Take It to the Head

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"Take It to the Head"
Single by DJ Khaled featuring Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne
from the album Kiss the Ring
Released April 3, 2012 (2012-04-03)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre Hip hop
Length 4:24
Label We The Best/Terror Squad/Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Republic
Writer(s) C. Brown, O. Maraj, K. Khaled, K. Cossom, W. Roberts, D. Carter, A. Harr, J. Jackson, A. Davidson, S. Davidson[1]
Producer(s) The Runners, The Monarch
DJ Khaled singles chronology
"Legendary"
(2011)		 "Take It to the Head"
(2012)		 "Cold"
(2012)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Right by My Side"
(2012)		 "Take It to the Head"
(2012)		 "Sweet Love"
(2012)
Rick Ross singles chronology
"Think Like a Man"
(2012)		 "Take It to the Head"
(2012)		 "Stay Schemin'"
(2012)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Right by My Side"
(2012)		 "Take It to the Head"
(2012)		 "Beez in the Trap"
(2012)
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"All Aboard"
(2012)		 "Take It to the Head"
(2012)		 "HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)"
(2012)

"Take It to the Head" is a song by American hip hop producer DJ Khaled, released as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Kiss the Ring. The song features American singer Chris Brown and rappers Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.The song was premiered via DJ Khaled's Twitter on March 26, 2012.[2] It was later released for digital download in the United States on April 3, 2012.[3] The single has sold over 500,000 copies and certified Gold by the RIAA.[4]

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 notin 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 in Universal Studios California. It was directed by Colin Tilley.[9] It premiered on May 20, 2012 on MTV2 Sucker Free and it was uploaded on DJ Khaled's Vevo account on May 25. In addition to Khaled and the track's featured artists, the video features cameos from rappers Flo Rida, Gunplay, Tyga, Yo Gotti, Torch, Future, Bow Wow, Ace Hood, Brisco, Trick Daddy, Young Jeezy, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, Drake, Birdman, Busta Rhymes and Mack Maine. The video takes place at The BART. 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.

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 and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2012) Peak
Position
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 58
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 6
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[12] 6

Year-end charts

Chart (2012) Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 29
US Rap Songs (Billboard)[14] 20

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
xunspecified figures based on certification alone

Release history

List of release dates, record label and format details
Country Date Format Label
United States April 3, 2012[3] Digital download We the Best, Terror Squad, Cash Money, Universal Motown
April 10, 2012[16] Rhythmic radio

References

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  10. ↑ "DJ Khaled – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for DJ Khaled. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
  11. ↑ "DJ Khaled – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for DJ Khaled. Retrieved 2012-04-05.
  12. ↑ "DJ Khaled – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for DJ Khaled. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
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External links

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