ARRESTING MISDEMEANOR.Missy Elliott takes an addictive ad·dic·tive adj. 1. Causing or tending to cause addiction. 2. Characterized by or susceptible to addiction. addictive ( trip to hip-hop's edge Fans of genre-pushing, forward-thinking R&B and hip-hop have cause for celebration. So do fans of edgy, energetic, playful play·ful adj. 1. Full of fun and high spirits; frolicsome or sportive: a playful kitten. 2. music, perfect for parties and backyard summer barbecues. Missy "Misdemeanor misdemeanor, in law, a minor crime, in contrast to a felony. At common law a misdemeanor was a crime other than treason or a felony. Although it might be a grave offense, it did not affect the feudal bond or take away the offender's property. By the 19th cent. " Elliott's third album, Miss E ... So Addictive, hits stores May 15, promoted as one of the hottest CDs of the season. "This album is like 2003," says the rapper-songwriter-producer, who is always a step ahead, always pushing the product. "I think the tracks are just so fun and danceable. The last one [1999's Da Real World] was darker. This album is brighter. It's a Jeep- and club-banger." Adding to the fun and decidedly sexy vibe are big-name featured artists: Jay-Z, Ginuwine, Nelly Furtado  This page is currently protected from editing until disputes have been resolved. , Method Man, Redman, Eve, Busta
Rhymes Trevor Smith (born on May 20 1972), better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American hip hop musician and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the name Busta Rhymes (from former NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes) after watching him perform. , Da Brat Da Brat (born Shawntae Harris on April 14, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American female rapper. Biography1994 - 1997: Early success The Jermaine Dupri protégé had chart success in 1994 with her single and video entitled "Funkdafied," taken from her , and Ludacris. Back as producer is Timbaland, aka Tim Mosley, who has been making music with Elliott since they were in high school in Virginia, where a teen Missy won a string of talent contests. The Elliott-Timbaland partnership has been responsible for some of the most innovative R&B albums, chief among them her 1997 debut, Supa Dupa Fly. Despite Elliott's own success as a producer for other acts (notably 702 and Total), she's creatively loyal to her friend. "When we come together, we are able to be a lot more creative because there are no bars," Elliott says with a big smile. "We're just, `Let's do it,' instead of worrying about what people might say." What might she say about their work on the new CD? The triple threat thinks for a second: "It's just Missy and Tim being different ... again." |
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