Missy Elliott is so slept-on in hip hop culture that it’s a crime. Not only is she one of the most innovative and exciting artists in history, she’s put out five platinum albums , that are a testament to her sustained longevity, and arguably the best female rapper in the game ever.
From her 1997 debut, Supa Dupa Fly , to 2005’s The Cookbook , we take a look at the rankings for Missy Elliott’s first week album sales.
Supa Dupa Fly
Released: July 15, 1997
Label: The Goldmind, Elektra
First week album sales: 129,000
Billboard 200 position: 3
Singles: “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)”, “Sock It 2 Me”, “Beep Me 911”, “Hit Em wit da Hee”
Da Real World
Released: June 22, 1999
Label: The Goldmind, Elektra
First week album sales: 161,000
Billboard 200 position: 10
Singles: “She’s a Bitch”, “All n My Grill”, “Hot Boyz (Remix)”
The Cookbook
Released: July 5, 2005
Label: The Goldmind, Atlantic
First week album sales: 176,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “Lose Control”, “Teary Eyed”, “We Run This”
This Is Not a Test!
Released: November 25, 2003
Label: The Goldmind, Elektra
First week album sales: 183,600
Billboard 200 position: 13
Singles: “Pass That Dutch”, “I’m Really Hot”
Miss E… So Addictive
Released: May 15, 2001
Label: The Goldmind, Elektra
First week album sales: 250,000
Billboard 200 position: 2
Singles: “Get Ur Freak On”, “Lick Shots”, “One Minute Man”, “Take Away”, “4 My People”
Under Construction
Released: November 12, 2002
Label: The Goldmind, Elektra
First week album sales: 359,000
Billboard 200 position: 3
Singles: “Work It”, “Gossip Folks”, “Back in the Day”
