This Is Not a Test!
Missy Elliott · 2003
56 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop
A vibrant collage of hip-hop beats fused with bold R&B sensibilities and playful, confident lyricism.
Why this album works
'This Is Not a Test!' debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and showcased Missy's unique blend of styles, influencing the sound of female rappers that followed. The album received critical acclaim for its inventive beats and lyrical finesse, further solidifying Elliott's influence in both the hip-hop and pop music landscapes.
- Best for
- playful confidence in every track dynamic flow with peaks engaging interludes enhance experience
- Context
- Released on November 25, 2003, 'This Is Not a Test!' marked Missy Elliott's fifth studio album during a period of artistic evolution following her commercial peak with 'Under Construction' in 2002. By this point, she was cementing her status as a leading figure in hip-hop and R&B, known for her innovative production and boundary-pushing style.
- 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 Baby Girl Interlude / Intro 2:13
- 2 Bomb Intro / Pass That Dutch 3:37
- 3 Wake Up 4:05
- 4 Keep It Movin 3:39
- 5 Is This Our Last Time 5:25
- 6 Ragtime Interlude / I’m Really Hot 3:30
- 7 Dats What I’m Talkin About 4:48
- 8 Don’t Be Cruel 4:33
- 9 Toyz Interlude / Toyz 2:51
- 10 Let It Bump 2:49
- 11 Pump It Up 3:05
- 12 It’s Real 2:51
- 13 Let Me Fix My Weave 3:58
- 14 Spelling Bee Interlude / Spelling Bee 3:33
- 15 I’m Not Perfect 3:49
- 16 Outro 1:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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