The List of Missy Elliott Albums in Order of Release Date

Also see: Janet Jackson Albums in Order

How many albums does Missy Elliott have?

The discography of American rapper, singer, and record producer Missy Elliott consists of six studio albums, three compilation albums, one extended play, seventy-four singles, and twenty solo music videos.

The List of  Missy Elliott Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Missy Elliott Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Supa Dupa Fly — July 15, 1997
2. Da Real World — June 22, 1999
3. Miss E… So Addictive — May 15, 2001
4. Under Construction — November 12, 2002
5. This Is Not a Test! — November 25, 2003
6. The Cookbook — July 5, 2005

All Missy Elliott Albums List in Order

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1. Supa Dupa Fly (1997)

Tracks

1. Busta’s Intro
2. Hit Em wit da Hee
3. Sock It 2 Me
4. The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
5. Beep Me 911
6. They Don’t Wanna Fuck wit Me
7. Pass da Blunt
8. Bite Our Style (Interlude)
9. Friendly Skies
10. Best Friends
11. Don’t Be Commin’ (In My Face)
12. Izzy Izzy Ahh
13. Why You Hurt Me
14. I’m Talkin
15. Gettaway
16. Busta’s Outro
17. Missy’s Finale

Supa Dupa Fly is the trailblazing debut studio album of Missy Elliott, released July 15, 1997. All from the production of Timbaland, it was recorded in just two weeks with a combination of hip-hop, R&B, and electronical sounds. It came with hit tracks such as “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” and “Sock It 2 Me,” along with guest artists like Busta Rhymes and Aaliyah. It reached third position during its debut in the US Billboard 200 and eventually gained platinum with over 1.2 million copies sold. The celebrated innovative production, it is said, combined with the feel of Elliott’s lyrical style, and it remains considered pivotal in reshaping the female rappers’ landscape and an untouchable classic.

2. Da Real World (1999)

Tracks

1. Mysterious
2. Beat Biters
3. Busa Rhyme
4. All n My Grill
5. Dangerous Mouths
6. Hot Boyz
7. You Don’t Know
8. Mr. D.J.
9. Checkin’ for You (Interlude)
10. Stickin’ Chickens
11. Smooth Chick
12. We Did It
13. Throw Your Hands Up (Interlude)
14. She’s a Bitch
15. U Can’t Resist
16. Crazy Feelings
17. Religious Blessings

” Da Real World” is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Missy Elliott, released on June 22, 1999. It was a look of evolution in the music of Elliott, by entering a darker and more provocative tone that was heard in her leading single, “She’s a Bitch.” The featured lines of collaborations are quite impressive, with B.G., Eminem, Aaliyah, and even new-comer Beyoncé as a guest vocalist, thereby making Elliott stand out from others due to the different blending of her genres and styles. Upon its release, “Da Real World” debuted at position ten on the US Billboard 200 and was even certified platinum, an indication of the album’s commercial success. The critical review was based on its innovative production by Timbaland and the themes that Elliott commanded in a league of pioneershiphip in itself by the hip-hop and rap genre.

3. Miss E… So Addictive (2001)

Tracks

1. …So Addictive
2. Dog in Heat
3. One Minute Man
4. Lick Shots
5. Get Ur Freak On
6. Scream a.k.a. Itchin
7. Old School Joint
8. Take Away
9. 4 My People
10. Bus-a-Bus
11. Whatcha Gon’ Do
12. Step Off
13. X-Tasy
14. Slap! Slap! Slap!
15. I’ve Changed
16. One Minute Man

Miss E. So Addictive, released on May 15, 2001, was the third studio album culled from American rapper Missy Elliott and one of the turning points in her career. The Elliott-Timbaland produced album reached number two on the US Billboard 200 and 250,000 copies sold in its first week. It eventually moved forward into platinum status from the RIAA. With club-ready tracks like “Get Ur Freak On” and “One Minute Man,” the album displays a wide range of eclectic, innovative hip-hop beats. It received massive accolades: Metacritic gave it 89 out of 100, and won Elliott two Grammy Awards, setting Elliott at the helm of the forerunners in music.

4. Under Construction (2002)

Tracks

1. Intro/Go to the Floor
2. Bring the Pain
3. Gossip Folks
4. Work It
5. Back in the Day
6. Funky Fresh Dressed
7. Pussycat
8. Nothing Out There for Me
9. Slide
10. Play that Beat
11. Ain’t that Funny
12. Hot
13. Can You Hear Me

Under Construction is the fourth studio album by American rapper Missy Elliott, released on November 12, 2002. The album was mostly produced by Timbaland, with various collaborations of other artists such as Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Beyoncé. In the first week in the US Billboard 200, it sold 259,000 copies and became double platinum-certified. First, the lead single, “Work It,” was a huge smash hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling over 3 million copies. Elliott dedicated the album to Aaliyah and victims of the September 11 attacks. The album received critical and Grammy nominations due to its innovative sound and production.

5. This Is Not a Test! (2003)

Tracks

1. Baby Girl Interlude/Intro
2. Bomb Intro/Pass That Dutch
3. Wake Up
4. Keep It Movin
5. Is This Our Last Time
6. Ragtime Interlude/I’m Really Hot
7. Dats What I’m Talkin About
8. Don’t Be Cruel
9. Toyz Interlude/Toyz
10. Let It Bump
11. Pump It Up
12. It’s Real
13. Let Me Fix My Weave
14. Spelling Bee Interlude/Spelling Bee
15. I’m Not Perfect
16. Outro

The fifth album by American rapper Missy Elliott, This Is Not a Test! , produced on November 25, 2003 through The Goldmind Inc. and Elektra Records is more or less the work of the talented Timbaland, though other production was also cared for by Craig Brockman, Nisan Stewart, and Elliott herself. Garnering generally favorable reviews, it debuted at number thirteen on the US Billboard 200, with 183,600 copies sold in its first week and achieving platinum from the RIAA for over a million copies sold. The review praised its original beats: Metacritic gave it 79/100, and Slant Magazine included it in their list of best albums of the 2000s.

6. The Cookbook (2005)

Tracks

1. Joy
2. Partytime
3. Irresistible Delicious
4. Lose Control
5. My Struggles
6. Meltdown
7. On & On
8. We Run This
9. Remember When
10. 4 My Man
11. Can’t Stop
12. Teary Eyed
13. Mommy
14. Click Clack
15. Time and Time Again
16. Bad Man

The Cookbook is the sixth studio album by legendary rapper Missy Elliott, which was put out in July 2005 in Germany and the UK, and one day later, in the United States. This was her last big play effort, and it holds other chart-toppers like “Lose Control.” The latter was a hit single, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video. The eclecticism of sound received some critical acclaim: 74 on Metacritic, and placed it at number two on the Billboard 200. Certified platinum, it marked out an album that was set apart by creativity in its title and belonged to the innovative genius Elliott had ushered into hip-hop in her eclectic blending of different musical influences.

All Missy Elliott Tours in Order by Year

Through Missy Elliott’s tours, one can see her energy-filled presence in the music industry. In mid-2010, she embarked on a two-part tour of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia and performed on VH1’s “Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South,” where she paid homage to Timbaland with renditions of “Get Ur Freak On” and “Work It.” Following gigs with The Pussycat Dolls in 2008, Elliott featured on a number of tracks including Demi Lovato’s “All Night Long” and J. Cole’s “Nobody’s Perfect.” On April 8, 2024, she announced her headlining tour, “Out of This World: The Missy Elliott Experience,” set to kick off on July 4 in Vancouver with some guests including Busta Rhymes and Ciara.

Here is the list of Missy Elliott Tour in Order by Year:

Headlining:

1. Out of This World: The Missy Elliott Experience Tour (with Ciara and Busta Rhymes) (2024)

Co-headlining:

1. Lilith Fair Tour (with various artists) (1998)
2. The Verizon Ladies First Tour (with Beyoncé, Tamia and Alicia Keys) (2004)
3. Hip Hop: Don’t Stop Tour (with Kelis and Talib Kweli) (2004)

Special guest:

1. All for You Tour (Janet Jackson) (2002)
2. Anger Management Tour (Eminem and 50 Cent) (2003)
3. Return of the Queen Tour (Lil’ Kim) (2012)

Opening act:

1. Rainbow World Tour (Mariah Carey) (2000)
2. Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special (Michael Jackson) (2001)
3. Rock the Mic Tour (Jay-Z and 50 Cent) (2003)
4. Re-Invention World Tour (Madonna) (2004)
5. Unbreakable World Tour (Janet Jackson) (2015)

Conclusion:

Conclusion Missy Elliott’s fabulous career is well underpinned through discography, though it was released in “Missy Elliott Albums in Order.” From her very initial days with the group Sista to an explosive solo debut Supa Dupa Fly, she had never stopped breaking boundaries in hip-hop and R&B. Each album, starting from Da Real World, Miss E. So Addictive and Under Construction proved not just how different Elliott’s style was from the rest or how she innovatively produced her music but also turned her into a cultural icon. With a number of Grammy wins and hundreds of historic laurels, Elliott is in every sense a trendsetter in the world of music and continues to influence artists for generations to come.

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