Missy Elliott’s debut album Supa Dupa Fly dropped on July 15, 1997. Timbaland produced the entire album, starting a long career of collaborations between the two. The album contains many featured artists including Busta Rhymes, Aaliyah, Queen Latifah & Lil Kim. Missy’s debut project was incredibly influential for female hip-hop artists and the hip-hop world at large. It earned two Grammy nods, for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Solo Performance for “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).” It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 and sold 1.2 million copies, earning a platinum certification..