How refreshing is it that Hip Hop maven, Missy Elliot, is back and badder than ever with her signature look, gear and sound that dozens of rappers have collectively borrowed for almost a decade, but failed to pay homage to the original Creative Queen of New Hip Hop.
Her latest jam, WTF, as odd as the title and video concept as media has dubbed it, is a classic boss hit for the clubs filled with real dancers; and of course the history books which together further signifies a musical icon and legacy that cannot be ignored.
Whatever is your personal musical taste, if the dance moves on WTF video don’t get you moving, the ‘ boss beat’ will at least have you humming the melody and lyrics that not only give off a happy-get-up and go vibe, but bring a futuristic vibe that only Missy Elliot can bring.
Aesthetically, Missy Elliot’s glitter lipstick, baby doll straight hair bobs, over the edge blinged out jewelry and colorful array of Jerseys, along with knit socks donned with the late Notorious ‘Biggie’ Smalls flashback knit cap, solidifies the progressive necessity of Hip Hop for today’s Hip Hop culture which has no future to look forward to without paying homage to the past.
Applause for Missy Elliot for collaborating a little of yesteryear with the new and never forgetting her roots. Hip Hop loves Missy Elliot and needs to thank this legend for making her bold return to Hip Hop in her forties. She’s bound to soar to the top again where she belongs and concert after concert, because this femme fatale rapper brings the party.
Listen to her latest jam, WTF to see what all the hype is about and why the Hip Hop community just woke up.
