July 3 2004 Missy Elliot, Violator recording artist, received a Gift Bag by Sasa at OPIUM MIAMI, home of the star studded Prive. The event was in celebration of Elliots birthday, the multiple Grammy Winner received the following from Marek Markowski, of Opium Miami, and Emily Johnson, of futureventsPR. The Gift Bag by Sasa included the following:
During the birthday Celebration for Missy Elliot at Opium Miami, at Prive, Missy Elliot was presented with the Gift Bag by Sasa by Emily Johnson of futureventsPR & Mareck Majowski of Opium Miami. The Gift Bag By Sasa was well received by a relaxed and enthusiastic Missy Elliot in a special VIP area. While sitting with Lil Kim at her side, Missy said thank you put the Le Sportsac large travel bag by her side and continued to enjoy the evening. – E. Johnson, futureventsPR, Miami
(PRWEB) July 14, 2004 -- This multiple Grammy winner is the epitome of success in the Music Industry, as with all successful driven people, the demands required to manifest excellence take their toll on our frail human bodies. As recently reported in the news and entertainment press, Ms. Elliot, the VIOLATOR artist, is taking preventive measures to maintain her longevity and health. Her compelling and frank public disclosure of he healthy living agenda is very inspiring to us all. In particular, single professional women, like Elliot, are showing evidence of health risk in increasing numbers according to published studies. High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Hyper-Tension, and other ailments that research shows can be triggered by stress, putting long hours, lack of exercise and unhealthy eating habits are just some of the factors facing professional women in the corporate world. Missys recent healthy living pursuit is inspiring to many of her fans that feel they identify with Elliot and her rise to success from humble beginnings. All of the participating brands supplying products for Gift Bag by Sasa presented to Elliot at OPIUM MIAMI have an expressed commitment to supporting and acknowledging the success of Elliot specifically and the general well being and health of public at large in general. The products supplied to Ms. Elliot have been selected to support Missys healthy living lifestyle. Red Bull providing its exclusive Style Cooler (this item cannot be purchased, it only a special treat given by Red Bull as a gift) and special refill services to Elliot and Starbucks provided the Starbucks Barista® Burr Grinder, Jacob the Jeweler, who provides bling-bling" to the stars, gave Elliot a Rose Gold-Diamond Tennis Bracelet so she can stay stylish on the courts, Daszing New York included the Juicy Couture Leather Graffiti Bag so Elliot can bust a move on the dance floor with this lightweight slim profile ladies purse with shoulder strap keeping her personal belongings secure without being cumbersome. Valerie Bennis, also known as Essences of Vali, included a complete set of her essential oil collection (Sleep, and Passion), along with a spa quality Aroma Therapy Diffuser from her line. Valerie also included a special mini bottle of her new fragrance Essence of Vali, of which, Ms. Elliot is the first to have access to. Essence of Vali, the fragrance has not yet launched will only be available to Missy Elliot, and few others for retail until launch. Bennis also provide Ms. Elliot with a complimentary aromatherapy session, Bennis is a well-known award winning aroma therapist that has been formulating essential oils for 25 years. Gwen Stefani, the recording artist, provided the World Tour Messenger from her L.A.M.B. retail line. The L.A.M.B. line offers several unique accessories and designer bags available at Le Sportsac, the L.A.M.B. Bags feature multiple custom designer prints that are available for each bag. Crabtree & Evelyn chose to participate with products to compliment the busy lifestyle of professional businesswomen. Crabtree & Evelyn products offer exotic extras and daily luxury on a silver platter such as the include Sarawak product line that has not yet been released. For those times when Missy needs to unwind or freshen her brain: GUM2 by GUM at Eastworks will provide a minty lift: GUM2, the limited edition annual periodical, comprises a journey into illustration/design was included. While exploring the interactive format that incorporates, a View Master Reel , Puma gummy bears, witty games, projects, and witty writing, its easy to see why GUM, and GUM2 have become must haves the intellectually sexy. Sabon NYC has provided exclusive specialty products from their line of luxury natural skin-care line. Sabon provided Ms. Elliot with products for her to use generally and specifically for when Elliot is on tour or after a good workout. Finally, for when Missy is in New York City and wants to work out or receive the highest quality spa treatments and VIP spa services, The Clay Spa (The Clay) has provided Ms. Elliot with a VIP membership package that include an accompanying guest.
Entering The Clay reveals an ultra esthetic oasis that is soothing by design, The Clay offers Private Training, Nutritional Counseling, and more in its fitness program, and Wax Services, exfoliating facials, VITAMIN C FIRMING FACIALS, and the CLAY SIGNATURE FULL-BODY RENEWAL TREATMENT in the Club/Spa. Along with the club Café that offers healthy, balanced meals, nutritious snacks and numerous protein based smoothie combinations special events are hosted regularly. The Clay Spa also features a rooftop Deck open in the warmer months.
Jacob the Jeweler Rose Gold Tennis Bracelet with Diamond
The Gift Bag by Sasa to Missy Elliot included: A Rose Gold and Diamond tennis bracelet designed by Jacob the Jeweler. Synonymous with bling-bling", Jacob offers a diverse range of luxury jewelry and quality design. Miraculously staying in-touch with the trends and desires of Celebrity taste, Jacob also maintains a classic/timeless constant that yields limitless appeal. To learn more about Jacob the Jeweler see: www.jacobandco.com. The Juicy Couture Leather Graffiti Bag, which is the love of every Fashionista, provided by Daszign New York, features a tongue & chic nostalgic reference to urban culture while remaining modern and perfect for todays versatile and unpredictable style desires. Easily dressed up or down, the Graffiti Bag by Juicy Couture can provide that single essential element needed to make that special outfit work. Daszign New York, gearing up for a South Beach boutique launch, offers a up to the minute selection of the hard to get and sought after buzz brands online and at retail locations. Products from Crabtree & Evelyn like the not yet released Sarawak product line, along with a hand picked selection from the international brands most exclusive collections is also in Missys goody bag. Crabtree- Evelyn chose to participate with products to compliment the busy lifestyle of professional businesswomen. Crabtree-Evelyn products offer exotic extras and daily luxury on a silver platter. GUM2, the limited edition annual periodical, comprises a journey into illustration/design was included. While exploring the interactive format that incorporates, a View Master Reel , Puma gummy bears, witty games, projects, and witty writing, its easy to see why GUM, and GUM2 have become must haves the intellectually sexy. Sabon NYC, known for formulations that use Dead Sea mineral extracts to provide healthy nourishing skin-care. In the goody bag lavish Sabon NYC luxury awaits with various items from the line. Since 1997, Sabon has provided a unique and esthetic product line and continues to produce soap products by hand. Red Bull, has provided Missy Elliot with a Red Bull Style Cooler complete with unlimited refills, personal Red Bull Bar, Bartender and stocked bar for personal parties. Red Bull will even ensure that anywhere Elliot may traveling or touring, the invigorating beverage will be made available to restock her supply.
Clay, New York Citys amenity-packed spa and gym, has provided Ms. Elliot with a membership allowing a hard working star stay fit in the state of the art GYM facilities and rejuvenates mind and spirit with advanced spa treatments. The Clay also features a outdoor rooftop patio for members, an ultra esthetic environment, and the steady patronage of many of the A-list celebrities and wealthy/healthy members desiring to look and feel their best. A L.A.M.B., by Gwen Stefani, handbag from the collection, available at Le Sportsac is also awaiting the superstar Elliot in the goody bag. Incorporating the Signature rip-stop nylon with leather trims and bold hardware the Le Sportsac is know for, Stefani has invigorated the traditional prints of designer bags to meet the needs of an active, versatile, and confident women. Elliot will be one of the first people to have the un-released fragrance by Vali, the maker of essential oil formulations. Well before this mysterious fragrance is made available to the beauty and cosmetic press, Elliot will have exclusive access. Incorporating over 25 years of expertise in formulating effective aromas, Vali has finally released this magical expression of beauty. Being one of the first people to have access to the anticipated release, customized options will be made available to the birthday girl including private aromatherapy sessions with a master essential oils formulation. Finally, Starbucks is happy to provide Elliot: Starbucks Barista® Burr Grinder. The finer to coarser points Our Starbucks Barista® Burr Grinder commands the precise grind for all brewing methods at a switch of the dial – from fine espresso to coarse coffee-press. A removable and spacious bean hopper allows you to grind coffee for a whole pot at one time – with beans to spare for the next grinding.
Missy Elliott
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BIRTHDAY: July 1, 1971 BIGGEST SINGLE: "Work It" (2003) BIGGEST LP: Under Construction (2002) GRAMMY AWARDS: 3 "I'm a bitch of power... Whatever it takes to get where I want, that's what I'll do." - Missy Elliot
TIMELINE
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia writing songs by the time she was a teenager. By the mid-90s, Missy established herself as one of the most sought after producers and arrangers of hip hop music, eventually leading to her own solo music career. Missy originally belonged to and R&B group called Sista and was "discovered" by DeVante of Jodeci. After trying to find success with singing, Missy began to do better producing and arranging for other artists. Missy has also written hit songs for other artists including Aaliyah ("4 Page Letter"), Jodeci, Ginuwine, 702, and SWV ("Can We").
# 99 Singles Artist of the Year
Missy released her first LP, Supa Dupa Fly which hit the Top 3 on the LP charts. The LP featured help from many of hip-hop's stars including Busta Rhymes, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and Da Brat, and help from friend and collaborator, Timbaland. Rolling Stone said of the LP: "...when Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliot weds hip-hop and R&B, she not only avoids the pitfalls tripping up so many of her colleagues, she also finds new inspiration in the union..."
The first single, "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" introduced Missy to video channels and radios. Missy told MTV: "The radio is stuck right now, everything sounds the same. As far as video wise, everything looks the same. So we feel like we coming in, and we gonna change the whole thing."
The follow-up single "Sock It 2 Me" hit the pop Top 20. Missy said of her image to Rolling Stone: "I'm cutting edge, so I don't mind taking a chance and doing something different. Besides, I most definitely feel like you don't have to be 5'6'' and a size 2 or that you got to be light-skinned with long hair to be beautiful. I feel my personality is beautiful, so that should make up for the outside."
Supa Dupa Fly topped the Billboard R&B Albums chart for a week.
Missy hit the Top 40 with "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)."
Missy was nominated for 3 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rap Video, Breakthrough Video, and Best Direction ("The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)."
Supa Dupa Fly was certified platinum.
Missy hit the Top 40 with help from Da Brat with "Sock It 2 Me.
The single "Sock It 2 Me" was certified gold.
Missy won 2 Billboard Video Music Awards for Best Clip (Rap) and Best New Artist Clip (Rap) ("The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)").
Critics of Rolling Stone named "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" the Best Video of the Year and Missy the Best Rap Artist.
- 138 Singles Artist of the Year
Missy was nominated for 3 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo Performance ("The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly))," Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group ("Not Tonight" (with Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Left Eye, and Angie Martinez)), and Best Rap Album (Supa Dupa Fly).
Missy was nominated for a Billboard Video Music Award for Best Clip (Rap) ("Sock It 2 Me"), a European Music Award for Best Rap Video, and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video for "Not Tonight" (with Lil' Kim, Da Brat, Left Eye, and Angie Martinez).
Missy could also be heard on the soundtrack for Can't Hardly Wait with a remix of "Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee."
Missy joined up with the Lilith Fair package tour on several dates.
Missy topped the Billboard R&B Singles Sales chart for 2 weeks with her contribution to Nicole's hit "Make It Hot."
Missy hit the Top 40 with "Make It Hot."
Missy could be found helping out Whitney Houston's new LP, My Love Is Your Love.
- 75 Singles Artist of the Year
- year kicked off with a male teenager being fined $500in Virginia for impersonating Missy Elliott.
Missy hit the Top 40 helping out Total with "Trippin'."
Missy's next LP, Da Real World, featuring the first single "She's A Bitch" was released and topped the Billboard R&B Album chart for a week.
Also out was "Misdemeanor Lipstick" with proceeds going toward a domestic violence prevention organization.
Missy talked with Spin magazine: "I go through battles where I'm like, 'Dag, I'm still cussing on albums' and I don't wanna cuss no more... I'm trying to get it together. I stopped a lot of things... I won't drunk and I don't smoke... but I don't want people to be like, 'Okay, now she's Reverend Elliot'."
Missy talked with Wall Of Sound about the pressure of a sophomore LP: "I can't even explain the pressure... The last album took me a week to record. This one took almost 2 months. But any album after the first, you should take your time. The first time you're building a fan base, but I couldn't rush it the second time because people expect more."
- Real World topped the Billboard R&B Albums chart for a week.
Missy was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Rap Artist and a Brit Award for Best British Video ("I Want You Back" (with Mel B)).
Missy was nominated for a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("She A Bitch").
Missy hit the Top 40 with "Hot Boyz" with help from Nas, Eve and Q-Tip.
- single "Hot Boyz" was certified gold and topped the Billboard Rap Singles chart for a record-breaking 18 weeks.
MTV: 100 Greatest Videos Ever Made includes "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" at # 15.
"Hot Boyz" spent 6 weeks at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart.
Missy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album (Da Real World).
Missy was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("Hot Boyz").
- Real World was certified platinum and the single "Hot Boyz" was certified platinum.
Missy won a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("Hot Boyz") and was also nominated for R&B/Soul or Rap Song of the Year ("Hot Boyz").
Missy topped Billboard Year-End Charts with the Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Single - Sales ("Hot Boyz"), Top Hot Rap Artist, Top Hot Rap Single ("Hot Boyz"), and Top Hot Rap Artist - Female.
- 19 Singles Artist of the Year
Missy hit the Top 40 with "Get Ur Freak On." A track Rolling Stone describes as "...the weirdest, loudest, funkiest and just plain best single of the summer so far, a sonic orgasmatron of Indian tablas and Dirty South future-shock funk."
Missy released her next LP, Miss E... So Addictive, featuring help from Jay-Z, Method Man, Ginuwine, Ludacris, and Eve. CDNow described the LP as "....full of fresh production, vocal variety, and interesting songwriting... Missy once again proves that she still has the skills to break new ground with her sounds, satisfy a variety of hip-hop tastes, and still compete with hip-hop's 'mainstream' females..."
Missy topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for a week with "Get Ur Freak On."
Miss E... So Addictive topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop LP chart for 2 weeks.
- remixed version of "Get Ur Freak On" featuring Nelly Furtado appeared on the Tomb Raider soundtrack.
Miss E... So Addictive was certified platinum.
Missy hit the Top 10 with "Get Ur Freak On."
Missy won a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("Get Ur Freak On").
Missy's video for "Get Ur Freak On" was nominated for 6 MTV Video Music Awards including Video of the Year, Best Female Video, Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Special Effects (Chris Davis), Best Editing (Glenn Bennett & Chris Davis), and Best Cinematography (James Hawkinson). Missy performed at the ceremony.
Missy hit the Top 40 with "One Minute Man" (with help from Ludacris).
Missy hit the Top 10 with "One Minute Man."
Missy could be heard on Janet Jackson's remix of "Son Of A Gun."
Missy was nominated for a MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Act.
Missy topped Billboard Year-End Charts as the Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Artists - Female.
# 38 Singles Artist of the Year
Missy won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance ("Get Ur Freak On") and was nominated for Best R&B Song ("Get Ur Freak On") and Best Music Video, Short Form ("One Minute Man").
Missy hit the Top 40 with help from Ginuwine and Tweet with "Take Away."
Missy won a Soul Train Award for R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("Get Ur Freak On").
Missy won a BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
Missy won a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("One Minute Man").
Missy's video for "One Minute Man" was nominated for 6 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Direction (Dave Meyers), Best Special Effects (Nathan McGuinness & Marc Varisco), Best Art Direction (Mike Martella), Best Editing (Jay Robinson), and Best Cinematography (Karsten "Crash" Gopinath).
Missy hit the Top 40 with "Work It."
Missy released her next LP - Under Construction.
Missy topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart for 5 weeks, the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for 5 weeks, and the Hot Rap Tracks chart for 12 weeks with "Work It" and the video topped the MTV Top 20 Video Countdown.
Missy hit the Top 10 with "Work It."
Under Construction was certified platinum.
Rolling Stone magazine critics picked Missy as Best Female Artist and Best R&B Artist, and "Work It" as Best Single.
Missy had moderate R&B hits with the tracks "Knoc" (with Knoc-Turn'Al and Dr. Dre), "Burning Up" (with Faith Evans), and "Crew Deep" (with Skillz and Kandi).
# 23 Singles Artist of the Year
Missy performed "Work It" at the American Music Awards.
Missy hit the top 40 with Ludacris with "Gossip Folks."
Missy won a Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance
("Scream aka Itchin") and was also nominated for Best Music Video, Short Form ("Knoc" with Knoc-Turnin' Al and Dr. Dre).
Missy won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video ("Work It").
Missy hit the Top 10 with "Gossip Folks."
VH1: 50 Greatest Hip Hop Artists includes Missy at # 15.
Missy topped the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart for a week with "Gossip Folks."
VH1: 100 Best Songs of the Past 25 Years includes "Work It" at # 77.
Missy won a BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
Under Construction was certified 2x platinum.
Missy took home 2 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards including Best Song and Best Music Video ("Work It").
Missy's video for "Work It" won 2 MTV Video Music Awards for Video of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Video, and was nominated for Best Female Video, , Best Direction (Dave Meyers), Best Special Effects (Realm Productions), Best Art Direction (Charles Infante), Best Editing (Chris Davis), and Best Cinematography (Michael Bernard). Missy also performed at the ceremony.
Missy could be heard on The Fighting Temptations soundtrack along with Beyoncé Knowles, MC Lyte, and Free with "Fighting Temptation."
Missy appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone alongside Eve and Alicia Keys.
Missy performed on Saturday Night Live.
Missy won an American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Female Artist and was also nominated for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album.
Missy hit the Top 40 with "Pass The Dutch."
Missy won a Vibe Award for Reelest Video ("Work It").
Missy released her next LP, This Is Not A Test.
Missy could be seen in the film Honey.
This Is Not A Test was certified platinum.
Missy won a Grammy Award for Best Female Rap Solo Performance ("Work It") and was also nominated for Album of the Year, Best Rap Album (Under Construction), Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group ("Gossip Folks" with Ludacris), and Best Rap Song (songwriter) ("Work It" with Tim Mosley).
Missy will be teaming up with UPN for a reality show called the Missy Elliott Project - a competition looking for the next big rap star.
Missy began touring for a month with Beyoncé Knowles and Alicia Keys.
Missy canceled a concert in Indonesia due to reported potential terrorist attacks in the country.
Missy won a BET Award for Female Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
By Sasa Fernandez
FutureventsPR
sasa@futureventspr.com
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