And this my first video from my second album, so I had to come different." And she did. On the set of the "She's A Bitch" video, she said "Each time I gotta come a little different. Missy Elliott's next album, Da Real World, was gritty and reflective of the artist's duality. As genius as it was and remains, it was merely a taste of what was to come. The clip also displayed her now-iconic dance technique, equal parts controlled and sporadic. Directed by Earle Sebastian, the video showcased Missy's brand of feminism within romance - which demanded communication and respect in the midst of vulnerability. "The Rain", and the album Supa Dupa Fly, were both nominated for Grammy Awards in 1998.Īnother one of Elliott's first videos as a solo artist was "Beep Me 911", a dollhouse-inspired take on love in the then-impending digital age. Little did they know, all they had to do was look at Missy Elliott's videography to find answers. People wondered how technology would morph, how the government would handle swift changes, and what a new, punk Earth would look and feel like. At this point, the world was deathly afraid of the 2000s. Along with costume designer June Ambrose, (and her oft-replicated) inflatable patent leather and vinyl suit and archival Alain Mikli shades, they shared long glimpses into the future.
"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" was the debut collaboration between Harold "Hype" Williams and Missy Elliott. No matter the time, her music and videos are always relevant, making her an cross-generational rap star with enough talent to keep her legacy alive for eons.
Her influence is broad - Elliott has inspired or collaborated with a number of heavy hitters, including Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and the late Whitney Houston.
Missy's career is multifaceted, as she's charted new creative territory through songwriting, rapping, singing, and producing, with style and grace. For thirty years, she's been directing the global soundscape, visually reinventing herself and redefining pop music.
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