Missy Elliott Debuts with Supa Dupa Fly

Missy Elliott released her debut album Supa Dupa Fly on July 15, 1997, announcing a wholly original creative vision — she wrote, rapped, and produced alongside Timbaland with a futuristic aesthetic unlike anything in hip-hop or R&B. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and launched one of the most innovative careers in popular music.