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Format
  
CD single 12"

Length
  
4:57

Genre
  
R&B hip hop

Label
  
Goldmind Elektra

Released
  
March 23, 1998 (1998-03-23)

Recorded
  
1997; Master Sound Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

"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.

Contents

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 the girls of 702 in the background while singing their verses. In another scene, other dolls are in a big cage dancing with Elliott.

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

References

Beep Me 911 Wikipedia
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