Missy — Elliott - Take Away (feat. Ginuwine)

Modern listeners and critics often view the track as a nostalgic masterpiece that proved Missy could master "straight declarations of love" just as easily as club bangers.

Although written before the tragic passing of , the song became inextricably linked to her through its music video.

.. So Addictive or see how this song performed on the ? Missy Elliott - Take Away (feat. Ginuwine)

: Timbaland delivers a soulful, slow-jam atmosphere that some critics at the time felt was a "throwaway" or "dull" compared to the rest of the album's innovative sound, though fans have since labeled it a "hidden gem" of early 2000s R&B. The Aaliyah Connection

: Directed by Dave Meyers, the video opens with a dedication to Aaliyah and features imagery of her reflected in waterfalls and angelic statues. Modern listeners and critics often view the track

While Missy is known for "chop-socky speedbeats" and "dazzling verbal somersaults," "Take Away" is a straightforward R&B ballad that emphasizes vocal texture over rhythmic experimentation.

: The song relies heavily on the "angelic" voice of newcomer Tweet and the "sensitive" crooning of Ginuwine , with Missy often sitting back to allow the vocalists to carry the melody. So Addictive or see how this song performed on the

“Hearing Missy Elliot & Genuwine express themselves about their friendships with Aaliyah in this song was healing to hear.” Reddit · Missy Elliott