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This was Missy Elliott's breakthrough as a Rap artist after guest appearing on this remix to the 1997 hit. Missy explained via her VH1 "Behind The Music" episode that Diddy was the inspiration behind her getting on the remix to "Things".

| Gina Thompson debuted on the scene in 1996 with her one and only album, "Nobody Does It Better" on the Mercury label. The album was produced by Rodney Jerkins and to be honest its like a showcase for the producer. This was before Rodney Jerkins became the big producer he is now. The first single, "The Things That You Do" featured Missy Elliott on the remix and that was her introduction to the rap world. I remember an old friend of mine introduced me to this album like he has so many in the past. He was gushing about this and once he got it, I had to have it as well. Gina has an astounding voice and she works that voice on several of my favorite songs including; "Can't Wait Another Minute", "Strung Out", "Without You", and "Freak On".

"You might win some but you just lost one" were the lyrics recited by the now reclusive Lauryn Hill. It was from her song "Lost Ones" from her "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill". It was her highly acclaimed album that I wasn't that fond of. The title "Lost Ones" is significant here because several artists Missy Elliott has discovered over the years have faded into obscurity. We all know Missy Elliott as the superproducer who never quite get the credit she deserves. Well today she will get some credit for her outstanding list of "Lost Ones". Remember that the information here provided is to the best of my knowledge. Gina Thompson - Missy's first major appearance was on the remix to Gina Thompson's "Things That You Do" remix. Eventually Missy signed Gina to Gold Mind; an imprint of Missy's former label, Elektra Records. Gina's second album was shelved(never released) and Gina suddenly faded into obscurity. R...