7 ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ Career Moves We Can Learn from Missy Elliott

7 ‘Supa Dupa Fly’ Career Moves We Can Learn from Missy Elliott


She Created Her Own Lane.

No one can remotely imitate Missy’s impression on the game. In an industry where women artists are marketed to look a very specific way, “Misdemeanor” violated all the rules. She experimented with new sounds, storytelling music videos and a never before seen style sense. She filled a void in the industry that no one even realized was missing until she appeared. While her peers, particularly female hip-hop artists, were taking a more sensual approach, Missy covered head-to-toe in baggy yellow ‘fits and released videos with buzzing bees swarming her face.


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