as do missys songwriting attempts in general IMHO. the melody is paper thin at best. static is a lyricist to my knowledge, but the problem is that even if he does make up those melodies, theres nothing for him to pin them to. its just a beat, nothing else. the beat itself is static so it cant really go anywhere.

>I think Tim has surrounded himself with good writers
>particularly from a melodic standpoint. Static is THE MAN!!
>Missy is also a good writer when she ain't on some "pussy
>don't fail me now" type ish. I also think that as producer
>he helps to shape and guide the melody to make his songs
>standout. No doubt about it, "Cry Me A River" can definitely
>be stripped down, piano or guitar.