Missundaztood is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Pink. It was released on November 20, 2001, by Arista Records. After the commercial breakthrough of her 2000 debut album Can't Take Me Home, Pink became frustrated and dissatisfied with the lack of creative control and being marketed as a white R&B singer. Aspiring to pursue a rawer rock-inspired musical direction, she started working on the album with Linda Perry after unwittingly discovering her phone number in her makeup artist's phone book. Rather than rely on trendy producers, Pink decided to collaborate with producers and artists who were inspiring to her, enlisting help from Dallas Austin, Damon Elliott, Marti Frederiksen, and Scott Storch. The album also features guest appearances from Perry, Scratch, Steven Tyler, and guitarist Richie Supa.