Missy Elliott's explosive take on hip-hop inspired many groundbreaking artists. Nicki Minaj, Azealia Banks and M.I.A. represent just a few of the bold women empowered to stake a claim in the world of urban music. Vocalists F.K.A. Twigs, Solange and BANKS also follow Missy by twisting sounds, crossing into R&B, hip-hop and pop, while Kanye's inventive production owes some debt to Missy's dynamism.