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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, and was also released as the sixth single in the soundtrack of 1997 film '']'' 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, and was also released as the sixth single in the soundtrack of 1997 film Men in Black 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

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

Side B

"Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27
"Beep Me 911" (Acapella) - 4:16

U.S. promo single

Side A

"Beep Me 911" (Radio Version)
"Beep Me 911" (LP Version Dirty)

Side B

"Beep Me 911" (Instrumental)
"Beep Me 911" (Acapella)

12" remix promo

Side A

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

Side B

"Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Instrumental) - 4:17
"Beep Me 911" (Remix) (Acapella) - 3:51

12" single

Side A

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

Side B

"Beep Me 911" (Remix - Main Version) - 4:20
"Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27

UK CD Maxi-single

"Beep Me 911" (Radio Version) - 4:24
"Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 Radio Remix) - 3:55
"Beep Me 911" (Jason Nevins Beeps Missy Elliott 911 Extended Remix) - 5:02
"Beep Me 911" (Ganja Kru Remix) - 6:27

German 12" Promo

Side A

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

Side B

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

Charts

Chart (1998)	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay	13

References

External links

Missy-Elliott.com — official site
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v t e Missy Elliott
Discography Production discography Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Supa Dupa Fly Da Real World Miss E... So Addictive Under Construction This Is Not a Test! The Cookbook
Compilations	Respect M.E.
Extended plays	Iconology
Singles	"The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" "Sock It 2 Me" "Beep Me 911" "Hit Em wit da Hee" "She's a Bitch" "All n My Grill" "Hot Boyz" "Get Ur Freak On" "Lick Shots" "One Minute Man" "Take Away" "4 My People" "Work It" "Gossip Folks" "Fighting Temptation" "Pass That Dutch" "I'm Really Hot" "Lose Control" "Teary Eyed" "We Run This" "Ching-a-Ling" "Shake Your Pom Pom" "WTF (Where They From)" "I'm Better" "Throw It Back"
Featured singles	"That's What Little Girls Are Made Of" "Brand New" "Ooh, Ooh Baby" "The Things That You Do (Bad Boy Remix)" "Steelo" "Do Thangz (Main Pass Remix)" "You Don't Have to Worry (Remix)" "Cold Rock a Party" "Can We" "Not Tonight (Remix)" "Up Jumps Da Boogie" "What About Us?" "Make It Hot" "5 Minutes" "Trippin'" "I Want You Back" "Here We Come" "I Like Control" "Ya Di Ya" "Take That" "Is That Yo Chick" "Son of a Gun" "Bootylicious (Rockwilder Remix)" "Oops (Oh My)" "The Knoc" "Burnin' Up (Remix)" "Crew Deep" "Honk Your Horn" "Cop That Shit" "Party to Damascus" "Tush" "Turn da Lights Off" "1, 2 Step" "Car Wash" "Touch It (Remix)" "Love Me or Hate Me (Remix)" "Let It Go" "Do It (Remix)" "Bad Girl" "Need U Bad" "Whatcha Think About That" "Let's Just Do It" "Work" "Fakin' It" "Get Involved" "Nobody's Perfect" "Bad Girls (N.A.R.S & Switch Remixes)" "How Ya Doin'?" "Without Me" "Niliria" "I Deserve It" "Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)" "Tempo" "Levitating" "Fly Girl"
Promotional singles	"Back in the Day" "Best, Best" "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Remix)" "9th Inning" "Triple Threat" "Burnitup!" "Pep Rally"
Related articles	4 All the Sistas Around da World Verizon Ladies First Tour The Goldmind Inc. "Boulevard of Broken Songs"

v t e 702
LeMisha Grinstead Meelah Williams Irish Grinstead Amelia Grinstead Orish Grinstead Cree Lemore Tiffany Villarreal
Studio albums	No Doubt 702 Star
Singles	"Steelo" "Get It Together" "All I Want" "No Doubt" "Where My Girls At?" "You Don't Know" "Gotta Leave" "I Still Love You"
Featured artist	"This Lil' Game We Play" "Beep Me 911"
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