Make a Movie

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"Make a Movie"
Single by Twista featuring Chris Brown
from the album The Perfect Storm
ReleasedAugust 24, 2010 (2010-08-24)
Recorded2010
Genre
Length3:20
LabelGet Money Gang Entertainment/EMI
Songwriter(s)Carl Terrell Mitchell, Samuel Lindley, Faheem Najm[1]
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)

"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.[2] The track charted in the United States and a music video was shot.

Background[edit]

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.[3] The original version of the track featured T-Pain on the hook but the final version features Chris Brown.[3] The collaboration was said to be unexpected and geared towards a pop audience.[4] Twista explained that the collaboration came around due to mutual respect between the two.[5] The song was described by Rap-Up as "Twista spiting his rapid flow while Chris Brown croons over the seductive track."[6]

Critical reception[edit]

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".[7] 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."[8] 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."[9] 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."[10]

Music video[edit]

The music video debuted on MTV on September 8, 2010.[11] It was directed by Colin Tilley.[12] It was described as tame compared to the subject matter.[13]

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format
United States August 24, 2010 Digital download
November 9, 2010 CD track
November 30, 2010 [19] Radio airplay

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Twista - The Perfect Storm". Discogs.com. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Make a Movie (feat. Chris Brown) - EP by Twista - Download Make a Movie (feat. Chris Brown) - EP on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. August 24, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  3. ^ a b "Twista ft. Chris Brown - Make a Movie - Listen Now". Djbooth. Djbooth.net. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  4. ^ "Download Twista 'Make A Movie' f/ Chris Brown - Gowhere Hip Hop". Chicagonow.com. March 23, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  5. ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (September 7, 2010). "Chris Brown 'Jumped' On 'Make A Movie,' Twista Says - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Retrieved December 4, 2010.
  6. ^ "New Music: Twista f/ Chris Brown – 'Make a Movie'". Rap-up.com.
  7. ^ "The Perfect Storm - Twista | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Twista - the Perfect Storm - Stream & Read Album Reviews". Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  9. ^ "Twista - the Perfect Storm | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews | HipHop DX". Archived from the original on 2013-07-22. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  10. ^ "Twista :: The Perfect Storm :: Get Money Gang, LLC". Rapreviews.com.
  11. ^ "Make a Movie | Twista | Music Video | MTV". MTV. Archived from the original on 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  12. ^ "Music video". Twista.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Chris Brown Sings About Making A Sex Tape In Twista's "Make A Movie" Vid". Idolator.com. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Twista Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  15. ^ "Twista Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  16. ^ "Twista Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  17. ^ "Twista Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  18. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  19. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-02-19. Retrieved 2010-12-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)