Missy
Elliott ruled the Super Bowl, and now the charts. The hip-hop icon has
surged back into the top 10 following her show-stealing set during Katy
Perry’s halftime spectacular on Sunday.
The 12-minute performance
at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. became the
most-watched and highest-rated Super Bowl halftime show in history.
Millions—118.5
to be exact—tuned in to watch Missy perform a medley of her hits
including “Get Ur Freak On,” “Work It,” and “Lose Control.”
All
three songs currently hold spots in the top 10 on iTunes. According to
Billboard, her catalog could gain 1,000 percent in sales with
70,000-plus downloads sold. That would be up from 6,000 in the week
prior. “Work It” appears to be the hottest seller with 20,000 download
3 of the Top 10 songs on #iTunes right now are @MissyElliott. Just sayin'. #SB49 http://t.co/ZMPX8aE3tk pic.twitter.com/dfNxHjPeso
— iTunes Music (@iTunesMusic) 2 Février 2015
Her friends including Timbaland, Ciara, and Monica tweeted congratulatory messages. A humbled Missy thanked her longtime supporters and welcomed new fans, who may not have been familiar with her.
Tbh I didn't realize how much I was missed til last night.I'm crying y'all 4give me I just can't stop thanking God & y'all
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) 2 Février 2015
I'm so humbled that's why I keep saying thank u! But I just want y'all 2 know I appreciate all of u sincerely...
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) 2 Février 2015
I think it's cool new kids think I'm a new artist that goes to show u that I'm still on 🔥 & will rip down stages 20 yrs later
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) 2 Février 2015
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