Miss E... So Addictive cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

Miss E... So Addictive Songwriting Credits by Missy Elliott

2001 The Goldmind Inc. / Elektra Records 18 tracks 57 min

Produced by Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Craig Brockman, Nisan Stewart, D-Man, Big Tank

The Goldmind Inc. / Elektra Records Hip HopContemporary R&BDance
94%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 17 of 18 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 17 / 18 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 18 tracks with documented writers, by whether Missy Elliott carries a lyricist or composer credit.

94%
17 trackswritten by Missy Elliott 1 trackoutside writers
Missy Elliott's roles on this album

Share of the 18 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist94%
Composer94%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

18
Tracks
15
Lyricists
6
Producers
1,767,000
US Copies Sold
2001
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Best Rap Solo Performance (for 'Get Ur Freak On') (2002)
Data Insight

Missy Elliott wrote and performed her own raps on Miss E... So Addictive and co-wrote and co-produced several tracks, though Timbaland remained her primary producer and co-writer across the album. The record leaned further into club and dance textures than her earlier work while keeping Timbaland's signature rhythms. Guests include Ludacris on 'One Minute Man,' Eve on '4 My People,' Method Man and Redman, Ginuwine and Tweet on 'Take Away,' Da Brat, and Ms. Jade.

Missy Elliott's third studio album, released May 15, 2001, through The Goldmind Inc. and Elektra Records. Miss E... So Addictive marks the first time Elliott is explicitly credited as a co-producer on her own album alongside Timbaland, a credit that would expand with each subsequent release. The album opens with a brief intro featuring Tweet and closes with two gospel-influenced hidden tracks, "Higher Ground (Prelude)" and "Higher Ground", the latter featuring Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark Sheard, Kim Burrell, Dorinda Clark Cole, Mary Mary, and Tweet. "Get Ur Freak On" reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and introduced bhangra-influenced percussion to mainstream American hip-hop; it remains one of the most sampled and covered hip-hop productions in history. The album features Method Man and Redman, Ludacris, Ginuwine, Jay-Z, Eve, Da Brat, and Ms. Jade. Elliott co-wrote all sixteen standard tracks and both hidden bonus tracks.

Track Listing & Credits 18 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
...So Addictive (Intro)
Missy ElliottCraig Brockman Missy ElliottCraig Brockman Craig BrockmanMissy Elliott Missy ElliottTweet
2
Dog in Heat
Missy ElliottTimbalandRedmanMethod Man Missy ElliottTimbalandRedmanMethod Man TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottMethod ManRedman
3
One Minute Man #15
Missy ElliottTimbalandLudacris Missy ElliottTimbalandLudacris TimbalandBig TankMissy Elliott Missy ElliottLudacris
4
Lick Shots
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
5
Get Ur Freak On #7
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
6
Scream a.k.a. Itchin'
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottTimbaland
7
Old School Joint
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
8
Take Away #45
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandCraig BrockmanMissy Elliott Missy ElliottGinuwine
9
4 My People
Missy ElliottTimbalandCraig BrockmanNisan StewartDante NolanEve Missy ElliottTimbalandCraig BrockmanNisan StewartDante NolanEve Nisan StewartD-ManMissy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottEve
10
Bus-a-Bus (Interlude)
Busta RhymesTimbaland Busta RhymesTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottBusta Rhymes
11
Whatcha Gon' Do
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottTimbaland
12
Step Off
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
13
X-Tasy
Missy ElliottTimbalandTweet Missy ElliottTimbalandTweet TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottTweet
14
Slap! Slap! Slap!
Missy ElliottTimbalandDa BratMs. Jade Missy ElliottTimbalandDa BratMs. Jade TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottDa BratMs. Jade
15
I've Changed (Interlude)
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottLil' Mo
16
One Minute Man (Remix)
Missy ElliottTimbalandJay-Z Missy ElliottTimbalandJay-Z TimbalandBig TankMissy Elliott Missy ElliottJay-Z
29
Higher Ground (Prelude)
Missy ElliottTimbalandKim Burrell Missy ElliottTimbalandKim Burrell TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
30
Higher Ground
Missy ElliottTimbalandKim Burrell Missy ElliottTimbalandKim Burrell TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottKaren Clark SheardYolanda AdamsKim BurrellDorinda Clark ColeMary MaryTweet

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 23 contributors

ME
Missy Elliott
Writer · Producer
On this album17 written
T
Timbaland
Writer · Producer
On this album17 written
CB
Craig Brockman
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
KB
Kim Burrell
Writer
On this album2 written
NS
Nisan Stewart
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BR
Busta Rhymes
Writer
On this album1 written
DB
Da Brat
Writer
On this album1 written
DN
Dante Nolan
Writer
On this album1 written
E
Eve
Writer
On this album1 written
J
Jay-Z
Writer
On this album1 written
L
Ludacris
Writer
On this album1 written
MM
Method Man
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Miss E... So Addictive

Did Missy Elliott write Miss E... So Addictive?
Missy Elliott wrote and rapped her own verses on Miss E... So Addictive and co-wrote and co-produced parts of the album. Timbaland remained her main producer and co-writer, though the album also lists additional producers including Craig Brockman and Big Tank.
Did Get Ur Freak On win a Grammy?
Yes. 'Get Ur Freak On' won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 2002 ceremony. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Who is featured on One Minute Man?
'One Minute Man' features Ludacris. The single reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Who produced Miss E... So Addictive?
Timbaland was the primary producer, with additional production from Missy Elliott herself, Craig Brockman, Nisan, D-Man, and Big Tank. Timbaland's beats anchored the album's dance and club-influenced direction.
Which guests appear on Miss E... So Addictive?
Guests include Ludacris, Eve, Method Man, Redman, Ginuwine, Tweet, Da Brat, Ms. Jade, Lil' Mo, and Jay-Z on a bonus version. The album showcased Missy Elliott's wide range of collaborators across hip-hop and R&B.
How did Miss E... So Addictive perform commercially?
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with about 250,000 copies sold in its first week and spent 43 weeks on the chart. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA and had sold roughly 1,767,000 copies in the United States as of November 2015.
What was the lead single from Miss E... So Addictive?
'Get Ur Freak On' was the lead single and the album's signature song. It became a major hit and won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 2002.

Sources

Wikipedia: Miss E... So Addictive Wikipedia: Get Ur Freak On Wikipedia: One Minute Man Wikipedia: Take Away (Missy Elliott song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Miss E... So Addictive by Missy Elliott