By Okla Jones ·Updated July 19, 2022
In the days surrounding the 25th anniversary of Missy Elliott’s debut album, the Grammy Award-winning artist was able to reflect on her legendary career, and how she’s been able to stay inspired almost 30 years in the game. She spoke to ESSENCE about songwriting, the wealth of talent that comes from her home state, as well as the blessing of longevity.
“As a solo artist
