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Missy Elliott Returns with New EP and Video After 14 Years

publication · 2026-05-04

Missy Elliott (Melissa Arnette Elliott, born 1971 in Portsmouth, USA) has released her first new music in 14 years. The EP 'Iconology' includes five tracks produced by longtime collaborator Timbaland. The lead single 'Throw It Back' arrived with a music video featuring Teyana Taylor. The video opens in a white cube-like room with portraits of Elliott, introducing a young girl to her cult. The track has garnered nearly nine million views within days. Elliott's last album was 'The Cookbook' (2005) on Goldmind/Atlantic Records. Recent collaborations include Ariana Grande ('Borderline') and Lizzo ('Tempo').

Key facts

  • Missy Elliott released EP 'Iconology' after 14 years
  • EP produced by Timbaland
  • Lead single 'Throw It Back' music video features Teyana Taylor
  • Video has nearly nine million views in days
  • Last album was 'The Cookbook' (2005)
  • Recent collaborations with Ariana Grande and Lizzo

Entities

Artists

  • Missy Elliott
  • Melissa Arnette Elliott
  • Timbaland
  • Teyana Taylor
  • Bjork
  • Madonna
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Ariana Grande
  • Lizzo

Institutions

  • Goldmind Records
  • Atlantic Records
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Portsmouth
  • USA

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