Released 20 years ago
Respect M.E.
Missy Elliott · 2006
68 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B
A dynamic collection of club anthems that fuse hip-hop bravado with cutting-edge production and infectious hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Ur Freak On Start here — This track represents Missy's signature blend of catchy hooks and innovative production, showcasing her unique style that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop.
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Work It — An anthem of female empowerment, this song features clever wordplay and infectious beats, marking a high point in Missy's career with its chart-topping success.
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Lose Control — The collaboration with Ciara and Fatman Scoop highlights Missy's ability to create dancefloor hits while maintaining her distinct artistic flair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Missy Elliott's signature style with strong production and memorable hooks, though it lacks full cohesion as a compilation.
What we noticed
- The album features a high-energy opening with three consecutive club tracks that set a fast pace before introducing more varied tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate distinct samples and hooks, often layering multiple vocal lines to create a rich texture.
- The sequencing includes both well-known singles and deeper cuts, with the last few tracks maintaining a consistent energy level.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful energy for dance parties
- celebratory self-empowerment moments
- dynamic rhythm for workout sessions
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- electrifying beats for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Compiles iconic tracks that solidified Missy's influence in hip-hop.
- Themes
- club culture· female empowerment· innovative production
- Career context
- Released on September 4, 2006, 'Respect M.E.' is a compilation album that encapsulates Missy Elliott's career up to that point, following her critically acclaimed album 'Under Construction' from 2002. At this stage, she was already a defining figure in hip-hop and R&B, known for her innovative sound and visual style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lizzo· Beyoncé· Nicki Minaj
Tracklist
- 1 Get Ur Freak On Start here 3:56
- 2 Lose Control 3:47
- 3 4 My People (Basement Jaxx remix) 3:35
- 4 We Run This 3:25
- 5 Work It 4:24
- 6 Gossip Folks 3:55
- 7 One Minute Man 4:35
- 8 I’m Really Hot 3:30
- 9 Pass That Dutch 3:41
- 10 Beep Me 911 4:57
- 11 The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) 4:10
- 12 All n My Grill 4:31
- 13 Hit ’em Wit da Hee 4:19
- 14 Hot Boyz 3:35
- 15 Sock It 2 Me 4:18
- 16 She’s a Bitch 4:00
- 17 Teary Eyed 3:40
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
B'Day
Beyoncé
Shares themes of female empowerment and infectious club-ready anthems with innovative production.
Pink Friday
Nicki Minaj
Combines hip-hop bravado with catchy hooks and a bold persona, echoing the energy of club culture.
Good Girl Gone Bad
Rihanna
Merges pop and R&B with a focus on empowerment and danceable tracks, similar to Missy's club anthems.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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