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 | Title : Under Construction
Author : Elliott, Missy
Release Date : 20021112
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Attention B-girls and boys: Missy Elliott is officially over it. Like her homegirl Mary J. Blige, the rap diva declares, 'no more drama.' Time to get back to the essence. To that end, Under Construction bubbles over with a combination of ridiculously slamming beats and clever old-school references--not to mention a slew of guest stars. Based on the rhyme schematic from UTFO’s 'Roxanne Roxanne' and featuring Ms. Jade’s tight-laced drawl, 'Funky Fresh Dressed' draws on several classics, including the Beasties' 'Paul Revere.' Missy croons and Jay-Z namedrops his way through the loose-limbed 'Back in the Day.' Ludacris injects some new jack Southern flavor into the sinuous anti-hater’s anthem, 'Gossip Folks.' 'Work It' features a catchy chorus and an absolutely insane Timbaland track. As is to be expected, Aaliyah’s presence looms large over the proceedings, especially on the classic Misdemeanor-style hip-hop and R&B hybrid, 'Nothing out There for Me.' Missy’s rap adlibs play second fiddle to the song’s lush vocals, as Beyoncé fills the diva role previously occupied by the late, great Aaliyah.
Buyer Reviews :
Missy Elliot is the lighthearted party girl of the generation. She is all about having fun and getting paper. Being a creative mastermind and experimental guinea pig, she's the one that tries the new styles, flows, and beats. And on this album she mixes elements from the old school type rap. She's definitely not afraid to spit some nonsense on a track as witnessed by the first great single Work It ( also features a remix with 50Cent). She definitely has talent; a knack for creating hits that people love, songwriting, and beat making. She does have a flow and a pretty good singing voice but She's not a lyrical genius. DUH...and if you listen to this cd thinking she's Eve or Rah Digga then YOU are the fool.
Missy addresses these haters as well as reminiscing on the past on Back In The Day feat. Jay-Z. She tells how it was back in the day when they had fun, danced, battled. Jay-Z rips his two verses and they really impressed me. It was on point. Bring The Pain samples RZA's brilliant beat and guests Method Man. Method Man's flow was butter on here. P-Cat is a nice smooth song, Play The Beat, Hot, Can You Hear Me feat. TLC ( which is a tribute to fallen soldiers Left Eye, Aaliyah, 2Pac and others ) and 'Nothing Out There For Me' feat. Beyonce Knowles are all tight songs. The best song undoubtedly though is Funky Fresh Dressed. It sports an incredible beat and Missy spitting what may be her BEST flow EVER. She ripped that track to shreds.
Missy Elliot is a true hip hop artist. She writes songs, produces, sings, raps on her own projects and also does work for other artists. And Most of it is natural. That's what I call talent. Not some wack wannabe 'lyricist' kicking 'knowledge' and struggles to stay on beat. Missy Elliot is real and this album reminds me of why I love hip hop so much. Recommended.
(by The-Truth)
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