Missy Elliott - Da Real World lyrics

Produced by: Timbaland for Timbaland Music, Inc Executive producers: Missy Elliott and Timbaland A&R: Merlin Bobb Mastered by: Herb Powers at Power House of Sound, New York, NY Management: Mona Scott & Chris Lighty for Violator Management Mysterious (Intro) Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Busa Rhyme Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, M. Matthers, R. Parissi; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/8 Mile Style Music (BMI)/Bema Music/RWP Music (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot and Eminem Vocal Ad Libs: Gina Thompson Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Eminem appears courtesy of Interscope/Aftermath Records Gina Thompson appears courtesy of EastWest Records/Elektra Entertainment Group Inc Contains an interpolation of "Play That Funky Music" (R. Parissi), RWP Music/Sweet City Records, Inc (ASCAP) All N My Grill Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, MC Solaar, A. Patton; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp./Gnat Booty Music/Chrysalis Music Inc. (ASCAP) Publisher for Solaar is Sentinel Sud Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Rap by: Big Boi Vocal Ad Libs: Nicole Wray Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Additional strings: Craig Brockman Big Boi appears courtesy of LaFace Records/Arista Records Inc Nicole appears courtesy of The Gold Mind Inc./Elektra Entertainment Group Inc MC Solaar appears courtesy of Sentinel Quest and East West France Dangerous Mouths Written by: M. Elliott, MC Solaar, T. Mosley, R. Noble; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Funky Noble Productions, Inc./Famous Music Corporation (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Background Vocals: Missy Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Redman appears courtesy of Def Squad/Def Jam Recordings Hot Boyz Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Vocal Ad Libs: Lil' Mo Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Lil' Mo appears courtesy of EastWest Records/Elektra Entertainment Group Inc You Don't Know Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, C. Loving; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp./Mo' Loving Music (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Vocal Add Libs: Lil' Mo Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Additional Guitar: Darryl Pearson Additional Ba** Guitar: Dante Nolen Lil' Mo appears courtesy of EastWest Records/Elektra Entertainment Group Inc Mr. D.J Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, M. Hall; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp./Hall Publishing/STB Music (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Background Vocals: Missy & Timbaland Vocal Add Libs: Lil' Mo Chant by: Lady Saw Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Lady Saw appears courtesy of V.P. Records Checkin' for You Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, K. Jones; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Undeas Music/Warner Tamerlane (BMI) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Lil Kim appears courtesy of Queen Bee Records/Undeas/Atlantic Recording Corporation Stickin' Chickens Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, S. Harris; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp./Air Control Music/EMI April Music (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Aaliyah & Da Brat Background Vocals: Missy & Timbaland Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Additional Guitar: Bill Pettaway Aaliyah appears courtesy of Blackground Entertainment Inc Da Brat appears courtesy of So So Def/Columbia Records Smooth Chick Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore We Did It Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Throw Your Hands Up Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, K. Jones; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Undeas Music/Warner Tamerlane (BMI) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Lil Kim appears courtesy of Queen Bee Records/Undeas/Atlantic Recording Corporation She's a b**h Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore U Can't Resist Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, C. Dorsey, T. Grey; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Money Mack Music (BMI) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Juvenile, B.G. & Timbaland Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Juvenile & B.G. appear courtesy of Cash Money/Universal Records Crazy Feelings Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Destiny's Child appear courtesy of Columbia Records All N My Grill Written by: M. Elliott, T. Mosley, MC Solaar; Ma** Confusion Music/WB Music Corp./Virginia Beach Music/WB Music Corp. (ASCAP) Produced by: Timbaland for Timbaland Music, Inc Vocals: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Vocal Add Libs: Nicole Wray Recorded at: Master Sound Studios, Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer: Senator Jimmy D Assistant Engineer: Drew Coleman Mixed by: Timbaland and Jimmy Dougla** Mixed at: Manhattan Center Studios, New York, New York Assistant Engineer: Darren S. Moore Additional Strings: Craig Brockman MC Solaar appears courtesy of Sentinel Quest and East West France Thank You's I've realized being in this industry you can easily be sidetracked by the glamour and the glitz. How foolish are we? Have we forgotten to thank the almighty, have we forgotten to thank the one who wakes us every morning, the one who has allowed us this success. Have we gotten so caught up? If so we best wake up! Because we are nothing without him. Thank you so much heavenly father for you are my joy, peace and happiness!!! To my Mom, Patricia Elliott- There are alot of wonderful mothers in the world but you are one in a million and my life would be incomplete without you. I love you with all my heart. To my family- My Aunt Evelyn and the Epps, Harrell's & Elliott's. Thank you for your support, just knowing that even if I never am famous again that you'll still love me & I haven't failed in your eyes is a blessing. Sorry Aunt Evelyn, no more porkchops-I'm on a diet!! ha ha. To my special friends Serese, Bae Bae, Lisa, Sarah, Martin, Rolita, Stephanie- Thanks for caring, & being there when I wanted to hang out and laugh! To my team whom without you all working so hard I would pissed (ha ha)- Mona Scott (much love big feet, and thank you for letting me ring your phone at 3 in the morning without changing your number), Brian Jones (you got mad jokes) ha ha, Tania (always saying encouraging words), Karen Body (the coolest white woman), Laura (just meeting you but much love), Chris Lighty (you are so crazy-I love ya), Louise West (there will never be a lawyer like you-I wouldn't trade you 4 nothing), Drew LaBlanc (keep handling my money right, maybe I'll get you some gator shoes), Jamaike (you're doing a good job-don't mess up!), Rob (you think you so cool) ha ha, Tia Gilford (love ya), Jakgeem Mays (thanks for working so hard on my Thank You's), Bruce, Tita, Mary J. Blige- We been through so much together that when I see you, you always put a smile on my face. Stay sweet you ghetto fabulous Queen! Love ya. Lil' Kim- Girl you are too much. I've enjoyed the laughs at my house and yours and even times we was too toasted to get up. ha ha. Love ya Da Brat. I love ya. You are so real and no one can separate us BRATCHES!! Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Kelly Price, Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, 702, TLC, Mariah Carey and Rosie O'Donnell- You are females who are doing y'all thang. Keep it up! For real. Much love. Puffy- thank you for the open door even though we don't always agree on music, I still love ya (ha ha-smile). The whole Bad Boy camp- Much love Cease, Damion, L, Rest In Peace BIG. Thanks to DeVante of Jodeci for my first break, and Jodeci, Lenny, Gerard- Thank you for the collaborations. May we have many more. Lady Saw, Beyonce, Gina Thompson, Juvenile, B.G., Redman, Eminem, Big Boi, MC Solaar, Aaliyah, Lil Kim - Thanks for being on my album (and your record labels too). To Teba, June, Jarrod- Better measure my clothes again, I'm losing weight- ha ha. I love you. Thanks Johnny for washing my cars. Chyna & Christopher Jr. a/k/a Little Big, my godchildren- I will always love my little stars. Billy B and Birgette- A face is not complete without you. Lil' Mo- Ain't no singer like you and Gina Thompson. Love y'all. To My Artists Nicole Wray, Danga Mowf, T.C., Mocha; 2000 will be y'all year. To Angelique Ridenour-My publisher extraordinaire! Anyone who used to be my friend who is not my mend now wasn't my friend in the first place- ha ha. Last but not least, Timbaland- I will always love you and we are inseparable until this planet is destroyed. Ginuwine- I love you so much that I'm speechless. You fine a**! Magoo- I love you. No one's sweeter than you, boo. Aaliyah- I love you my little sister. Jimmy Dougla**- Best engineer on earth! Special thanks to my Hit Factory Family- Danielle Germano, Paul Falcone, Jonas Grabarnick. To Sylvia Rhone & Merlin Bobb- Thanks for your belief in me and giving me the opportunity to be an artist. I love you, my 2nd Momma & Poppa! Elektra, Whole Staff- Anne Kristoff, Michelle Murray, Lisa Jefferson, Gina Harrell, Richard Nash, Street Team, Greg Thompson, Rick Brown, Aurora Montes-De Oca. To the whole VA, I love you Dirty South People! AH Radio Stations and Record Bars. Thank you, I couldn't of done it without you spinning me. All DJ's, and much love to Flex who spun She's A b**h first and blew it up! And to my Lord Savior Jesus Christ. Once again I'm grateful. To Union Baptist Church- It's because of me going here I kept God in my life the whole way! Art direction/design: Gregory Burke Photography: Fritz Kok Thunder and lightning shot: TSM/Rob Matheson, '98 Styling: June Ambrose Make-Up: Billy B Nails: Tammy Stuckby Hair: China