Missy Elliott Album : Da Real World

Missy Elliott
Album : Da Real World
Release Date: June 22, 1999
Label: East/West Records

Review :

Missy’s sophomore album came in a time were POP took over the charts, but she didn’t sold herself to commercial success, her first single, a great track, well produced and great beats to it, the joint "She’s A B...." is a great example how can this lady insult and still be a lady, and the video is supreme one of her best.

The second single a tracks that didn’t fullfil my exciment, the slow jam "All N My Grill" again failed to reach the top 40, by this time, many thought ok, this album is over, but Missy release the superb version of "Hot Boyz" an amazing R&B song, that stated the likeness for guys with money and with their thing on, great record, and a classic hip hop track, the longest runnin’ #1 R&B of 1999. Other highlight in this package are Smooth Chick.

Timbaland’s production on here is untouchable, even to this day. Unlike almost every other rap song out there, these songs aren’t just the same loop repeated over and over again... they have movements. They unravel as the song moves on. This album, which spans over an hour, does not get boring for even one moment. Since Missy hadn’t fully developed her flow at this point, she smartly made the album half singing, half rapping. This also further sets it apart from any other rap release.

This Missy Elliott album, although overlooked, is an essential recording. I would say that it paved the way for other artists... but no one has been able to touch the futuristic genius of Missy and Timbaland on this album.

Track listing :

1. Mysterious (Intro)
2. Beat Biters
3. Busa Rhyme
4. All N My Grill - Big Boi
5. Dangerous Mouths
6. Hot Boyz
7. You Don’t Know
8. Mr. D.J.
9. Checkin’ for You (Interlude)
10. Stickin’ Chickens - Da Brat
11. Smooth Chick
12. We Did It
13. Throw Your Hands Up (Interlude)
14. She’s a Bitch
15. U Can’t Resist
16. Crazy Feelings - Beyoncé Knowles
17. Religious Blessings (Outro)