Hip-hop matriarch Missy Elliot knows her way around the music space. Earlier today, she offered some advice specifically for artists developing their sophomore albums, stressing the importance of exploring beyond comfort zones. Read her tweets below:
Secondly! Dear Artist Listen CLOSELY! Go with the songs you feel you should drop not what everyone else suggest! You the Artist must FEEL it YASELF🙌🏾because YOU are the one that have have to SELL it & CONVINCE ppl it’s HOT🔥 Go with your GUT! Fearless💯
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) July 6, 2022
Elliott’s colossal debut Supa Dupa Fly was followed by the hard-hitting Da Real World. It’s safe to say the veteran knows what she’s talking about … plus there’s no harm in taking free advice from one of the all-time greats.