"Make It Hot" is the first single from Nicole's debut album of the same name. The single was released May 12, 1998. The single was written by Missy "Misdemeanor" 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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"Make It Hot" | ||||
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Single by Nicole featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and Mocha | ||||
from the album Make It Hot | ||||
Released | May 12, 1998 | |||
Recorded | 1997 | |||
Studio | Manhattan Center Studios (New York City) | |||
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Length | 4:27 | |||
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Producer(s) | Timbaland | |||
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The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin.[1] It 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.
"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.
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 |
Chart (1998) | Position |
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U.S. Billboard Hot 100[7] | 41 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 700,000[9] |
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