Make It Hot (song)
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| Single by Nicole featuring Missy Elliott and Mocha | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| from the album Make It Hot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Released | June 2, 1998[1] (See Release history) |
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| Format | CD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recorded | January - April 1998 Manhattan Center Studios (New York City, New York) |
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| Genre | R&B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 4:27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Label | Elektra/The Goldmind Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Writer(s) | Missy Elliott, Tim Mosley, A. Richards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Producer | Timbaland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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"Make It Hot" is the first single off Nicole Wray's album, Make It Hot. The single was released August 25, 1998. The single was written by Missy Elliott, Tim Mosley, and A. Richards, and was produced by Timbaland. The song features Mocha and Missy Elliott and uncredited lead and background vocals from Keli Nicole Price.
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[edit] Music video
The music video takes place in a movie theater. It starts with Missy Elliott's voice coming first, then leads into Mocha's rap verse with Nicole standing beside her. Later, in another room, Nicole and her dancers are dancing to the music while Nicole is singing. Cameo appearances are made by Aaliyah, Playa, Ginuwine, Timbaland and Magoo. The video finishes with them singing the rest of the song and Nicole's dancers.
[edit] Chart performance
"Make It Hot" reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100,[2] #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks,[3] #5 on the Top 40 Mainstream,[4] #6 on the Rhythmic Top 40,[5] and #40 on the Top 40 Tracks.[6] The song also hit #22 on the UK charts.
[edit] Release history
| Country | Date |
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| Japan | June 2, 1998[7] |
| United Kingdom | June 9, 1998[8] |
| Germany | July 6, 1998[9] |
| United States | August 25, 1998 |
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1998) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 5 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 22 |
| End of year chart (1998) | Position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[10] | 41 |
[edit] Track listing
- Radio Version (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha) - 4:05
- Instrumental - 4:28
- Acapella (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha) - 3:48
[edit] References
- ^ Amazon.co.jp： Make It Hot: Nicole: 音楽
- ^ Make It Hot hits #5 on Billboards 100
- ^ Make It Hot hits #2 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
- ^ Make It Hot becomes #5 on 40 Mainstream
- ^ Make It Hot reaches #6 on Rhythmic Top 40
- ^ Make It Hot makes #40 on the Top 40 Tracks
- ^ Amazon.co.jp： Make It Hot: Nicole: 音楽
- ^ Amazon.co.uk: Make It Hot: Nicole: Music
- ^ Amazon.de: Make It Hot/ [Vinyl Single]: Nicole Feat.Missy Elliott Ray: Musik
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1998". http://longboredsurfer.com/charts.php?year=1998. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
