Missy Elliott
Also Known As: Melissa Arnette Elliott, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Misdemeanor, Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott
Biography: American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Elliott embarked on her music career with all-female R&B group Sista in the early 1990s and later became part of the Swing Mob collective along with childhood friend and producer Timbaland with whom she worked on projects for Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV. Following several guest appearances, in 1997 she launched her solo career with the release of her debut album Supa Dupa Fly, which spawned the hit single "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" and "Sock It 2 Me". The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting debut for a female rapper at the time. Her following album Da Real World (1999) produced the singles "She's a Bitch", "All N My Grill", and the top five hit "Hot Boyz". With the release of Miss E... So Addictive (2001), Under Construction (2002), and This Is Not a Test! (2003) Elliott established an international career and followed with the hits "Get Ur Freak On", "One Minute Man", "4 My People", "Gossip Folks", and "Work It", the latter of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance, eventually winning five Grammy Awards and selling over 30 million records in the United States. Elliott is also known for a series of hits and diverse music videos, including "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Hot Boyz", "Get Ur Freak On", "Work It", and the Grammy award-winning video for "Lose Control."
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
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Honey
Overview: Honey Daniels dreams of making a name for herself as a hip-hop choreographer. When she's not busy hitting downtown clubs with her friends, she teaches dance classes at a nearby community center in Harlem, N.Y., as a way to keep kids off the streets. Honey thinks she's hit the jackpot when she meets a hotshot director casts her in one of his music videos. But, when he starts demanding sexual favors from her, Honey makes a decision that will change her life.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-05
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Overview: Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-20
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Janet: Live in Hawaii
Overview: Janet Jackson performs live at the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on the final date of her “All for You” concert tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-17
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Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott: Hits of Miss E... The Videos, Volume 1
Overview: The DVD release "Hits of Miss E... The Videos, Volume 1" is quite a nice package. However, it comes as a surprise that there aren't more than four music videos. Featuring the full length clips for "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Hit Em Wit Da Hee", "She's A B**ch" and "Get Ur Freak On", this compilation leaves you wanting more. Thankfully, there are two 'Behind The Scenes' featurettes. One is on the making of "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" and the other deals with "She's A B**ch".
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-15
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JAY-Z: Fade to Black
Overview: An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-05
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Michael Jackson: Number Ones
Overview: Pop king Michael Jackson solidifies his title with this release of fifteen past number one hits. Songs include "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Thriller," "Black or White," and "Blood on the Dancefloor."
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-18
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My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
Overview: Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short documentary that features Missy Elliott, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Jean Grae, Roxanne Shante, Trina, The Lady of Rage, and many more.
Genres: Music Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-30
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Just for Kicks
Overview: Just for Kicks is a 2005 documentary film about the sneaker phenomena and history. It includes self confessed "sneakerheads" like Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run, and Missy Elliott. It tells the story of the legendary Nike Air Force One's, or as they are called in New York "Uptowns." Also about the beginning of Air Jordans. The documentary also tells the story of how hip-hop pioneers DJ Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC had everyone wearing Adidas Superstars with their smash hit "My Adidas."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-06
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Lizzo: Live in Concert
Overview: Celebrate the new year with award-winning superstar Lizzo, her band The Lizzbians and The Little Bigs, The Big Grrrls with special guests Cardi B, SZA and Missy Elliott for a spectacular show filled with lots of love, positivity and incredible music.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-31
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Inside Björk
Overview: Following the career of Björk, this documentary looks at her early musical career with local icelandic bands, her acclaimed stint in The Sugarcubes, and her massive success as a free-spirited solo artist.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-23
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Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
Overview: Mariah Carey, the top-selling female artist of all time with sales of over 160 million units worldwide, took her newest show on the road in 2006 for the first time in more than three years. The Adventures of Mimi, her most successful tour ever, shaped up to be a grand celebration, drawing on songs—many performed for the first time ever—from her 15-year career.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-04
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Return of the Queen Tour
Overview: Follow the Queen Bee Lil' Kim in the experience of a lifetime as she makes her way around the country on her highly anticipated and well received "Return Of The Queen Tour 2012"
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-04
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Janet Jackson: From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos
Overview: The anthology contains music videos from her first four studio albums released on Virgin Records.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-06
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Katy Perry: Making of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show
Overview: A behind-the-scenes documentary pieced together from over 100 hours of footage showing not just the preparation that went into Katy Perry's Super Bowl performance but the nerve it took to pull off such a massive, career-defining performance.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-09
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The A-Z of Aaliyah
Overview: A poetic take on the iconic life of Aaliyah, celebrating her legacy from her family beginnings in Bedstuy to her timeless, universalistic influence.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-13
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Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-31
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Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
Overview: The Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special was a 2001 New York City revue show by Michael Jackson. It took place on September 7, 2001 and September 10, 2001. In late November 2001, the CBS television network aired the concerts as a two-hour special in honour of Michael Jackson's thirtieth year as a solo entertainer (his first solo single, "Got to Be There", was recorded in 1971). The show was edited from footage of two separate concerts Michael had orchestrated in New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 7 and September 10 of 2001. The shows sold out in five hours. Ticket prices were pop's most expensive ever; the best seats cost $5,000 and included a dinner with Michael Jackson and a signed poster.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-13
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Michael Jackson: The One
Overview: Documentary containing interviews with performers discussing the influence that Michael Jackson had on their career, combined with clips from Jackson's music videos.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-02
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Destiny's Child Video Anthology
Overview: The FIRST EVER Video Anthology for Destiny's Child. It includes 16 career spanning iconic videos from one of the top selling female groups of all time! Featuring the ground breaking classics "Independent Women Part 1", "Survivor", "Bootylicious", "Bills, Bills, Bills" & more!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-05-31
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Pootie Tang
Overview: Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young black children of America, supatime.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-29
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Piece by Piece
Overview: A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.
Genres: Animation Documentary Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-10
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Hydration
Overview: Taking audiences backstage and behind the scenes of Pharrell's ground-breaking Something in the Water festival, using music to bring together his divided hometown of Virginia Beach.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-15
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Golden
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Genres: Music History Comedy
Original Language: en
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VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Overview: A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-28
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