Elliott is one of the first female hip hop superstars, known for a long series of hits including "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee", "Get Ur Freak On", "One Minute Man", "Work It", and "Lose Control". In addition she has received recognition as one of the most successful songwriters of the modern music era, having crafted a number of hit records for artists such as Aaliyah, 702, Total, Ciara, Nicole Wray and Tweet, often with production-partner and childhood friend Timbaland. She was the third female rapper to ever go Platinum, behind Lil' Kim and Da Brat.
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she began her career in the all-girl R&B group, Sista in 1993. Eventually, the band folded and Elliott began her career as a solo rapper. Since the early 1990's, Elliott has won six Grammys, recently scoring one for her video of "Lose Control."
Other releases are 'Teary Eyed' and 'We Run This', and the last of these two songs will be the main single of the new greatest hits album titled 'Respect M.E.: Best Of' featuring 17 tracks from her six albums.
Bustas Intro feat. Busta Rhymes
Missy Elliott Lyrics
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Yo, yo, yo, yo
Ayo, yo, yo, yo
Yo, yo, yo, yo
Ayo, yo, yo, yo
Ayo, Missy, fuck that
I just came out here a hour and twenty five minutes
Word up, came out here to visit your ass
And you playin' shit like this up in my ears
Fuck you think you doin'?
Thinkin' that I ain't gon' get on this motherfucker before I bounce
Yo check this out, let me hit you with this shit real quick, Missy
One shot baby, just let me do my shit
For a minute on your shit
Check it out, hahaha
I continue to disregard all of ya'lls opinion, haha
Blast your whole ass into oblivion, haha haha
Makin' New York with virgin-akins, ah ha
This shit be baggin' ah ha, if you disagree, ah ah
Before I smoke this and get a little drunk and get a little pissy
When I'm finished with music, I'ma make all ya'll motherfuckers miss me
See who is he, you see that girl right there, who is she?
Busta Ryhmes and Missy
Niggas come around Missy, don't act like a fuckin' sissy
No chicken heads allowed here, no time for the kissy kissy (kissy)
And when they askin' who is he? (who, who?)
I be Busta Ryhmes, the phenomenal of get busy, strictly major effected
Y'all niggas know the drilly (drilly), we gettin' money together (woo)
Track the stacks and then count 'em
Y'all niggas stay tuned for the rest of my home girl, Missy, album
Word right, Flip Mode is the mother fuckin' squad (woo)
Busta Ryhmes comin' in right here with this quick lil' drop on ya
Ayo, y'all niggas, stay focused
Keep ya eyes and ears tuned in on this fulfillin' shit
Missy El' be number one, ha
Blossomin', like beautiful flowers on all y'all motherfuckers
Stay tuned
The lyrics to Missy Elliott's song Busta's Intro are a conversation between Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott. The song starts with Busta Rhymes expressing his displeasure with the music Missy is playing and threatens to leave. However, he quickly changes his mind and asks Missy for a minute to perform on her track. He then goes on to brag about disregarding other people's opinions and his ability to make hit songs such that people will miss him when he's gone. He also references his collaborator Missy and emphasizes their friendship.
The second half of the song sees Busta Rhymes warning people not to underestimate Missy and himself. He warns men not to act like "sissies" around Missy, who only wants to be surrounded by powerful people. Busta then shows himself as one of the most accomplished hip hop artists, a phenom who never fails to "get busy." He also hints at some upcoming collaboration with Missy Elliott and tells all the listeners to stay tuned.
The song is essentially an introduction to Missy Elliott's album, acted out so that listeners can know what to expect from the album beforehand.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay yo Missy, fuck that
Missy, I don't wanna listen to this shitty music. Let me do my thing.
I just came out here a hour and twenty five minutes
I traveled a long time just to visit you.
On one of them Gilligan island shits of New York, Virginia
I took a weird route to get here, involving both New York and Virginia.
Word up! Came out here to visit your ass
I came to visit you, my friend.
And you playin' shit like this up in my ears
Your music is terrible and I don't want to hear it.
Fuck you think you doin' thinkin'
What are you thinking, subjecting me to this music?
I ain't gonna get on this mother fucker before I bounce
I don't want to record anything with you before I leave.
Yo check this out, let me hit you with this shit real quick Missy
Listen to this verse I have for you, Missy.
One shot baby, just let me do my shit
Give me one chance to do my thing.
For a minute on your shit
Let me be on your track for a little while.
Check it out, I continue to disregard all of ya'lls opinion
I don't care what anyone thinks about me.
Blast your whole ass into oblivion, makin' New York with virgin-akins
I'll destroy all of you and make it seem like nothing happened.
This shit be baggin', if you disagree
If you don't think my music is great, you're wrong.
Before I smoke this and get a little drunk and get a little pissy
I'm going to smoke and drink before I get angry.
When I finish my music, I'ma make all ya'll
When I'm done, everyone will regret not liking my music.
[Incomprehensible] motherfuckers miss me
Everyone will realize what they missed out on.
See who is he, you see that girl right there, who is she?
I'm Busta Ryhmes and she's Missy Elliot, don't forget it.
Niggaz come around Missy, don't act like a fuckin' sissy
Don't act weak or scared around Missy or me.
No chicken heads allowed here, no time for the kissy kissy
No weak people are allowed here, no time for romance.
And when they askin' who is he?
When people ask who I am.
I be Busta Ryhmes the phenomenal of get busy, strictly major effected
I'm the amazing Busta Ryhmes who creates incredible music.
Y'all niggaz know the drilly, we gettin' money together
We're in this together, making a lot of money.
Track the stacks and then countin' em
We're keeping track of how much money we're making.
Y'all niggaz stay tuned for the rest of my home girl Missy album
You guys should listen to the rest of Missy's album.
Word right! Flip Mode is the mother fuckin' squad!
Flip Mode is the best group ever!
Busta Ryhmes commin' in right here with this quick lil' drop on ya
Here's a quick verse from me, Busta Rhymes.
Ah yo, y'all niggaz stay focused!
Pay attention and stay focused, guys.
Keep ya eyes and ears on this fulfillin' shit
Pay attention to our music, it's amazing.
Missy el be number one!
Missy Elliott is the best.
Blossumin', like beautiful flowers on y'all mother fuckers
Our music will blossom and be beautiful to all of you.
Stay Tuned
Keep listening and expect great things.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Busta Rhymes, Timothy Z. Mosley
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