Under Construction cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

Under Construction Songwriting Credits by Missy Elliott

2002 The Goldmind Inc. / Elektra Records 13 tracks 56 min

Produced by Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Craig Brockman, Errol McCalla Jr.  ·  Engineered by Jeff Allen, Carlos Bedoya, Josh Butler, Jimmy Douglass, Mike Wilson

The Goldmind Inc. / Elektra Records Hip HopOld-School Hip HopContemporary R&B
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Missy Elliott carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
13 trackswritten by Missy Elliott 0 tracksoutside writers
Missy Elliott's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
8
Lyricists
5
Producers
2 million
US Copies Sold
2002
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

Best Female Rap Solo Performance (for 'Work It') (2004)
Video of the Year (for 'Work It') (2003)
Data Insight

Missy Elliott wrote her own raps and co-wrote the album's songs with Timbaland, who produced the bulk of the record and built it around bass-heavy beats and old-school hip-hop nostalgia. The lead single 'Work It' and 'Gossip Folks' (featuring Ludacris) were both Elliott-Timbaland productions that became her commercial high point. Guest verses came from Method Man, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, TLC and Ms. Jade, with additional production support from Craig Brockman, Errol McCalla and Nisan Stewart.

Missy Elliott's fourth studio album, released November 12, 2002, through The Goldmind Inc. and Elektra Records. Under Construction debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making it her highest-charting US album and one of the best-selling albums of 2002. It was also her most politically engaged album, featuring interludes addressing the deaths of Aaliyah and Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes and reflecting on hip-hop culture. Elliott shares executive producer credit with Timbaland, and Timbaland and Elliott are credited as co-producers on all but two tracks, "Pussycat" is produced by Elliott and Errol McCalla Jr., and "Nothing Out There for Me" (featuring Beyoncé) is produced by Elliott, Craig Brockman, and Nisan Stewart. "Work It" was the lead single and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Elliott Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Album. Elliott co-wrote all thirteen standard tracks.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro / Go to the Floor
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
2
Bring the Pain
Missy ElliottTimbalandMethod Man Missy ElliottTimbalandMethod Man TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottMethod Man
3
Gossip Folks #8
Missy ElliottTimbalandLudacris Missy ElliottTimbalandLudacris TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottLudacris
4
Work It #2
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
5
Back in the Day
Missy ElliottTimbalandJay-Z Missy ElliottTimbalandJay-Z TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottJay-Z
6
Funky Fresh Dressed
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy ElliottMs. Jade
7
Pussycat
Missy ElliottErrol McCalla Jr. Missy ElliottErrol McCalla Jr. Missy ElliottErrol McCalla Jr. Missy Elliott
8
Nothing Out There for Me
Missy ElliottCraig BrockmanNisan Stewart Missy ElliottCraig BrockmanNisan Stewart Missy ElliottCraig BrockmanNisan Stewart Missy ElliottBeyoncé
9
Slide
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
10
Play that Beat
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
11
Ain't that Funny
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
12
Hot
Missy ElliottTimbaland Missy ElliottTimbaland TimbalandMissy Elliott Missy Elliott
13
Can You Hear Me
Missy ElliottCraig BrockmanNisan Stewart Missy ElliottCraig BrockmanNisan Stewart Missy ElliottCraig BrockmanNisan Stewart Missy ElliottTLC

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

ME
Missy Elliott
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
T
Timbaland
Writer · Producer
On this album10 written
CB
Craig Brockman
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
NS
Nisan Stewart
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
EM
Errol McCalla Jr.
Writer · Producer
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
B
Beyoncé
Performer
On this albumGuest
MJ
Ms. Jade
Performer
On this albumGuest
T
TLC
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Under Construction

Who produced most of Under Construction by Missy Elliott?
Timbaland produced the majority of Under Construction and co-wrote most of its songs with Missy Elliott. Elliott wrote her own raps throughout. Additional production came from Craig Brockman, Errol McCalla and Nisan Stewart.
How high did Work It by Missy Elliott chart?
'Work It' peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and held that position for ten weeks. It was kept off the top spot by Eminem's 'Lose Yourself.' The song was written and produced by Elliott and Timbaland.
Who is featured on Gossip Folks?
Ludacris is the featured guest on 'Gossip Folks.' The single reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Like most of the album, it was an Elliott and Timbaland production.
What guest artists appear on Under Construction?
Under Construction features Method Man, Ludacris, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, TLC and Ms. Jade across its tracks. Beyoncé sang on 'Nothing Out There for Me' and TLC appeared on 'Can You Hear Me.' The album also spawned a 'Work It' remix featuring 50 Cent.
Did Under Construction win any Grammy Awards?
The album itself did not win, but its single 'Work It' won the Grammy for Best Female Rap Solo Performance in 2004. Under Construction was nominated for Best Rap Album. 'Work It' also took Video of the Year at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
Is Under Construction Missy Elliott's best-selling album?
Yes, Under Construction is Missy Elliott's best-selling studio album, certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA for over two million US copies. It debuted strongly and produced her highest-charting single to that point. The record is often cited as her commercial and critical peak.
What is the musical style of Under Construction?
Under Construction blends hip hop with old-school rap nostalgia and contemporary R&B textures. Timbaland's production leans on heavy bass and stripped-down beats. Elliott uses the album to reflect on hip-hop's roots while delivering radio-ready singles.

Sources

Wikipedia: Under Construction Wikipedia: Work It (Missy Elliott song) Wikipedia: Gossip Folks MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Under Construction by Missy Elliott