Missy Elliott - Take Away -

Crafted alongside her longtime creative partner Timbaland , the song breaks away from the frantic, futuristic bounce of hits like "Get Ur Freak On". Instead, it relies on a lush, atmospheric backdrop of acoustic guitars and slow, pulsing basslines.

Though the song was originally recorded as a straightforward romantic slow jam, its meaning shifted dramatically following the tragic passing of R&B icon in August 2001. Missy Elliott - Take Away