Artist of Appreciation: Missy Elliott

When it comes to the ladies in Hip-Hop there’s a handful you can name, one of them is Missy Elliott. Missy’s has knocked down barriers for female artists and rappers making a brand for her. She got her start with her fellow partner in crime Timberland and Magoo in the early 90’s. Missy and Timberland wrote and produce songs together for groups like SWV and 702. They also brought in other artists to the game such as Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Lil’ Mo and more. Missy was featured on a track by 702 called “The Things That You Do” and caught America’s attention with her catchphrase “He He He How” that landed her with a record deal of her own. Her 1st album “Supa Dupa Fly” was just that and flew right of the shelves going platinum with hits like “The Rain”. After that the hits kept coming along with the most entertaining videos in Hip-Hop. She’s won 5 Grammies and in total sold over 30 million records and being the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA. Missy still works with Timberland till this day. Missy shows how to get it done and have fun with it.