For her new single, “Lose Control,” Missy pays tribute to Detroit electro/techno pioneers Cybotron by sampling their seminal 1983 hit single “Clear.” Plenty of artists have put their spin on “Clear” over the years, namely Miami bass acts, and although Missy’s take does little more than affix her vocals atop the original instrumental, it somehow works better than any version I’ve heard. It’s like the track had been begging for a high-maintenance makeover for over a decade. I suppose it’s better late than never. For the chorus of “Lose Control,” Missy recruits R&B starlet and fellow crunkette Ciara, who gets delightfully old school with the line, “My name is Ciara for all you fly fellas / No one can do it better…” Fatman Scoop plays the role of the enthusiastic booty aerobics instructor (i.e., “Put your hands up, and make your ass do this!”).

It’s by no means a great song, but it’ll be nice to hear a real electro track on the ol’ Top 40 boob dial. In any case, if Juan Atkins isn’t in the video, I’ll be pissed.

[stream “Clear”]
[stream “Lose Control”]