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Track List
01) Joy
02) Partytime
03) Irresistible Delicious
04) Lose Control
05) My Struggles
06) Meltdown
07) On & On
08) We Run This
09) Remember When
10) 4 My Man
11) Can't Stop
12) Teary Eyed
13) Mommy
14) Click Clack
15) Time and Time Again
16) Bad Man
01) Joy
02) Partytime
03) Irresistible Delicious
04) Lose Control
05) My Struggles
06) Meltdown
07) On & On
08) We Run This
09) Remember When
10) 4 My Man
11) Can't Stop
12) Teary Eyed
13) Mommy
14) Click Clack
15) Time and Time Again
16) Bad Man
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First Released
2005
Hip-Hop
Gritty
Urban/R&B
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Album
645,000 copies
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The Cookbook is the sixth studio album by American rapper Missy Elliott, released by The Goldmind Inc. and Atlantic Records on July 5, 2005, in the United States. The album is notable for the fact that Timbaland, who produced the vast majority of material on Elliott's past albums, only produced two tracks.
Three singles were released from the album; the first, "Lose Control", was released on May 27, 2005, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and charted well internationally. The second single, "Teary Eyed", was released on August 8, 2005, and failed to chart on any Billboard chart and charted low in other countries. The third single, "We Run This", was released on February 21, 2006, and peaked at number forty-eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted moderately well internationally.
The album received generally favorable reviews from critics and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling 645,000 copies in the United States and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album, ultimately losing to Kanye West's Late Registration. The music video for Lose Control, directed by Dave Meyers won the Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video.
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Missy Elliott is without doubt the most influential female rapper around. Her wilful eccentricity and sonic adventurism mapped out new territory for hip hop at the turn of the century. It came as quite a shock when her fifth outing, 'This Is Not A Test', failed to inspire - the great woman was mortal after all...
Fortunately 'The Cookbook' marks a return to form. Missy delivers us a true hip hop album, one liberated from gun-happy bragging and continuous bling talk. She ain't no faker 'pulling up at the club in a rental car'. Don't worry though, the disc still carries a Parental Advisory sticker. The regular use of a slang word that refers to a woman's lower body part (think cat) makes sure of that.
The album marks a change in her usual recipe, as her regular partner in next-generation beat making, Timbaland, only produces two songs ("Joy" and "Party Time"). Not that she's found it difficult to find replacements: Rich Harrison, Scott Storch and The Neptunes all help out.
There's no shortage of guest vocalists here either. On "My Struggles" she gets Mary J Blige to try her hand at rapping, while Missy explores her own experience of childhood domestic violence. On the contrast, US Pop Idol winner Fantasia's powerful voice is ideal for "4 My Man", which deals with a woman's willing devotion to her love.
Missy still has an ear for the dancefloor (like we could ever doubt it!) as is clearly demonstrated on "We Run This", "On & On" and "Lose Control". The contagious latter track includes the 'Princess of Crunk', Ciara, who is fast becoming Missy's musical sidekick, alongside Fatman Scoop who contributes with his familiar exhortative ad-libs.
Adding dancehall flavour to the track "Bad Man", Missy avoids the more obvious Jamaican guest artists (no Beenie Man or Sean Paul here), and opts instead for the relatively unknown Vybz Cartel. Although the track is fierce and will probably have you doing the thunder clap in the clubs, some may wonder why newcomer MIA is added.
This album is packed with goodies and tasty snacks, enough to make the casual listener feel quite full. However, devoted fans will be left hungry for more. Another serving of the finest, as soon as possible - please!
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The Cookbook is the sixth studio album by American rapper Missy Elliott, released by The Goldmind Inc. and Atlantic Records on July 5, 2005, in the United States. The album is notable for the fact that Timbaland, who produced the vast majority of material on Elliott's past albums, only produced two tracks.
Three singles were released from the album; the first, "Lose Control", was released on May 27, 2005, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and charted well internationally. The second single, "Teary Eyed", was released on August 8, 2005, and failed to chart on any Billboard chart and charted low in other countries. The third single, "We Run This", was released on February 21, 2006, and peaked at number forty-eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted moderately well internationally.
The album received generally favorable reviews from critics and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling 645,000 copies in the United States and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album, ultimately losing to Kanye West's Late Registration. The music video for Lose Control, directed by Dave Meyers won the Grammy for Best Short Form Music Video.
User Album Review
Missy Elliott is without doubt the most influential female rapper around. Her wilful eccentricity and sonic adventurism mapped out new territory for hip hop at the turn of the century. It came as quite a shock when her fifth outing, 'This Is Not A Test', failed to inspire - the great woman was mortal after all...
Fortunately 'The Cookbook' marks a return to form. Missy delivers us a true hip hop album, one liberated from gun-happy bragging and continuous bling talk. She ain't no faker 'pulling up at the club in a rental car'. Don't worry though, the disc still carries a Parental Advisory sticker. The regular use of a slang word that refers to a woman's lower body part (think cat) makes sure of that.
The album marks a change in her usual recipe, as her regular partner in next-generation beat making, Timbaland, only produces two songs ("Joy" and "Party Time"). Not that she's found it difficult to find replacements: Rich Harrison, Scott Storch and The Neptunes all help out.
There's no shortage of guest vocalists here either. On "My Struggles" she gets Mary J Blige to try her hand at rapping, while Missy explores her own experience of childhood domestic violence. On the contrast, US Pop Idol winner Fantasia's powerful voice is ideal for "4 My Man", which deals with a woman's willing devotion to her love.
Missy still has an ear for the dancefloor (like we could ever doubt it!) as is clearly demonstrated on "We Run This", "On & On" and "Lose Control". The contagious latter track includes the 'Princess of Crunk', Ciara, who is fast becoming Missy's musical sidekick, alongside Fatman Scoop who contributes with his familiar exhortative ad-libs.
Adding dancehall flavour to the track "Bad Man", Missy avoids the more obvious Jamaican guest artists (no Beenie Man or Sean Paul here), and opts instead for the relatively unknown Vybz Cartel. Although the track is fierce and will probably have you doing the thunder clap in the clubs, some may wonder why newcomer MIA is added.
This album is packed with goodies and tasty snacks, enough to make the casual listener feel quite full. However, devoted fans will be left hungry for more. Another serving of the finest, as soon as possible - please!
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