Released June 2, 1998 Length 4:27 | Genre R&B, hip hop soul | |
Format CD single, cassette single, 7" single, 12" single Recorded 1997; Manhattan Center Studios
(New York City, New York) Label Elektra, The Goldmind Inc. | ||
"Make It Hot" is the first single from Nicole's debut album of the same name. The single was released June 2, 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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Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Christopher Erskin. 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.
Chart performance
"Make It Hot" reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks, #5 on the Top 40 Mainstream, #6 on the Rhythmic Top 40, and #40 on the Top 40 Tracks. The song also hit #22 on the UK charts.
Track listing
- Radio Version (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha) - 4:05
- Instrumental - 4:28
- Acapella (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha) - 3:48