Missy Elliott drops "ICONOLOGY" EP with a "Throw It Back" Official MV

Rapper Missy Elliott surprised fans on August 23, with the release of a new EP titled "ICONOLOGY." It had been 14 years since her previous album release. "ICONOLOGY" includes five tracks, with a colorful visual for the song - "Throw It Back." The EP was produced by Elliott, Timbaland and Wili Hendrix.

Before the mini-album drop, the "Work It" and "Get Ur Freak On" artist tweeted on Twitter - "Let's #ThrowItBack to a time when music just felt good and made us want to dance." The EP hit streaming sites just days before Elliott is honored with the MTV VMAs Video Vanguard Award on August 26. Check out her new music below.

At midnight tonight I’m dropping a collection of new songs! Let’s #ThrowItBack to a time when music just felt good and made us want to dance! Sincerely, Dr. Melissa “Missy” Elliott #ICONOLOGY pic.twitter.com/rv2eVYGy1J
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 22, 2019

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