THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nicole Wray - Make It Hot!

 Nicole Monique Wray or better know as just Nicole Wray, first burst onto our TV screens in 1998 with her debut single 'Make It Hot' which was written and produced by heavy weight producer Timbaland and co-written by and featuring Hip Hop mogul Missy Elliot.

Being the first signing to The Goldmind, Missy's own label, Nicole went to release her debut album which was named after her first single. Heavily influenced by Missy Elliott (who wrote, produced and featured on many of the songs), Make It Hot reached number #5 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified gold. Her second single 'I Can't See' however, didn't do as well.

After leaving Missy Elliott's label, then signing to then at the time manager Damon Dash on Roc-A-Fella Records, she released her second album which was called Love Child. Although it gathered some hype, it also didn't do good.

It seemed like this talented singer just wasn't meant to be a superstar. But we will all remember her for 'Make It Hot' and featuring on Missy Elliott's 'All N My Grill'.

Watch the video to her first single below and let me know what you think.