... I bought Supa Dupa Fly about two years ago and I am still listening to it constantly.
Having gone platinum in America, it features big hip-hop artists such as Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Aaliah, Ginuwine, 702 and of course her partner in crime Timbaland. Although I like his music ... Read review
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Advantages: A lot of oringal sounding hip-hop music. Disadvantages: Timbaland's 'grunts' become a little irritating after a while.
...the first listening. I bought Supa Dupa Fly about two years ago and I am still listening to it constantly.
Having gone platinum in America, it features big hip-hop artists such as Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Aaliah, Ginuwine, 702 and of course her partner in crime Timbaland. Although I like his music in general, I was not overly impressed by Busta Rhymes' contributions to the intro or the outro (having said this, I find these ... ...Blunt', Missy takes the Musical Youth chorus of 'Pass The Dutchie' and successfully updates it - this is one of the highpoints of the album. Unfortunately, the album is somewhat marred by 'They don't wanna f*** wit me', with lyrics such as "get it off your chest, you know who's the best". This, quite frankly, is getting a little tedious since every rapper seems to be saying that they are the best.
When I first saw the colourful video for "The Rain (supa dupa fly)", I rushed out to buy Missy Elliott's album. Although primarily worried that I had been too hasty in my purchase (I have bought many albums on the strength of just one song and been sorely disappointed), I knew I had made the right decision after the first listening. I bought Supa Dupa Fly about two years ago and I am still listening to it constantly.
Having gone platinum in America, it features big hip-hop artists such as Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Aaliah, Ginuwine, 702 and of course her partner in crime Timbaland. Although I like his music in general, I was not overly impressed by Busta Rhymes' contributions to the intro or the outro (having said this, I find these a little pointless anyway).
For 'Pass Da Blunt', Missy takes the Musical Youth chorus of 'Pass The Dutchie' and successfully updates it - this is one of the highpoints of the album. Unfortunately, the album is somewhat marred by 'They don't wanna f*** wit me', with lyrics such as "get it off your chest, you know who's the best". This, quite frankly, is getting a little tedious since every rapper seems to be saying that they are the best.
Timbaland is noted as featuring in just two of the tracks but this is little credit for what he has actually done. According to the sleeve, Tim Mosley (AKA Timbaland) has co written all of the songs, produced and mixed all of the tracks. He has also provided those infamous ‘uh huh’s in the background of nearly every song.
In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this to any hip-hop fan. Missy's talent is obvious but listening to this has left me wondering how much is Timbaland’s work and would it sound half as good without his input.
Advantages: Colourful video, risque lyrics Disadvantages: Gets boring toward the end, not a patch on the orioginal version
...nothing to do with flies, supa dupa or otherwise.
Since hearing the Missy Elliott version of the song, I have of course realised it's by her. I've also seen the video, which
is fine, with the blow-up black bin liner outfit, and plenty of body parts seeming to undergo a strange blow-up process at the drop of a hat. It's all a little surreal, with a bright coloured (stark primary colours especially) Teletubbies-style landscape.
I got a little bit ... ...sure if it was the video, the song, or both.
The lyrics are a tiny bit rude, but, to be honest, only a tiny bit - things like "can we get kinky tonight?" and "when I play my yoyo".
Funny that, I've read a lot about Missy being a sexually-upfront feminist icon, but "can we get kinky tonight" sounds a little on the polite, even perhaps a little submissive, side. Maybe that's just my take on it. So, overall, The Rain (Super Dupa Fly) is not my kind ...
rsmith 04.09.2001
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Product details
Title
Supa Dupa Fly [PA]
Performer
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
East Coast Rap
Release Date
07/1997
Recomended Retail Price
15.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1997
Label / Distributor
East West / Cinram Logistics
Engineer
Jimmy Douglas
Producer
Timbaland
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
75596206228
Catalogue Number
7559620622
Additional notes
Album Notes
Personnel: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott (vocals); Busta Rhymes (rap vocals); Bill Pettaway (guitar, bass); Lil' Kim, Adina Howard, Da Brat, Aaliyah, Space, Nicole, Timbaland, Ginuwine, Magoo. Recorded at Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia. "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" was nominated for a 1988 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. SUPA DUPA FLY was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. As a member of the R&B group Sista, Missy Elliott went almost unnoticed. It wasn't until years later, when she placed her trademark "hee-hee-hee-hee-ha" lyrics on a Gina Thompson remix that she achieved recognition. Missy's songwriting credits include a number of R&B hits (SWV's "Can We" and Aaliyah's "4 Page Letter"), and her familiar vocal style has been featured on some of the year's hottest remixes, including Li'l Kim's "Not Tonight". Produced by Timbaland (Ginuwine, Aaliyah), SUPA DUPA FLY showcases the studio whiz's unique recording techniques. The tempos here are much slower than on the average hip-hop release, with rhythms akin to dancehall music. Missy doesn't limit herself to rap, either. Many of the songs on SUPA DUPA FLY fall easily into the R&B bag, especially when Missy swaps her hard-core hip-hop lyrics for a smooth laid-back approach.
Album Reviews
Rolling Stone (5/13/99, p.79) - Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's." Spin (9/99, p.153) - Ranked #66 in Spin Magazine's "90 Greatest Albums of the '90s." Q (12/99, p.92) - Included in Q Magazine's "90 Best Albums Of The 1990s." Spin (1/98, p.86) - Ranked #9 on Spin's list of the "Top 20 Albums Of The Year." Village Voice (2/24/98) - Ranked #6 in the Village Voice's 1997 Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll. NME (12/20-27/97, pp.78-79) - Ranked #38 in NME's 1997 Critics' Poll. The Source (9/97, p.233) - "And the winner of the most innovative female rapper of the year is...Missy Elliott....The combination of her boy Timbaland's ill beats and Missy's knack for crazy phrasing make SUPA DUPA FLY a solid project..." Rap Pages (9/97, p.95) - "...Missy's SUPA DUPA FLY manages to stir up some summer fun....Missy clearly shines when she is able to combine her catchy grunts and quick-moving lyrics on R&B..." Vibe (9/97, p.229-230) - "...Not since our beloved Biggie has there been a rap artist whose cameos more consistently equaled hits....Missy represents myriad exciting possibilities for sistas in the rap and R&B game...SUPA's sound and feel are what one might call futuristic..." Rolling Stone (9/4/97, p.70) - 3.5 Stars (out of 5) - "When Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott weds hip-hop and R&B, she not only avoids the pitfalls tripping up so many of her colleagues, she also finds new inspiration in the union..." Spin (10/97, p.136) - 8 (out of 10) - "...SUPA DUPA FLY is distinctive, cohesive, and innovative enough to wind up as the most influential pop record since Dr. Dre's THE CHRONIC. Elliot's proficiency with a hook is unerring; everything here has `hit' stamped all over it..." Melody Maker (10/25/97, p.53) - "...Ranging from sparse clinical beats to theatrical blaxplotation wah-wah grooves, it's agressive, mellow, and more mellow...rootless, refreshingly unique, and unbridaled." Entertainment Weekly (8/8/97, p.78) - "...She's a wickedly innovative singer-rapper who favors expansive song structures and trip-hoppy textures. In the process, she creates an evocative space-age soul all her own." - Rating: A-
Titles on disc 1
1.
Busta's Intro
2.
Hit 'em Wit Da He
3.
Sock It 2 Me
4.
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 Comin' (In My Face)
12.
Izzy Izzy Ahh
13.
Why You Hurt Me
14.
I'm Talkin' (The Biz)
15.
Gettaway
16.
Busta's Outro
17.
Missy's Finale
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