Missy Elliott Shares Powerful Advice for Young Artists About ‘Sophomore Albums’

Throughout the music industry, many musicians had a successful career during their debut era or the time when they released their first album to the public. However, not all of them maintained their fame through the years, especially after releasing their second record.

More recently, hip-hop legend Missy Elliott took to her official Twitter account to give younger artists advice about releasing sophomore albums, saying it's stressful, but it's the best time to experiment.

"Sophomore Albums are a very PIVOTAL time for artist... sophomore album be stressful but it's the BEST ALBUM to EXPERIMENT on! Don't be AFRAID! Becuz If u play safe you will be BOXED in & its hard to get out because your fans get used to that 1 sound," she wrote.

Since the rapper has been through a lot of experience in the music industry, having six studio albums, 74 singles, and numerous awards and recognitions, she is considered a living legend.

Adding to her series of tweets, Missy Elliott said artists should follow their guts when it comes to choosing what songs to release.

"! Go with the songs you feel you should drop not what everyone else suggest! You the Artist must FEEL it YASELFbecause YOU are the one that have have to SELL it & CONVINCE ppl it's HOT Go with your GUT! Fearless," she added.

One fan took to the comment section to ask her a question about other artists that had to be convinced to record a song that turned out to be the biggest hit.

The rapper then recalled the time when her song "Lose Control" was declined numerous times, including her label, but she "stood ten toes down" and released it, making it one of her successful songs to date.

To conclude her series of posts, Elliott said other people would usually charge to share their insights into the music industry, but she's letting her fans know that it's for free, and she couldn't wait to see the people who are "wise enough" to absorb the knowledge she shared.

Lastly, the rapper said all of the information she has today was learned "from the greats."

The hip-hop legend's career started in the industry as one of the members of the R&B group Sistas. She later joined Timbaland and became a part of the Swing Mob collective.

In 1997, her solo career skyrocketed with her debut album "Supa Dupa Fly."

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