Personnel: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott (vocals); Busta Rhymes (rap vocals); Bill Pettaway (guitar, bass); Lil' Kim, Adina Howard, Da Brat, Aaliyah, Space, Nicole, Timbaland, Ginuwine, Magoo.
Recorded at Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" was nominated for a 1988 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.
SUPA DUPA FLY was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
As a member of the R&B group Sista, Missy Elliott went almost unnoticed. It wasn't until years later, when she placed her trademark "hee-hee-hee-hee-ha" lyrics on a Gina Thompson remix that she achieved recognition. Missy's songwriting credits include a number of R&B hits (SWV's "Can We" and Aaliyah's "4 Page Letter"), and her familiar vocal style has been featured on some of the year's hottest remixes, including Li'l Kim's "Not Tonight".
Produced by Timbaland (Ginuwine, Aaliyah), SUPA DUPA FLY showcases the studio whiz's unique recording techniques. The tempos here are much slower than on the average hip-hop release, with rhythms akin to dancehall music. Missy doesn't limit herself to rap, either. Many of the songs on SUPA DUPA FLY fall easily into the R&B bag, especially when Missy swaps her hard-core hip-hop lyrics for a smooth laid-back approach.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Pop
