“Hip-Hop better wake up, the bed to make upsSome of y'all be faker than a drag on make upGot issues to take up, before we break upLike Elektra let go Miss Anita BakerI love Jacob but jewelry won't fix my place upGotta stay up, studio nights to cake upNow check my flavor, rich folks is now my neighborsI got cable, now check out how I made my paperHip-Hop don't stop, be my LifesaverLike Kobe and Shaq if they left LakersI'm like an elevator DJ on the crossfaderBlack people wake up and see your ass later” - Missy Elliott—

Welcome to track 79! In today’s episode we discuss Missy Elliott’s influence on the current women of hip hop. Do you think she’s the blueprint for simple lyricism with amazing visuals? We also discuss relevancy and what that means in terms or artist of the current day and yesteryear. Further topics include lyricism vs penetrating lyrics, our current listening habits, and moments we remember in our musical history. Plug in!