Beep Me 911
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Beep Me 911 is a song recorded by American rapper Missy Elliott
, featuring vocals by R&B trio 702
and rapper Magoo. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff, and Tim "Timbaland" Mosley
for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly
(1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998.
The lyrics describe Elliott insisting that, if her lover intends to leave her, he should tell her so before going, by any means necessary.
are pole dancing and singing their verses.
U.S. 12" promo single
Side A
Side B
U.S. promo single
Side A
Side B
12" remix promo
Side A
Side B
12" single
Side A
Side B
UK CD Maxi-single
German 12" Promo
Side A
Side B
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
, featuring vocals by R&B trio 702
702 (band)
702 , named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is an American platinum-selling R&B trio. Originally a quartet, the group became a trio, which includes sisters Irish , and LeMisha 'Misha' Grinstead, and lead singer Kameelah 'Meelah' Williams...
and rapper Magoo. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff, and Tim "Timbaland" Mosley
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly
Supa Dupa Fly
Upon its release, Supa Dupa Fly received critical acclaim among music critics. Writers lauded record producer Timbaland's production as unique and revolutionary, whose "lean, digital grooves are packed with unpredictable arrangements and stuttering rhythms"...
(1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998.
The lyrics describe Elliott insisting that, if her lover intends to leave her, he should tell her so before going, by any means necessary.
Music video
The video starts at a pink dollhouse where Elliott is wearing a yellow sparking dress and dancing with other dolls in a big cage. The girls of 702702 (band)
702 , named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is an American platinum-selling R&B trio. Originally a quartet, the group became a trio, which includes sisters Irish , and LeMisha 'Misha' Grinstead, and lead singer Kameelah 'Meelah' Williams...
are pole dancing and singing their verses.
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single-releases of "Beep Me 911."U.S. 12" promo single
Side A
- "Beep Me 911" (Album Version) - 4:58
- "Beep Me 911" (Instrumental) - 4:57
Side B
- "Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27
- "Beep Me 911" (Acapella) - 4:16
U.S. promo single
Side A
- "Beep Me 911" (Radio Version)
- "Beep Me 911" (LP Version Dirty)
Side B
- "Beep Me 911" (Instrumental)
- "Beep Me 911" (Acapella)
12" remix promo
Side A
- "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Main Version) - 4:20
- "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Radio Version) - 4:05
Side B
- "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Instrumental) - 4:17
- "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Acapella) - 3:51
12" single
Side A
- "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 - 12" Version) - 6:03
- "Beep Me 911" (Radio Version) - 4:24
Side B
- "Beep Me 911" (Remix - Main Version) - 4:20
- "Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27
UK CD Maxi-single
- "Beep Me 911" (Radio Version) - 4:24
- "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 Radio Remix) - 3:55
- "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 Extended Remix) - 5:02
- "Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27
German 12" Promo
Side A
- "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 12" Club Version) - 6:03
Side B
- "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 12" Radio Version) - 6:03
- "Beep Me 911" (US Radio Version) - 4:24
Charts
Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart is the airplay component chart of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. It is not the R&B subset of The Hot 100 Airplay, but rather a separate panel of R&B stations in urban markets used for the R&B/Hip-Hop chart... |
13 |
External links
- Missy-Elliott.com — official site