Make a Movie

"Make a Movie" is the first single and a popular song 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.

"Make a Movie"
Single by Twista featuring Chris Brown
from the album The Perfect Storm
ReleasedAugust 24, 2010 (2010-08-24)
Recorded2010
GenreHip hop, R&B
Length3:20
LabelGet Money Gang Entertainment/EMI
Songwriter(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 singles chronology
"Deuces"
(2010)		 "Make a Movie"
(2010)		 "Yeah 3x"
(2010)

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]

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
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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. "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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2013-08-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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 Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  14. "Twista Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  15. "Twista Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  16. "Twista Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  17. http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239#210
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