soaddictive

MISS E... SO ADDICTIVE
MISSY MISDEMEANOR ELLIOTT
The Gold Mine Inc/Elektra Records
Ranking 9/10


Take head to what Missy Misdemeanor Elliott has to say, cause her latest album, 'Miss E... So Addictive' truly was "addictive." However, the diversity and appeal of her third album extends much deeper than its appropriately chosen title.

'Miss E... So Addictive' is laced with typical Missy style: a mix of club and R&B tracks, and to quote Timbaland on the hot hot "Whatcha Gonna Do", "...a buncha dope beats and a buncha dope lyrics too..." Timbaland holds true to this statement by lending his dope production skills to all but one of the tracks. But unlike previous albums, this one brings with it a fresher edge. There seems to be an unparalleled emphasis on the beats. Vocals didn't overwhelm each track, allowing it to border on a rave feel. The album truly does feel unique.

The only non-Timbaland produced track, "4 My People" was the hottest track. Nisan & D-Man waste no time in establishing their production credibility on this dance track. Eve rips the track to shreds in her featured spotlight. The second single, "One Minute Man" impressed me with a beat section I could swear was jacked from Nine Inch Nails. I love it! Watch for Ludacris to keep your engine gunning on this track. "Lick Shots" and "Whatcha Gon' Do" were two of the other hotter tracks. Missy even gets spiritual, pledging her love of God on the two soulful hidden bonus tracks.

While bumpin' 'Miss E... So Addictive' in my car, I found myself skipping only a couple of the tracks. And admittedly I've never been a big fan of the first single, "Get Ur Freak On", but the rest of the album more than makes up for it. Timbaland's beats are impressive and Missy's vocal play is fluid. This album ain't intellectual, and it ain't gangsta, but it is a dope club/R&B album worth checkin' out.

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Troy Neilson
This review was written June 18, 2001