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'''Beep Me 911''' is a song recorded by American rapper ], featuring vocals by R&B trio ] and rapper ]. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff, and ] for her debut album '']'' (1997) and released as the album's third single in 1998. '''Beep Me 911''' is a song recorded by American rapper ], featuring vocals by R&B trio ] and rapper ]. It was written and composed by Elliott, Melvin Barcliff and ] for her debut album '']'' (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.

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"Beep Me 911"
Song

Beep Me 911 is a song recorded by American rapper 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 starts at a pink dollhouse where Elliott is wearing a yellow sparking dress and dancing with other dolls in a big cage. The girls of 702 are pole dancing and singing their verses.

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 "Go That-A-Way" as homage to the singer.

Formats and track listings

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

U.S. 12" promo single

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

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

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

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
  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

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
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay 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

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