I felt like, 'How do I fit in'? I'm battling. But then I never fit in!'... I thank God for somebody like Pharrell who stayed in my ear. For him, at that time, 'Happy' was everywhere; he didn't have to share anything with me.
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I always said if a man would have done half the records that I've done, we would know about it. But we don't know all the records I've done for other artists.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Missy Elliott emphasizes the importance of recognizing the behind-the-scenes contributions artists make to various works.
In this quote, Missy Elliott reflects on her extensive body of work, highlighting that while her individual achievements are often celebrated, the collaborations and records she has created for other artists often go unnoticed. This underscores the idea that many talented individuals contribute to the success of others, and their efforts are equally significant, yet less acknowledged.
Themes
MusicCollaborationCreativityRecognitionContribution
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at an awards ceremony to highlight the importance of collaborative work in the music industry.
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All quotes →I'm blessed to be living this dream of writing and singing, but that's not the real dream I had. The real dream was to make enough money to take care of all the pain and suffering that my mother has been through.
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I feel like, O.K., if I can make it as a singer, then let me try rapping. If I can make it as a rapper, then let me try writing. All right? If I make it as a rap singer and writer, then why not try to produce? I don't feel limited in any way.
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A lot of people don't know a lot of records that I've written or produced, so that's a highlight for me as a woman.
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I didn't want to just be an artist and let someone else have all that control over me. I knew I would have to produce.
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And basically I always said when I was little that if I ever became successful or a celebrity, I would buy her this huge house and she would never have to work anymore. And I've done that. So I feel happy about doing that.
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