The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
Missy Elliott | Artist Essentials
First released: 1997 (year verified)
Original 1997 studio recording
MusicAtlas editorial note: Its relaxed vocal and heavy, unhurried beat make an inviting counterweight to the quicker tracks.
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First released: 1997 (year verified)
The original recording was released in 1997 before the Supa Dupa Fly album. The source establishes the year without substituting a later music-video upload date.
Recording: Original 1997 studio recording
Credit: Missy Elliott
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original single: The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
Apple Music: The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
Original Supa Dupa Fly recording is dated July 1997. Supports release year 1997 without using a later video upload date. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
Rhino: Supa Dupa Fly
The catalog label identifies the 1997 original album and names The Rain and Sock It 2 Me featuring Da Brat. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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About Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott developed as a songwriter and producer for other performers before becoming a prominent recording artist herself. Her partnership with Timbaland joined playful rap delivery to unconventional rhythms and futuristic studio textures. Her records move across hip-hop, R&B, funk and electronic sounds, while imaginative videos extend their visual identity. Singing, rapping, writing and production are connected parts of her career. Tracks credited to her with named guests preserve those collaborations without turning the guest performers into members of a group.
Artist background sources
Missy Elliott - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Pre-solo songwriting and production, Timbaland partnership, vocal and rhythmic approach, funk/electronic elements and music-video practice. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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