Throw It Back

"Throw It Back" was written by Elliott, Quintin Ernest Talbert, Michael Aristotle, and William Jared Buggs, while production was handled by Willi Hendrix.^[3] Musically, "Throw It Back" has been described as a "woozy, futuristic romp" containing "distorted bass lines", frenetic production",^[4] and trap snares.^[5] Lyrically, "Throw It Back" contains references to Elliott's history, as well as previous collaborators Tweet and Heavy D,^[5] and Elliott's 2002 single "Work It".^[6]

Jordan Darville of The Fader, named "Throw It Back" "the standout track" from Iconology.^[7]

A music video for "Throw It Back" was released alongside Iconology. It contains a guest appearance from Teyana Taylor.^[8] The video begins with a young girl waking up in a museum with paintings of the rapper. After entering a foggy room, Elliott appears with several dancers and cheerleaders in colorful outfits and afros.^[6] The video also contains references to Elliott's career, similar to the lyrical content.^[9] Anika Reed of USA Today described the video as "[showing] Elliott's unwavering authenticity" and "celebrating blackness".^[10] Katherine J. Igoe, writing for Marie Claire, called the video "a complete return to form" for Elliott.^[9]

Adapted from Iconology's liner notes.^[3]

• Missy Elliott – lead artist, songwriter
• Michael Aristotle – songwriter
• Quintin Ernest Talbert – songwriter
• Wili Hendrix – production
• Chris Godbey – engineering
• Glenn Schick – mastering
• Finis "KY" White – mixing