An accompanying music video was released in May 2012 and portrays Justice and the Victorious cast driving through Los Angeles.

In the episode, a famous music producer selects Tori Vega (Victoria Justice) to perform an opening song for a major award show, but only under the condition that he can completely revamp her image.

[7][9][11] Alyssa Melillo for the Long Island Press opined that the song "set an energetic high bar for the show".

[12] Heather Phares, writing for AllMusic, commended "Make It in America", stating that Justice's "commanding vocals are the main attraction here".

[16] The music video features Justice driving a red Mustang convertible as she picks up the Victorious cast.

They drive through Los Angeles, making stops at numerous landmarks, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Griffith Observatory.