25th anniversary of Missy Elliott’s debut album, the Grammy Award-winning artist was able to reflect on her legendary career, and how she’s been able to stay inspired almost 30 years in the game.
She spoke to ESSENCE about songwriting, the wealth of talent that comes from her home state, as well as the blessing of longevity.“As a solo artist I’ve been in the game for 25 years, but in the music industry I’ve been here for 29,” Elliott said. “I’ve been reflecting on that.
It’s a huge accomplishment – especially when you’re still around. When I think about my albums, you remember very clearly what space you were in at that time.
Looking back at Missy 25 years ago, and looking at Missy in 2022, it’s just an amazing feeling. You go through a lot of ups and downs, so to still be standing is always a blessing.”Finding inspiration can sometimes be difficult for even the most creative musician.
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