"Make Love" is a song performed by American recording artist and songwriter Keri Hilson. It was written by Jamal "Polow da Don" Jones, Ester Dean and Jason Perry, and produced by Polow da Don and Perry for Hilson's debut studio album, In a Perfect World... (2009). The song was sent for urban adult contemporary airplay on June 23, 2009 as the fifth single from the album. Musically, "Make Love" is a downtempo R&B ballad. The song received mixed reviews from music critics; some of them criticized its long length and Hilson's vocals, while others named it one of the album's standouts.
After being sent out for radio airplay, "Make Love" reached number ten on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, but received no direct promotion. However, three months prior to the single's release, a music video for the song, directed by Matt Barnes, was released and served as a viral commercial for In a Perfect World... The clip features rapper Kanye West, who appears on the album's previous single, "Knock You Down".
"Make Love" was written by Jamal "Polow da Don" Jones, Ester Dean and Jason Perry, and produced by Polow da Don and co-produced by Perry. Hilson's produced the vocals, which were recorded by Bryan Jones at No Excuses Studio in Santa Monica, California with assistance from Bryan Morton. The recordings were later mixed by Jean Marie Horvat. Perry and Titus Johnson played keyboards on the song, and Thomas Drayton contributed guitars.[4] The song is one of three tracks on In a Perfect World... that Hilson did not co-write.[5] The song was used in a viral commercial prior to the album's release in March 2009,[6] and was later sent for urban adult contemporary airplay on June 23, 2009, as the fifth single from the album.[7]
Hilson explained that she is "stripping down and unwinding" with "Make Love", calling it real and natural.[6] She described it as self-explanatory, saying that it speaks of reviving love and "keeping things very interesting".[6] "A woman has to know when to set the pace, because that's what men need. So that's what the song is about", she said.[6] Musically, "Make Love" is an R&B ballad,[1] set in a slinky slow jamgroove.[3] Patrick Varine of The Observer-Dispatch referred it to as a "hacky mid-'90s R&B" song,[1] and its slow tempo was compared to ballads by American singer Ciara.[2] According to Mariel Concepcion of Billboard, the song sees Hilson tapping into her vulnerable side.[8]
ReceptionEdit
ReviewsEdit
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Sophie Bruce of BBC Music, Michael Wood of Los Angeles Times, and a writer for Rap-Up named the song one of the album's highlights.[3][5][9] Quentin B. Huff of PopMatters was positive, writing that the song and "Slow Dance" "tend to provide better matches between the vocals and the music, since the backdrop keeps things simple and the lyrics don’t always fall into slang and unintentional irony".[10] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine wrote that the album's problem is the slow numbers, including "Make Love". Cinquemani said that the song requires a "much more talented vocalist to elevate it above mere filler".[11] Steve Jones of USA Today named it a track to skip,[12] and Glenn Gamboa of Newsday also dismissed the song, writing that it "seems to go on forever, especially following the similarly too-long, too-drawn-out 'Slow Dance'".[2] Tracy Garraud of Vibe wrote that its chords "sound more like a Disney princess' cue than a royal highness' arrival and Hilson's fairy-dusted vocals sound more platonic than carnal".[13]
Chart performanceEdit
Following its release as a radio single, "Make Love" debuted at number 14 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart in the issue dated July 18, 2009.[14] The next week, it dropped to number 19.[15] In the issue dated August 8, 2009, it reached its peak position of number ten.[16] The song spent five weeks on the chart in total.[17]
Music videoEdit
Kanye West plays Hilson's partner in the video for "Make Love".
The music video for "Make Love" was directed by Matt Barnes.[6] The clip premiered on March 9, 2009 and served as a viral commercial for In a Perfect World...[18] Barnes referred the video to as a short film, noting that it has the form of a music video but there is no performance in it.[6] Hilson said that the opening scene of her entering her apartment represents her coming home from the studio on a normal day. She explained that the song and video show that the album has "real songs", not just uptempo ones for clubs.[6] The video guest stars Kanye West, who contributed vocals to "Knock You Down", one of the album's tracks.[5]
The video begins with Hilson as she comes home to her apartment and starts playing "Make Love" on a rough cut CD of In a Perfect World... After taking off her jacket, she sits down on the couch in the living room. In another room, West is seen getting out of bed. Hilson leaves for the kitchen where she puts out champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries. She then gets ready in the bathroom while West waits in the bedroom. When Hilson is finished, she joins him in bed and they start cuddling and kissing. The video ends with Hilson looking into the camera over West's shoulder.
Credits and personnelEdit
Songwriting – Jamal "Polow da Don" Jones, Ester Dean, Jason Perry
^ abcVarine, Patrick (March 18, 2009). "Album review: 'In a Perfect World,' by Keri Hilson". The Observer-Dispatch. GateHouse Media. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
^ abcGamboa, Glenn (March 24, 2009). . Newsday. Cablevision. Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
^ abcWood, Michael (March 23, 2009). "Album review: Keri Hilson's 'In a Perfect World...'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
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2009 2009 06 23 StudioNo Excuses Studio Santa MonicaGenreR amp BLength5 22LabelMosley Zone 4Songwriter s Jamal Jones Ester Dean Jason PerryProducer s Polow da Don Jason PerryKeri Hilson singles chronology Knock You Down 2009 Make Love 2009 Slow Dance 2009 After being sent out for radio airplay Make Love reached number ten on the Bubbling Under R amp B Hip Hop Singles chart but received no direct promotion However three months prior to the single s release a music video for the song directed by Matt Barnes was released and served as a viral commercial for In a Perfect World The clip features rapper Kanye West who appears on the album s previous single Knock You Down Contents 1 Background and composition 2 Reception 2 1 Reviews 2 2 Chart performance 3 Music video 4 Credits and personnel 5 Charts 6 References 7 External linksBackground and composition Edit Keri Hilson Make Love source source Make Love is a slow jam influenced by mid 90s R amp B and works by singer Ciara 1 2 3 Problems playing this file See media help Make Love was written by Jamal Polow da Don Jones Ester Dean and Jason Perry and produced by Polow da Don and co produced by Perry Hilson s produced the vocals which were recorded by Bryan Jones at No Excuses Studio in Santa Monica California with assistance from Bryan Morton The recordings were later mixed by Jean Marie Horvat Perry and Titus Johnson played keyboards on the song and Thomas Drayton contributed guitars 4 The song is one of three tracks on In a Perfect World that Hilson did not co write 5 The song was used in a viral commercial prior to the album s release in March 2009 6 and was later sent for urban adult contemporary airplay on June 23 2009 as the fifth single from the album 7 Hilson explained that she is stripping down and unwinding with Make Love calling it real and natural 6 She described it as self explanatory saying that it speaks of reviving love and keeping things very interesting 6 A woman has to know when to set the pace because that s what men need So that s what the song is about she said 6 Musically Make Love is an R amp B ballad 1 set in a slinky slow jam groove 3 Patrick Varine of The Observer Dispatch referred it to as a hacky mid 90s R amp B song 1 and its slow tempo was compared to ballads by American singer Ciara 2 According to Mariel Concepcion of Billboard the song sees Hilson tapping into her vulnerable side 8 Reception EditReviews Edit The song received mixed reviews from music critics Sophie Bruce of BBC Music Michael Wood of Los Angeles Times and a writer for Rap Up named the song one of the album s highlights 3 5 9 Quentin B Huff of PopMatters was positive writing that the song and Slow Dance tend to provide better matches between the vocals and the music since the backdrop keeps things simple and the lyrics don t always fall into slang and unintentional irony 10 Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine wrote that the album s problem is the slow numbers including Make Love Cinquemani said that the song requires a much more talented vocalist to elevate it above mere filler 11 Steve Jones of USA Today named it a track to skip 12 and Glenn Gamboa of Newsday also dismissed the song writing that it seems to go on forever especially following the similarly too long too drawn out Slow Dance 2 Tracy Garraud of Vibe wrote that its chords sound more like a Disney princess cue than a royal highness arrival and Hilson s fairy dusted vocals sound more platonic than carnal 13 Chart performance Edit Following its release as a radio single Make Love debuted at number 14 on the Bubbling Under R amp B Hip Hop Singles chart in the issue dated July 18 2009 14 The next week it dropped to number 19 15 In the issue dated August 8 2009 it reached its peak position of number ten 16 The song spent five weeks on the chart in total 17 Music video Edit Kanye West plays Hilson s partner in the video for Make Love The music video for Make Love was directed by Matt Barnes 6 The clip premiered on March 9 2009 and served as a viral commercial for In a Perfect World 18 Barnes referred the video to as a short film noting that it has the form of a music video but there is no performance in it 6 Hilson said that the opening scene of her entering her apartment represents her coming home from the studio on a normal day She explained that the song and video show that the album has real songs not just uptempo ones for clubs 6 The video guest stars Kanye West who contributed vocals to Knock You Down one of the album s tracks 5 The video begins with Hilson as she comes home to her apartment and starts playing Make Love on a rough cut CD of In a Perfect World After taking off her jacket she sits down on the couch in the living room In another room West is seen getting out of bed Hilson leaves for the kitchen where she puts out champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries She then gets ready in the bathroom while West waits in the bedroom When Hilson is finished she joins him in bed and they start cuddling and kissing The video ends with Hilson looking into the camera over West s shoulder Credits and personnel EditSongwriting Jamal Polow da Don Jones Ester Dean Jason Perry Production Polow da Don Co production Jason Perry Additional keyboards Jason Perry Titus Jackson Guitars Thomas Drayton Vocal production Keri Hilson Mixing Jean Marie HorvartCredits are adapted from the In a Perfect World album liner notes 4 Charts EditChart 2009 PeakpositionUS Bubbling Under R amp B Hip Hop Singles Billboard 16 10References Edit a b c Varine Patrick March 18 2009 Album review In a Perfect World by Keri Hilson The Observer Dispatch GateHouse Media Archived from the original on February 5 2013 Retrieved September 11 2011 a b c Gamboa Glenn March 24 2009 Review Keri Hilson s In a Perfect World Newsday Cablevision Archived from the original on March 27 2009 Retrieved September 11 2011 a b c Wood Michael March 23 2009 Album review Keri Hilson s In a Perfect World Los Angeles Times Retrieved September 11 2011 a b In a Perfect World booklet Keri Hilson Mosley Interscope 2009 p 4 b001200002 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link a b c Bruce Sophie May 8 2009 Keri Hilson In A Perfect World Review BBC Music British Broadcasting Corporation Retrieved September 11 2011 a b c d e f g Kanye West Goes Hard Working with Keri Hilson Rap Up Devin Lazerine March 17 2009 Retrieved September 11 2011 Urban AC Week of June 23 2009 Radio amp Records Archived from the original on June 2 2012 Retrieved September 11 2011 Concepcion Mariel April 4 2009 In a Perfect World Billboard Nielsen Business Media Archived from the original on May 2 2009 Retrieved September 11 2011 Review Roundup Keri Hilson In a Perfect World Rap Up Devin Lazerine March 24 2009 Retrieved September 11 2011 Huff Quentin B May 19 2009 Keri Hilson In a Perfect World PopMatters Sarah Zupko Retrieved September 11 2011 Cinquemani Sal March 22 2009 Keri Hilson In a Perfect World Slant Magazine Ed Gonzalez Retrieved September 11 2011 Jones Steve March 24 2009 Listen Up Miley Cyrus alter ego is a solid pop persona USA Today Gannett Company Retrieved September 11 2011 Garraud Tracy March 24 2009 Keri Hilson In A Perfect World Vibe InterMedia Partners Archived from the original on April 30 2009 Retrieved September 11 2011 Bubbling Under R amp B Hip Hop Singles July 18 2009 Billboard Prometheus Global Media Archived from the original on October 8 2012 Bubbling Under R amp B Hip Hop Singles July 25 2009 Billboard Prometheus Global Media Archived from the original on August 17 2012 a b Bubbling Under R amp B Hip Hop Singles August 8 2009 Billboard Prometheus Global Media Archived from the original on October 9 2012 Bubbling Under R amp B Hip Hop Singles August 8 2009 Billboard Prometheus Global Media Archived from the original on August 17 2012 Video Teaser Keri Hilson Makes Love to Kanye West Rap Up Devin Lazerine March 9 2009 Retrieved September 11 2011 External links EditOfficial music video Vevo on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Make Love amp oldid 1168505920, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
