Take It to the Head
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"Take It to the Head" is a song by American hip hop producer
Critical reception
David Jeffries highlighted it and wrote a positive description: " Nicki Minaj joins labelmate Wayne, along with Chris Brown and Rick Ross, for "Take It to the Head," a song perfect for rainy days as the lyricists go from sullen to champion over a slow-rolling Runners production."[5] BBC music said of the single, "Single Take It to the Head, meanwhile, is oddly ineffectual considering the talent showcased. Rick Ross comes off lackadaisical, Nicki Minaj offers far from her greatest verse, a mumbling Lil Wayne's mouth sounds fuller of iced grill than usual, while Khaled hollers unselfconsciously over the whole palaver like an actual ghetto Tim Westwood."[6] Mark Bozzer also wrote a positive review: "the Runners/Khaled-produced bachelorette party favourite, "Take It To The Head," featuring Breezy, Rozay, Nicki Minaj and Weezy."[7] XXL panned the song noting it incapable of recapturing the magic of last album’s lead single but he also wrote that it's better than today’s average radio record: "appreciate in listening value over time."[8]
Music video
The video was filmed on April 30, 2012, inside
. Brown appears in a cage as he sings the chorus. Rick Ross performs his verse on the sidelines of the train tracks as during the verse, Drake appears. Then Minaj raps her verse sitting on the train tracks as gasoline barrels on fire behind her. Then Wayne performs on the back of a destroyed train as Busta Rhymes, Mack Maine and Birdman make small appearances during Wayne's verse.Remix
The remix features Chris Brown, Fat Joe, Ace Hood, Jae Millz, Maino, Lil Twist, T-Streets, Bun B and Lil Chuckee.
Live performances
Minaj and Wayne performed the song during Minaj's Pepsi Promotional Show as a part of her Pink Friday Tour. Minaj has also recited her verse on her Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | April 3, 2012[3] | Digital download | Universal Motown
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March 26, 2012[18] | Rhythmic radio |
References
- Viacom. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ "Listen To DJ Khaled's All-Star Single "Take It To The Head"". Idolator.com. March 26, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "Take It To The Head: DJ Khaled: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ^ "DJ Khaled "Take It To The Head" Goes Gold – Rap Radar". Rap Radar. January 9, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ David Jeffries. "Kiss the Ring – DJ Khaled – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ "BBC – Music – Review of DJ Khaled – Kiss the Ring". Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ "DJ Khaled". Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ "DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring". August 21, 2012.
- ^ "Welcome to Twitter – Login or Sign up". Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ "Rap Songs – 2012 Year End Charts". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – DJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne – Take It to the Head". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases – R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates – ..." All Access. Retrieved March 4, 2015.