Mary J. Blige interviews Missy Elliott on Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Katy Perry + More (2015)

A couple of weeks ago, the Queen of Soul Mary J. Blige had best friend Missy Elliott on her radio show "Real Talk," where the pair discussed tons of topics, ranging from Elliott's work with Jodeci & her old group Sista, discovering longtime buddy Timbaland & Goldmind Inc. affiliate Jazmine Sullivan to producing Aaliyah's "One in a Million" and stealing the spotlight from Katy Perry during the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX. Missy also talks about the last-minute recording for "Get Ur Freak On," collaborating with J. Cole ("Nobody's Perfect"), Pharrell ("WTF") & Mary ("Never Been"), and what legacy Aaliyah would have left behind if she was still alive.

[@tokblast]

They mentioned Aaliyah around 9:05 but got in depth around 16:40.. Aaliyah fans you’re welcome 💪🏾❤️

[@ms.o1765]

Tokyo Smith you the 🐐🐐. thank you

[@sacredmoongoddess7591]

Thanks so much. I’m only watching for Aaliyah

[@tokblast]

Y’all are welcome. ❤️

[@wilindaward]

@@tokblast ty

[@MrDaRiAn21]

Your so fly, I cant deny! Lol thank you

[@ronthompson5372]

What a pleasure to hear from Missy And Mary! Two of the greatest artists ever!

[@jahmarkirk2899]

I love you Missy

[@beverlymartin6542]

I love this interview to people who respect eachother craft and as sisters it's great to see that

[@Entertainer145]

💫 “N E V E R B E E N” Stiiiilll Gon ALWAYS B 🏄🏽‍♀️🌊🥶🙏🏽 💫

[@a.t.leobski9813]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@newabolitionist7766]

"If a guy had written and produced as many records as I have they would've been nominated for so many Producers of the Year..."---Missy Eliott

[@octaviakf]

Truth for real she's just got to know she's a legend straight.

[@lovelylayla4978]

That's deep. I love Missy!

[@kennyebony5095]

Missy's creativity gardered her production skills.

[@jeremymoore145]

So true. Her talent doesn’t get recognized enough. Sure she’s in the writers hall of fame but Missy needs even more love than that to me.

[@ScoobyDadecounty]

​@@jeremymoore145she a doctor michael jackson video vanguard awards she got her street in her name

[@essenceofsean2527]

Only person missing from this is Lil' Kim. All 3 of them were very very close.

[@nsimmons9427]

*sigh* 😔😔😔

[@morgansimon6422]

Yep.

[@MrRnbMan]

I agree

[@steevenhyde3505]

I agree. Queen Latifah is very close to them too.

[@Mr247star]

YOUNG BRODIE were and still are

[@mysteriousfun4759]

That Aaliyah album alone: Put Missy Elliot in the National Treasury Library Of Congress Archives. Lifetime achievement Producer Awards. Mary J is doing God’s Work highlighting these powerfully slept on issues

[@aaronvod]

Rip Aaliyah and Static Major, DMX ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LarryBanks85]

I love this interview very long but it was worth it RIP Aaliyah

[@anglejohnson3857]

yes cutie

[@72rosaluna]

Missy needs to be recognized more she's a legend to me the same goes for Ms. Mary ❤️❤️❤️

[@NiqueTheSneak1]

MISSY, YOU DAMN SURE HAD ME RUNNING TO THE TV BACK IN THE DAY!!! I LOOOOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! ESPECIALLY THAT "LOSE CONTROL" VIDEO!! LET ME TELL YA!! I KNEW THE CHOREOGRAPHY AND EVERYTHING!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ludovicbeck2731]

Did you watch Missy at the VMAs this year? Crazy right? She’s a legend, the best there is

[@dareyonbarber1]

This was just so refreshing. You can tell they were just so close. Missy and Mary just so influential. Missy put so many people on and developed so many sounds. She deserves so much more credit. The love and support in this interview just feels so good. That Black Girl Magic Man 💯

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Real love is so tangible. You can feel the exchange between the two all the way through.

[@itskishonbish]

the chemistry between these two right here! :-) it's crazy and sweet! :-) loves these two ladies to death! :-) kudos to Missy Elliott and MJB!!! :-)

[@Nawtyboi1]

This is a dope interview from two ICONIC women. Str8 down to earth, so refreshing and liberating. I want to personally thank you both for keeping it REAL and not loosing yourself behind the scenes of the music world.

[@abrenton3244]

No one can touch Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott. She was and is head of the game. That’s my heart. 🙏🏽

[@inthms]

Missy Elliot is such a chill, humble, and beautiful soul.

[@octaviakf]

Missy was like NO we didn't know her LOL talking about Aaliyah I'm sure they miss her so much

[@ciarrajohnson2163]

11:25 I would have cried if I was Missy🎁Mary remembered a song from the beginning❗️They idolized her and she wanted to be one of them SMH ❤️❤️I can't imagine

[@wandahwisdom5646]

#Capricorn + #Cancer = 360 degrees of completion Moreover, one is an "11" & the other is a "1"... #LilKim is an "11", they were destined to be close. #numerology #mathematics Luh y'all #MaryJBlige #Missy :-)

[@mya5304]

and aaliyah was a capricorn too

[@rashawnreed4129]

You can tell they're really close friends

[@mexia23]

Love these converstaion from the legends..

[@appetite4chic878]

Whitney Houston calls and says “I’m in your car and I’m painting my toes” epic stories

[@DonnieMajestic]

Im so glad Tim Miss and Liyah were around when i was a child truly my inspirations.However like missy said todays generation start now, I actually knew the artist before my time and love em, Mostly Whitney.... Cant wait for more new music tho she is TRULY great and so HUMBLE i can say that for a fact

[@kodakcheese5028]

I cried did you shit goosebumps fly on the wall like I was there Reminiscing each record they mentioned was a pivotal moment in my life I guessed you too uhh Missy dropped hidden gems Timbaland formula Jasmine Sullivan demo Fantasia Free yourself Tweet friendship da basement jodeci formula Jo jo hailey notes Devante geniuses Aaliyah formula Static creativity Whitney regularity Mary's uniqueness Pharrell magnificent personality Katy Perry being unselfish ooh nuff said i took notes like I was in hip hop class 101 shit

[@ahall503]

I LOVE 34:52 talking about Whitney! Great interview from beginning to end

[@huntingtonparkway]

Mary needs her own podcasts

[@huntingtonparkway]

Oh wait. I think I found more!

[@MrCbwTV]

Jodeci was special. Their energy influenced the basement collective.

[@appetite4chic878]

It’s like two aunties just having a conversation about their musical journey and creative process. I love hearing the behind the scenes details and how legendary their music is. Very positive and inspirational

[@beenontopdraftpick]

The 90's will always be the Greatest Era/Time/Period of Rap/Hip-Hop and R&B music. Idc. 🤷🏽‍♀️ So many GAME CHANGING-LEGENDS/ICONS 🙌🏾 Laying out their blueprints and the foundation for many artist today. Pac, Biggie, Nas, Jay, Kim, Foxy, Missy, Lauryn & The Fugees, Aaliyah, Mary, etc, etc, etc. ❤️❤️❤️

[@richieporter5124]

📠📠📠

[@sweeetzz]

Mary still says that Jodeci is fire 30 yrs later!!! Yes girl !!! I’m ready for uptown Jodeci/Dabasement and Mary😭

[@donalveon]

❗❗Check out Sista "The Feel of Your Lips," its got Mary and Jodeci on it 1994🎚🎛👌🏾👌🏾

[@Vocalz3]

I go all the way in for Missy Elliot & Mary J. Blidge, "Give Me You" carries me day by DAY!

[@thatonechick6805]

This was a real genuine conversation between them.

[@octaviakf]

If you did not own that whats the 411 you were slipping for sure~ Truth Missy Elliott

[@ciarrajohnson2163]

RIP Static💔💔

[@shawn4ever77]

Beautiful interview! Missy & Mary are great to listen to. And Missy's right about how she & Timbaland set some great new trends in R&B that time.

[@Ilikethewayy]

Yeah Missy is a superstar. definitely needs a special award or honor

[@NTcreativeSole]

Why isn’t there visuals for this 😭... it’s amazing. 🙌🏽

[@missl6646]

Missy E. have the most craziest videos, but that's what makes them interesting and unique. I always look forward to seeing her videos.

[@niam2884]

fun interview... lots of memories...I feel like I'm in the room with them...giggling and sniggling and shit

[@FraserA1987]

Missy I love you so much thank you for making a Ballad sound the way one in a million sounds to this day gives me chills and we really miss your music Love you !!

[@anjelheaven]

"That car is probably totaled somewhere!" Ctfu

[@wwenewyork7570]

Aaliyah segment starts at 16:20 LOVE YALL💜💜

[@Niqueofthe90s]

This interview was amazing! I loved hearing about Da Basement days 😌

[@marym6110]

Miss E is truly so addictive

[@angproball]

2real lights sitting down to spark energy..... Thank-you KZbin for giving me a chance to hear stuff like this. Cheers to these 2 for lighting up my childhood & still light up

[@GabeSerrano]

When referring to Timbaland messing around and coming up with "Get Ur Freak On," Missy said the album was her 2002 "Under Construction," but she was actually talking about the album 2001 "Miss E...So Addictive."

[@ScoobyDadecounty]

She probably forgot which album

[@Missie34]

there two are everthing i loved hearing about the basment family and just all the stories were great we love you missy💜💜💜💜

[@kingtez7352]

😂😂when Missy talk about Timb making her album @ 32:10 got me dead 💀"you talking bout this one" *with attitude* that's that inner Pisces 😂😂

[@samanthagabbidon6065]

Wow, ladies I'm so proud of you Thanks for sharing for real. Queens having real talk.

[@octaviakf]

I know they're definitely going to collaborate on Mary J new album I mean I swear that's going to be some fire LOL. Man its going to be crazy for sure

[@marcelljohnson2583]

octaviakf yup I heard it today glo up is 🔥🔥🔥

[@Rasfa]

Can't believe this wasn't filmed

[@ShellySmith808]

Rasfa it's kind of nice it wasn't filmed.

[@anglejohnson3857]

+Vibes & Stuf why?

[@cdubb8185]

omg, you can hear all the love they have for each other..... like two friends sipping getting drunk on the couch just tripping😂😂😂😂

[@misskingi952]

cdubb right! Lol

[@rachealsilburn901]

Devonte Swing!

[@nhills505]

Aaliyah forevaaa 😍😎👌🏾

[@deejayfikes]

Missy elliott and mary j blige were sooo close back in the day.

[@ScoobyDadecounty]

They still is besties

[@ceddyboy2hot]

I love the whole Missy and Timberland sound! Aaliyah was on the rise and I love her. Miss you baby girl!

[@LaCheleWallace]

EXCELLENT INTERVIEW! This is how an interview should be done. You just talk and kick it. And it's coming from people that make legit good music and know/understand music. I love knowing the behind the scenes technical stuff. Missy and them had somethin' so special. I became a fan off of those sounds instantly. Lots of memories behind their work. And you know what you've done, Mary so I don't have to get too deep into that. _Never Been_ should've been a single for sure. You missed out on opportunity, Mary. It's all good though.

[@tamoneb]

+LaCheleWallace I always see your posts on KZbin videos and I respect your enthusiasm for GOOD music.

[@LaCheleWallace]

T Jamaal Thanks bae.

[@MsMajige]

People who respect one another, that's what made the interview so great and special.

[@MsMajige]

People who respect one another, that's what made the interview so great and special.

[@MsMajige]

People who respect one another, that's what made the interview so great and special.

[@plur2179]

Whitney Houston so gangster

[@1uhot426]

20:39 "Cuz you know, missy can give you a good nasty record, i can give you a good FRESH nasty record" lol You better go head missy n know your skill lol

[@serritahenley4593]

This interview is amazing!!!!!

[@MsSblackwell13]

What a great interview!

[@99sclark]

I STILL feel that way about Jazmine Sullivan! Goosebumps EVERY time she opens her mouth to sing. Yes, she IS that GREAT!

[@SmartyPanTs18]

I'm enjoying this conversation 💖🌈

[@LarryDWilmore79]

It's about time someone bring something real to the scene. Donohue, Ricky Lake, Jerry Springer and even Ellis D all brought that sense of non-scripted illusion even if it was.... But Mary truly has something for guests who becomes the interest and not have the play safe scene going on. It's real and respectful..let's talk..it's about you and not me. It's good to know that Mary still hungers that she not afraid to need more and not just want it to have it. It's nice to know that she doesn't mind admitting she's missing that full Missy E. flava.

[@whoasheDOPE]

This interview just gave me all the life I needed

[@e.martin4217]

I Love Missy& Mary both Incredible music Artist.Glad to hear downtoEarth interview on Music business.

[@TillRapture]

Missy Blige and Mary Elliott. wow!

[@mikel4531]

The Queen of hip hop soul and the Queen of hip hop 👑👑💖💖✨✨ Both legendary music icons.

[@ianhenry6874]

Great interview. Never knew Mary did this for Beats entertainment

[@RapFanatic4ever]

Did Mary host a radio show we don’t know about ?

[@ivalinapasse2469]

Just Superb Give Missy her Award. Love Mary and Missy just Awesome Real Talk!!!

[@TheRealArrendondo]

hip hop is the world now....Missy you did do it for the whole world Living Legend

[@jda226]

I was 17 when One in a million came out and we partied

[@2hectikent330]

when talkin about get ur freak on she said the wrong album the album was mis e addictive no under construction love her still

[@redgoo5964]

Dope interview

[@xoxoabbywashere]

Juice Box yung

[@wwenewyork7570]

I’m mad cause This should’ve been a VISUAL INTERVIEW 😩🤦🏽‍♂️

[@seanmcmillian1041]

Two Queens. Living Legends!

[@garimosa86]

Missy Elliott is my forever my idol love her till death do us apart and beyond

[@Snookums-tc8vx]

I didn't think I would sit and listen to the whole interview but I did. The whole conversation was interesting. Great job ladies!

[@SnoopCatts]

DO DAT!!!! MISSY BLIGE - MARY ELLIOTT!!

[@LilTubeBoi]

1 word "Wow"

[@charlita25]

I love 💕 how there is not any negative comments under this video.

[@nikkimcd5729]

You showl right sis!!

[@corashadwick902]

Poor Mary J n that leach of a hubby lol

[@TreyGold]

You both are awesome

[@miystiqueskillz2233]

I love the way they say "reckid' record

[@msve3730]

So was she talking about DeVante with the casio small keyboard making ballads or Tim ?

[@wr513]

Love both of these ladies!

[@devitamatthews8088]

How awesome is this... Fly High #BabyGirl ⚘

[@aaliyahfountain3118]

I want to know exactly which Gina Smith & Eric Foreman are you saying died. Because Eric Foreman a male hair dresser has lived in Texas Midwest area all his life and Gina. The music industry is based on 80% lies... this is not the first time people have fed off lies and deceit of the music industry...

[@msneetbaby]

Queens!!

[@Cherchezlatrish]

Would have loved to hear her talk about her working with Monica!

[@kennyebony5095]

Yeah they can't cover everything in such little time.

[@CarlosRhodesmusic]

I love how they mentioned never been from the no more drama album

[@rachealsilburn901]

Yea that 1 in a million went hard! Missy did that!

[@b00tsyallday]

†Never Been†.....ooh my, my, my! It was eh-vah-re-thang. I still love this song.

[@fah232]

This is why that lil group Mary, Missy, Kim, Brat, Tisha, Tishia and A.J. are so grounded. They are surrounded by day-ones that more than likely check them when needed

[@eshatubes]

Dope!!!! Just listening some Legends talk about the good ole day!!!!!

[@nicandrews1370]

It would have been dope if we could have had a visual 😔