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Total "Tripped" Up By Missy Elliott's Production Style

Total has just released its new self-titled album, "Kima, Keisha & Pam," which features production work from Heavy D, Missy Elliott, Puff Daddy and Steven Jordan -- with the latter two having previously handled songs on the girls' 1996 album.

Elliott manned the boards for Total's new single, "Trippin'," and in addition to laying down a vocal part on the track, Missy's approach to recording the song forced them to work in a manner they weren't used to.

"She does not play," vocalist Keisha told the MTV Radio Network of Elliott's production style. "We could be in the studio joking, laughing, preparing, and Missy [would come in and say] 'OK, Keisha. I just need Keisha. No one else can come in.' And I think that's really dope. It was different for us because Total was just always together. I think she wanted to have a taste of the individuality [in order] to bring us together."

In addition to the heavy-duty producers, several of Total's Bad Boy labelmates make convenient supporting

contributions, including Mase and 112.

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