WTF (Where They From)
Missy Elliott featuring Pharrell Williams | Artist Essentials
First released: 2015 (year verified)
Original 2015 studio single collaboration
MusicAtlas editorial note: The clipped percussion and quick vocal handoffs make a lively closing reminder of her taste for unusual rhythmic shapes.
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First released: 2015 (year verified)
The original Atlantic single was released in 2015 with Pharrell Williams credited. Later remix releases do not change that first year.
Recording: Original 2015 studio single collaboration
Credit: Missy Elliott featuring Pharrell Williams
Role in this collection: Primary artist; Pharrell Williams is the featured rapper
Original single: WTF (Where They From)
Apple Music: WTF (Where They From) featuring Pharrell Williams
The one-track original Atlantic single is dated November 2015 and names Pharrell Williams. Supports the original collaboration, not subsequent remixes. | 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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