Hey y'all, today we have one of the great innovators in popular music ever on the show.

And I don't say that lightly.

Missy Mr. Meener Elliott.

This year is the 25th anniversary of Missy's certified classic debut album, Super Dupa Fly.

When that album first dropped, Missy's unconventional rhyme scheme and unique flavor paired with her childhood friend Timberlain's futuristic production set a precedent for what was creatively possible in hip hop.

And throughout her career, Missy's maintained that level of playful creativity.

You can hear it on her slew of radio hits like Get Your Freak On, Work It, Blues Control, and definitely on her album cuts.

As of this year, Missy has more platinum albums than any other female rapper.

Of course, Missy can also flex as a producer and songwriter.

She's the first female rapper to be inducted into the songwriter's hall of fame,

having written songs from Raya Carey, Beyonce, Destiny's Child,

and of course, Alia's biggest hits, one in a million, and if your girl only knew.

Today, Rick Rubin talks to Missy Elliott about her wide-reaching influence and creative process.

She explains what it was like writing for Alia, who was one of the first artists to embrace Missy and Timberlain's unique style.

She also talks about why she and Timberlain made a pact not to listen to any other music while recording her debut.

This is Broken Record, liner notes for the digital age. I'm just an original.

Here's Rick Rubin and Missy Elliott.

Hello, hello. What up, Laji?

Hello. What have you been listening to these days?

To be honest, nothing.

Do you not listen to music regularly?

Well, you know, it's weird because I do listen to a lot of music, but a lot of it, I catch it

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