Supa Dupa Fly
1997 studio album by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Supa Dupa Fly is the debut studio album by American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, released July 15, 1997, on The Goldmind, East West, and Elektra Entertainment Group. The album was recorded and produced solely by Timbaland in October 1996, and features the singles, "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Sock It 2 Me", "Hit Em wit da Hee" and "Beep Me 911". Guest appearances on the album include Busta Rhymes, Ginuwine, 702, Magoo, Da Brat, Lil' Kim, and Aaliyah. The album was recorded in just two weeks.[3]
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Released | July 15, 1997 (1997-07-15) | |||
Recorded | 1996–1997 | |||
Studio | Master Sound Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia) | |||
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Length | 60:06 | |||
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The album received acclaim from critics, who praised Timbaland's futuristic production style and Elliott's performances and persona. It debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 and topped the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold 1.2 million copies in the United States.
In 2020, the album was ranked 93 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time[4] and, in 2022, 53 on their 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time.[5]