EAST GREENWICH, Rhode Island — Admit it — when Missy Elliott’s “Work It” comes on the radio you sing along. Or at least try to.
It’s a tricky song that requires singing some of the lyrics backwards.
It’s no problem for Mary Halsey.
**WARNING: Video includes some explicit lyrics
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She posted a video of her singing the song at a park in East Greenwich, Rhode Island back on July 29th.
It’s now been viewed more than 6 million times — including by Missy Elliott herself.
Halsey nailed every lyric and even included some booty-shakin’ dance moves.
I just found out I have a FUNKY WHITE SISTER😳😩😂🤣 forreal doe😂🤣& she brought her home girl with her from da hood that keep tip toeing in the background with a plate of food🤣 yo I’m done!😂 but she straight killed “Work It” sound effects & all🙌🏾 I love it🔥🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/Rg9TTHAqu2
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 8, 2018
“I just found out I have a FUNKY WHITE SISTER,” Elliott, who released the song back in 2002, tweeted of Halsey’s performance.
“She straight killed ‘Work It’ sound effects & all,” Elliott wrote. “I love it.”
Elliott also noted the woman dancing in the background while eating what appeared to be ramen noodles
Wait her friend has a cup of oodles & noodles tipping in the back I think! Lord! Go awwwwf🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🤣 https://t.co/keMkn5N9Fc
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) August 8, 2018
According to her Facebook page, Halsey, 47, is a recreation assistant at a nursing home.