Under Construction

by Missy Elliott

Under Construction cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 12 November 2002
  • Label: Elektra
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 56:08
  • Community rating: 3.27/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Largely informed by the tragic death of close friend Aaliyah, Elliott and producer Timbaland crafted a wildly inventive homage to old-school hip-hop culture. The production eschews dark, futuristic electronics in favor of joyful, block-party nostalgia, heavily integrating classic breaks and vintage soul samples.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, party, minimalistic, theatrical, rap, classic, dance, commercial, groundbreaking

Tracklist

  1. Intro / Go to the Floor (5:06)
  2. Bring the Pain (feat. Method Man) (2:59)
  3. Gossip Folks (feat. Ludacris) (3:54)
  4. Work It (4:23)
  5. Back in the Day (feat. Jay-Z) (4:55)
  6. Funky Fresh Dressed (feat. Ms. Jade) (3:56)
  7. Pussycat (4:32)
  8. Nothing out There for Me (feat. Beyonc茅 Knowles) (3:05)
  9. Slide (3:43)
  10. Play That Beat (3:02)
  11. Ain't That Funny (2:48)
  12. Hot (4:08)
  13. Can You Hear Me (feat. TLC) - Edit (4:26)
  14. Work It (feat. 50 Cent) - Remix (5:04)

Credits

  • Alex Harris - illustration [additional graffiti tags]
  • Tats Cru - illustration [graffiti mural]
  • Method Man - featuring
  • Ludacris - featuring
  • Tweet - backing vocals
  • Jay-Z - featuring
  • Ms. Jade - featuring
  • Beyonc茅 Knowles - featuring

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