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{{Infobox single
{{Infobox song
| Name = Beep Me 911
| name = Beep Me 911
| Artist = [[Missy Elliott|Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott]] featuring [[702 (band)|702]] and [[Magoo (rapper)|Magoo]]
| cover = Beep me 911.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = [[Missy Elliott|Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott]] featuring [[702 (band)|702]] and [[Magoo (rapper)|Magoo]]
| Cover = Beep me 911.jpg
| album = [[Supa Dupa Fly]]
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| released = {{Start date|1998|3|23|mf=y}}
| from Album = [[Supa Dupa Fly]]
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| recorded = 1997; Master Sound Studios<br /><small>{{small|([[Virginia Beach, Virginia]])}}</small>
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| Released = {{Start date|1998|3|23|mf=y}}
| Format = {{flatlist|
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| venue =
*[[Compact disc single|CD single]]
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| genre = {{flatlist|
*[[12-inch single|12"]]}}
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*[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
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| Recorded = 1997; Master Sound Studios<br /><small>{{small|([[Virginia Beach, Virginia]])}}</small>
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*[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]}}
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| Genre = {{flatlist|
| length = 4:57
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*[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
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| label = {{flatlist|
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*[[Hip hop music|hip hop]]}}
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| Length = 4:57
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| Label = {{flatlist|
*[[Goldmind]]
*[[Goldmind]]
*[[Elektra Records|Elektra]]}}
*[[Elektra Records|Elektra]]}}
| Writer = {{flatlist|
| writer = {{flatlist|
*[[Missy Elliott|Melissa Elliott]]
*[[Missy Elliott|Melissa Elliott]]
*[[Timbaland|Timothy Mosley]]
*[[Timbaland|Timothy Mosley]]
*[[Magoo (rapper)|Melvin Barcliff]]}}
*[[Magoo (rapper)|Melvin Barcliff]]}}
| Producer = [[Timbaland]]
| producer = [[Timbaland]]
| Chronology = [[Missy Elliott|Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott]] singles
| chronology = [[Missy Elliott|Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott]]
| Last single = "[[Sock It 2 Me]]"<br />(1997)
| prev_title = [[Sock It 2 Me]]
| prev_year = 1997
| This single = "'''Beep Me 911'''"<br />(1998)
| Next single = "[[Hit Em wit da Hee]]"<br />(1998)
| next_title = [[Hit Em wit da Hee]]
| next_year = 1998
| Misc = {{Extra chronology
| Artist = [[702 (group)|702]] singles
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| Type = singles
| artist = [[702 (group)|702]]
| type = singles
| Last single = "[[All I Want (702 song)|All I Want]]" <br />(1997)
| prev_title = [[All I Want (702 song)|All I Want]]
| This single = "'''Beep Me 911'''" <br />(1998)
| prev_year = 1997
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| Next single = "[[Where My Girls At]]" <br />(1999)
| title = Beep Me 911
| year = 1998
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| next_title = [[Where My Girls At?]]
| next_year = 1999
}}
}}
{{Extra chronology
{{Extra chronology
| Artist = [[Magoo (rapper)|Magoo]] singles
| artist = [[Magoo (rapper)|Magoo]]
| Type = singles
| type = singles
| Last single = "[[What About Us (Jodeci song)#Track listings|What About Us (Swing Mob)]]"<br/>(1994)
| prev_title = [[What About Us (Jodeci song)#Track listings|What About Us (Swing Mob)]]
| prev_year = 1994
| This single = "'''Beep Me 911'''"<br />(1998)
| title = Beep Me 911
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| Next single = "[[Here We Come (song)|Here We Come]]"<br/>(1998)
| year = 1998
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| next_title = [[Here We Come (song)|Here We Come]]
| next_year = 1998
}}
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|cWHicFCKxVE|"Beep Me 911"}} }}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|cWHicFCKxVE|"Beep Me 911"}} }}
}}
}}


"'''Beep Me 911'''" is a song recorded by American rapper [[Missy Elliott|Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott]], featuring vocals by R&B trio [[702 (band)|702]] and rapper [[Magoo (rapper)|Magoo]]. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff and [[Timbaland|Tim "Timbaland" Mosley]] for her debut album ''[[Supa Dupa Fly]]'' (1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998.
"'''Beep Me 911'''" is a song recorded by American rapper and singer [[Missy Elliott|Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott]], featuring vocals by R&B trio [[702 (band)|702]] and rapper [[Magoo (rapper)|Magoo]]. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff and [[Timbaland|Tim "Timbaland" Mosley]] for her debut album ''[[Supa Dupa Fly]]'' (1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998.


The lyrics describe Elliott insisting that, if her lover intends to leave her, he should tell her so before going, by any means necessary.
The lyrics describe Elliott insisting that, if her lover intends to leave her, he should tell her so before going, by any means necessary.


==Music video==
==Music video==
The video premiered in February 1998 and starts at a pink dollhouse where Elliott is wearing a yellow sparking dress dancing, along the girls of [[702 (band)|702]] in the background while singing their verses. In another scene, other dolls are in a big cage dancing with Elliott.
The video premiered in February 1998 and starts at a pink dollhouse where Elliott is wearing a yellow sparking dress dancing, along with the girls of [[702 (band)|702]] in the background while singing their verses. In another scene, other dolls are in a big cage dancing with Elliott. A yellow luxury sports car pulls up near the dollhouse and two male dolls wearing tuxedos and pompadours entered. They are seduced and enticed by the girls. However once Elliott appears and the male dolls realize that it's a set-up, the male dolls make an escape out, and sped away but only to be crushed by a giant foot in high heel stilettoes (played by costume designer June Ambrose). The video ends with Elliot seductively blowing a kiss.

==Cover versions and interpolations==
In 2012, [[Danny!]] sampled the [[Drum machine]] part from "Beep Me 911", as well as several ad-libs from Elliott, in his song "[[Payback (album)|Go That-A-Way]]" as homage to the singer.


==Formats and track listings==
==Formats and track listings==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.missy-elliott.com/ Missy-Elliott.com] — official site
* [http://www.missy-elliott.com/ Missy-Elliott.com] — official site
* {{MetroLyrics song|missy-elliott|beep-me-911}}<!-- Licensed lyrics provider -->


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[[Category:Songs written by Timbaland]]
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Revision as of 02:05, 10 June 2023

"Beep Me 911"
Single by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott featuring 702 and Magoo
from the album Supa Dupa Fly
ReleasedMarch 23, 1998 (1998-03-23)
Recorded1997; Master Sound Studios
(Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Genre
Length4:57
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Timbaland
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott singles chronology
"Sock It 2 Me"
(1997) 		"Beep Me 911"
(1998) 		"Hit Em wit da Hee"
(1998)
702 singles chronology
"All I Want"
(1997) 		"Beep Me 911"
(1998) 		"Where My Girls At?"
(1999)
Magoo singles chronology
"What About Us (Swing Mob)"
(1994) 		"Beep Me 911"
(1998) 		"Here We Come"
(1998)
Music video
"Beep Me 911" on YouTube

"Beep Me 911" is a song recorded by American rapper and singer Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, featuring vocals by R&B trio 702 and rapper Magoo. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff and Tim "Timbaland" Mosley for her debut album Supa Dupa Fly (1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998.

The lyrics describe Elliott insisting that, if her lover intends to leave her, he should tell her so before going, by any means necessary.

Music video

The video premiered in February 1998 and starts at a pink dollhouse where Elliott is wearing a yellow sparking dress dancing, along with the girls of 702 in the background while singing their verses. In another scene, other dolls are in a big cage dancing with Elliott. A yellow luxury sports car pulls up near the dollhouse and two male dolls wearing tuxedos and pompadours entered. They are seduced and enticed by the girls. However once Elliott appears and the male dolls realize that it's a set-up, the male dolls make an escape out, and sped away but only to be crushed by a giant foot in high heel stilettoes (played by costume designer June Ambrose). The video ends with Elliot seductively blowing a kiss.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single-releases of "Beep Me 911."

U.S. 12" promo single [1]

Side A

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Album Version) - 4:58
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Instrumental) - 4:57

Side B

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Acapella) - 4:16
U.S. promo single [2]

Side A

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Radio Version)
  2. "Beep Me 911" (LP Version Dirty)

Side B

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Instrumental)
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Acapella)
12" remix promo [3]

Side A

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Main Version) - 4:20
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Radio Version) - 4:05

Side B

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Instrumental) - 4:17
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Acapella) - 3:51
12" single [4]

Side A

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 - 12" Version) - 6:03
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Radio Version) - 4:24

Side B

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Remix - Main Version) - 4:20
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27
UK CD Maxi-single [5]
  1. "Beep Me 911" (Radio Version) - 4:24
  2. "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 Radio Remix) - 3:55
  3. "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 Extended Remix) - 5:02
  4. "Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27
German 12" Promo [6]

Side A

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 12" Club Version) - 6:03

Side B

  1. "Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 12" Radio Version) - 6:03
  2. "Beep Me 911" (US Radio Version) - 4:24

Charts

Chart (1998) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] 13
Scotland (OCC)[8] 45
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 14
UK Dance (OCC)[10] 5
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[11] 3
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[12] 13

References

  1. ^ Missy Elliott - Beep Me 911
  2. ^ Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott* - Beep Me 911
  3. ^ Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott* - Beep Me 911 (Remix)
  4. ^ Missy Misdemeanor Elliott* Featuring 702 and Magoo (3) - Beep Me 911
  5. ^ Missy Misdemeanor Elliott* Featuring 702 and Magoo (3) - Beep Me 911
  6. ^ Missy Elliott Featuring 702 & Magoo (3) - Beep Me 911
  7. ^ "Missy Misdemeanor Elliott feat. 702 & Magoo – Beep Me 911". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  8. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  10. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  11. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  12. ^ "Missy Elliott Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
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