"Make It Hot" is the first single from

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's debut album of the same name. The single was released on June 2, 1998. The single was written by

Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the R&B girl group Sista during the 1990s, who were part ...

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, and A. Richards, and was produced by

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. The song features Mocha and Elliott and uncredited lead and background vocals from Keli Nicole Price.

Music video

The official

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for the song was directed by

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. 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

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, Playa, Keli Nicole Price (who sings the second chorus),

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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. Make It Hot makes #40 on the Top 40 Tracks/ref> The song also hit #22 on the UK charts.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Track listing

#Radio Version (featuring

& Mocha) - 4:05 #Instrumental - 4:28 #Acapella (featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha) - 3:48

References

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