Here's Why We All Need To Put More Respect On Missy Elliot's Name
Low Key: We All Need To Put More Respect On Missy Elliott’s Name
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Living in a time of one hit wonders, watered down lyrics and sub-par visuals makes you long for the work of eclectic geniuses like Missy Elliott.
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Let’s face it — anyone who was popping before the Internet blew up is like ancient history to some of the kids growing up today. It’s almost like the world as a whole started over once Youtube and social media became a thing, making all the artist who put in work before that feel like dinosaurs.
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Missy Misdemeanor Elliott was way ahead of her time when it came to production, melodies and spitting bars. She could rap without a ghostwriter, produce without loops, sing an R&B ballad and give you extraterrestrial videos at the same damn time. Miss E. can make an entire song rapping backward and it’ll top the charts. She’s your faves fave.
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Missy is proof that it’s hard to be a lion amongst sheep. But fortunately for her, there’s a whole generation of young folks who appreciate her contributions to music and will not let the world forget it.
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These days, the legend is looking good and living better. But just in case you forgot about her healthy resume, hit the flip to refresh your memory.
Low Key: We All Need To Put More Respect On Missy Elliott’s Name was originally published on globalgrind.com
