[citation needed] In 1999, Elliott produced major single "15 Minutes" for former Boyz II Men member Marc Nelson, reaching the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #4 on the R&B charts.
[7] Elliott received a phone call from Columbia Records A&R Teresa LaBarbera Whites, who wanted him to meet "this great group in Houston" prior to the release of their debut album.
He flew to Houston and met for dinner with the group (Destiny's Child) and their manager Mathew Knowles, but was unable to send any productions in time for their album.
Elliott, alongside co-writer Rufus Moore and co-producer Jovonn Alexander, subsequently sent a disc of written tracks for potential inclusion on their second album.
Beyoncé heard the song, began writing to it, and Knowles sent a rough draft to Elliott, who was impressed with the melodic, syncopated-rap delivery, and the "democratic" message addressed to both men and women.