The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) - Missy Elliott - MP3 instrumental karaoke

After establishing herself as a successful songwriter and producer for other R&B/hip-hop acts such as Aaliyah, 702, SWV, and Ginuwine in the late 1990s, American rapper Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott was more than ready to claim her spot in the pantheon of rap royalty. Officially released as a single on July 2, 1997, her debut single "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" made a long-lasting impression on the hip-hop world, largely thanks to its idiosyncratic production (courtesy of longtime collaborator and childhood friend Timbaland) and the impressionistic lyrics that would later characterize her future releases. The track features a sample of Ann Peebles' 1973 single "I Can't Stand the Rain" during the chorus, enhanced by a booming drumbeat and a wobbly bassline. "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" peaked at Number 4 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and Number 16 on the UK Singles chart. It was included in Missy Elliott's studio debut Supa Dupa Fly, which topped the hip-hop charts in the United States.