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An audacious, genre-bending hip-hop anthem, “Work It” showcases Missy Elliott’s inventive wordplay, reverse vocal hook (“I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it”) and futuristic visuals—including metallic costumes, quirky choreography, and memorable cameos—that helped redefine early 2000s rap video aesthetics. Co-directed by Missy Elliott and Dave Meyers, the video’s blend of sleek surrealism and playful swagger cemented its place as a groundbreaking visual statement.
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A groundbreaking singer, rapper, producer and songwriter, Missy Elliott is a hip-hop and cultural icon with hits like "Work It", "Lose Control (feat. Ciara & Fatman Scoop)", "Get Ur Freak On", "WTF (Where They From) (feat. Pharrell Williams)" and "I'm Better (feat. Lamb)", among countless others. Her legendary body of work includes visionary albums such as Supa Dupa Fly, Miss E… So Addictive, Under Construction and The Cookbook, and revolutionary music videos like "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "She's A Bitch", and "Gossip Folks", that redefined the intersection between music, fashion, choreography and visual arts. Ever fresh and innovative, Missy continues to push the boundaries of music and video, cementing her well-deserved place in rap and R&B supremacy today and for years to come.
Missy Elliott’s music video for “Work It”, released 2002. Directed by Dave Meyers. 4:26 in HD, 196,010,776 plays and 1,426,797 likes on YouTube. Filed under Electronic, Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
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