The 10 Greatest Missy Elliott Videos
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Somewhere in the unwritten Hip-Hop music video hall of fame, Missy Elliott is constantly nudging Busta Rhymes and Ludacris in terms of top ballots.
The Misdemeanor made a grandiose return to the visual entertainment last week with the release of her “WTF (Where They From)” with Pharrell Williams and longtime director Dave Myers, which, as of press time, has raked up nearly 13 million views. (WTF, indeed.)
To commemorate the achievement, we’ve rummaged through her extensive videography and weeded out the 10 greatest Missy Elliott videos. Get started via the gallery below.
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10. “All N My Grill” ft. Big Boi & Nicole Wray (1999)
Director: Hype Williams
Not too many Missy visuals take on a contemporary approach but the sleek artificial city and color arrangement made for a perfect complement to the song, which was an instant classic.
9. “We Run This” (2006)
Director: Dave Meyers
Forget fun in the sun. Try fun by the green screen as the b-boy and b-girl crowd was given a proper soundtrack to rock with.
8. “Pass That Dutch” (2003)
Director: Dave Meyers
Ghetto river dancing in a cornfield. UFO sightings. Missyzilla. All systems were a go. She even mixed two other bangers from This Is Not a Test! so fans had no reason to sleep.
7. “One Minute Man” ft. Ludacris & Trina (2001)
Director: Dave Meyers
Hotel Get Ur Freak On ensured their towels and robes were always fully stocked for the many promiscuous guests that passed through.
6. “Beep Me 911” ft. 702 & Magoo (1998)
Director: Earle Sebastian
Many female rappers attempt to lay claim to the title “Barbie” but Missy took us to the dollhouse for real, for real. R.I.P. to Orish Grinstead as well.
5. “I’m Really Hot” (2004)
Director: Bryan Barber
Before America’s Best Dance Crew, America’s Got Talent or anything else America deemed important for us to watch at 8pm EST on a weekday, we had this video.
4. “Gossip Folks”/”Funky Fresh Dressed” ft. Ludacris & Ms. Jade (2003)
Director: Dave Meyers
Every high school needs a Principal Luda who kicks bullies in the ass with his gators.
3. “Sock It 2 Me” ft. Da Brat (1998)
Director: Hype Williams
It really doesn’t get any better as Missy Elliott as Mega Man and Timbaland as Dr. Wily. Look out for Lil Kim as Proto Man too.
2. “Work It” (2002)
Director: Dave Meyers
Missy and Dave decided to go for the gusto with the various character transformations and Hip-Hop aesthetic and they succeeded tremendously.
1. “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” (1997)
Director: Hype Williams
Anytime your video inspires Halloween costumes with each passing year, you know you struck pop culture gold. The cameos alone make this one a repeat watch.
