Make a Movie

Not to be confused with "Make a Move".
"Make a Movie"
Single by Twista featuring Chris Brown
from the album The Perfect Storm
Released August 24, 2010
Format Digital download
Recorded 2010
Genre Hip hop, R&B
Length 3:20
Label Get Money Gang Entertainment/EMI
Writer(s) Carl Terrell Mitchell, Chris Brown, Samuel Lindley, Aaron Levius Brunson
Producer(s) The Legendary Traxster
Twista singles chronology
"I Do"
(2010)		 'Make a Movie"
(2010)		 "Welcome to My Hood (Remix)"
(2011)
Chris Brown chronology
"Deuces"
(2010)		 "Make a Movie"
(2010)		 "Yeah 3x"
(2010)

"Make a Movie" is the first single from American rapper Twista's eighth studio album The Perfect Storm. It was released on August 24, 2010.[1] The track charted in the United States and a music video was shot.

Background

The song was put down as being unoriginal, as there been other songs titled "Make a Movie" about making sex tapes, such as "Make a Movie" by Chamillionaire, which Twista is featured on.[2] The original version of the track featured T-Pain on the hook but the final version features Chris Brown.[2] The collaboration was said to be unexpected and geared towards a pop audience.[3] Twista explained that the collaboration came around due to mutual respect between the two.[4] The song was described by Rap-Up as "Twista spiting his rapid flow while Chris Brown croons over the seductive track."[5]

Critical reception

The critical reception to "Make A Movie" was generally mixed. Allmusic's David Jeffries was also critical: "when Twista compares his shutter speed to his sex speed on “Make a Movie,” it’s a cringe-worthy moment even R. Kelly would avoid."[6] DJBooth.net also wrote a mixed review: "Make a Movie, a quasi-R rated jam that brings on recovering superstar Chris Brown for a Kardashian inspired ode to cinematic intercourse. Like much of Twista’s more radio ready work, it’s not particularly impressive, but unless you’re dead set against having a good time you won’t be able to stop your head from nodding."[7] William E. Ketchum III of HipHopDX wrote a more positive review: "Even though “Make A Movie” is formulaic, it wins with its cheesy porno references, a solid Chris Brown chorus, and a silky instrumental."[8] RapReviews was also positive about the song: "there are songs like "Make a Movie" featuring Chris Brown which harken back to the freak flop flow of "Slow Jamz," with the perfectly contradictory combination of fast slung lyrics to slow quiet storm grooves."[9]

Music video

The music video debuted on MTV on September 8, 2010.[10] It was directed by Colin Tilley.[11] It was described as tame compared to the subject matter.[12]

Track listing

iTunes single digital download
  1. "Make a Movie" (featuring Chris Brown) - 3:20

Charts

Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[13] 71
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] 6
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[15] 6
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] 28

Release history

Region Date Format
United States August 24, 2010 digital download
November 9, 2010 CD track
November 30, 2010 [17] Radio airplay

References

  1. ↑ "Make a Movie (feat. Chris Brown) - EP by Twista - Download Make a Movie (feat. Chris Brown) - EP on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Twista ft. Chris Brown - Make a Movie - Listen Now". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  3. ↑ "Download Twista 'Make A Movie' f/ Chris Brown - Gowhere Hip Hop". Chicagonow.com. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  4. ↑ Rodriguez, Jayson (2010-09-07). "Chris Brown 'Jumped' On 'Make A Movie,' Twista Says - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  5. ↑ http://www.rap-up.com/2010/08/09/new-music-twista-f-chris-brown-make-a-movie/
  6. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-perfect-storm-mw0002052677
  7. ↑ http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/twista-the-perfect-storm-11101001/
  8. ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.1563/title.twista-the-perfect-storm
  9. ↑ http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2010_11_perfectstorm.html
  10. ↑ http://www.mtv.com/videos/twista/576014/make-a-movie.jhtml#artist=500934
  11. ↑ Music video at Twista.com
  12. ↑ Make A Movie at idolator.com
  13. ↑ "Twista Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot 100 for Twista. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Twista Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Twista. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Twista Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Twista. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Twista Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Rhythmic Songs for Twista. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  17. ↑ http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239#210

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