"Hit Em wit da Hee" is a single by singer/rapper

Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the R&B girl group Sista during the 1990s, who were part ...

. The track is found on her debut album, 1997's ''

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''. The single was not eligible to chart in the US (because it was not commercially released there), and it was a success overseas, reaching No. 25 in the UK, her fourth consecutive top 40 hit. The music video edit of the song contains sampled strings from the

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". In the US the album version was released to radio and it received minor mainstream urban radio airplay and peaked at No. 61 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. Released from ''Supa Dupa Fly'', it was the final single from the album during summer 1998.

Music video

The music video for this song takes place in a dark castle on a hill and it was shot on March 31, 1998. Elliott is seen in a suit dancing with other dancers. When the song changes to the "Jóga" instrumental, she is seen walking with a magic chalice and three objects floating beside her; specifically a teapot, a metal egg holder and a metal gauntlet. Cameo appearances are made by Magoo, Keli Nicole Price,

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, Playa, Mocha, and

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer and rapper. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is widely acclaimed for his distinctive production work and "stuttering" rhythm ...

. The song ends with the metal horse moving rapidly almost as if Elliott had something to do with it. The remix of the song was used for the video. Instead of featuring

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, the remix features Keli Nicole Price, Mocha and

Track listings

US Single

;12" Promo ''Side A'' #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (Remix Extended Version) (featuring

& Mocha) #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (LP Version Clean) (featuring Lil' Kim & Mocha) ''Side B'' #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (Remix Instrumental) #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (Remix Acapella) (featuring Lil' Kim & Mocha) ;12" Single ''Side A'' #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (Remix Extended Version) (featuring Lil' Kim & Mocha) - 4:57 ''Side B'' #"Beep Me 911" (Remix) (featuring

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& Magoo) - 4:20 #"Sock It 2 Me" (Funky DL Remix) (featuring

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) - 4:30

UK Single

;CD Maxi-Single #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (LP Version) (featuring Lil' Kim & Mocha) - 4:53 #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (Ganja Kru Remix) (featuring Lil' Kim & Mocha) - 6:42 #"Sock It 2 Me" (Funky DL Remix) (featuring Da Brat) - 4:30

Europe Single

;12" SingleMissy Elliott – Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee
/ref> ''Side A'' #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (LP Version Dirty) (featuring Lil' Kim & Mocha) - 4:20 ''Side B'' #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (Remix Instrumental) - 4:53 #"Hit 'Em Wit Da Hee" (Ganja Kru Remix) (featuring Lil' Kim & Mocha) - 6:42

Charts

References

{{Lil' Kim 1998 singles Missy Elliott songs Music videos directed by Paul Hunter (director) Song recordings produced by Timbaland Songs written by Missy Elliott Songs written by Timbaland Songs written by Björk Songs written by Lil' Kim