The Cookbook
Missy Elliott · 2005
62 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of hip-hop bravado and R&B smoothness, laced with playful wordplay and infectious beats.
Why this album works
'The Cookbook' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit single 'Lose Control,' which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rap Solo Performance. The album is significant for its inventive sound and Missy’s role in pushing the boundaries of hip-hop and R&B during the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- steady flow with vibrant peaks playful energy for celebrations infectious beats for dancing
- Context
- By the release of 'The Cookbook' in 2005, Missy Elliott was solidifying her status as a leading force in hip-hop following her critically acclaimed album 'Under Construction' (2002). This project marked her fifth studio album and showcased her ability to evolve while maintaining commercial success, featuring collaborations with prominent producers like Timbaland.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lady Gaga· Pitbull· Miley Cyrus· Demi Lovato· Linkin Park· Panic! at the Disco· Taylor Swift· Christina Aguilera
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joy 4:49
- 2 Partytime 3:04
- 3 Irresistible Delicious Standout 4:15
- 4 Lose Control Standout 3:47
- 5 My Struggles 2:52
- 6 Meltdown 4:16
- 7 On & On 4:45
- 8 We Run This Standout 3:25
- 9 Remember When 4:18
- 10 4 My Man 4:12
- 11 Can’t Stop 3:49
- 12 Teary Eyed 3:49
- 13 Mommy 2:58
- 14 Click Clack 2:54
- 15 Time and Time Again 3:49
- 16 Bad Man 5:11
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