Brittany Brown, the director of digital and technological communication, originally pitched the idea to Elliott’s team.
In NASA’sannouncement, she explains that the collaboration was inspired by Missy Elliott’s frequent use of space imagery.
Elliott’s music videos often feature futuristic themes with a cyberpunk-like aesthetic.
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She often wears metallic fabrics and bold colors while performing, reflecting a combination of retro and new-world styles.
This advanced technology made it possible to send Missy Elliott’s song to Venus precisely and quickly.
For the first time, a hip-hop song was transmitted#OutOfThisWorld.
OH SNAPWe bout to go#OUTOFTHISWORLDon this tour 4real tho!
The ENERGY gone be through the ROOF!
