Make It Rain (Pop Smoke song)
"Make It Rain" | ||||
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Single by Pop Smoke featuring Rowdy Rebel | ||||
from the album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon | ||||
Released | June 12, 2020 | |||
Genre | Drill | |||
Length | 3:24 | |||
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"Make It Rain" is a song by American rapper Pop Smoke, released on June 12, 2020, as the lead single from his posthumous debut studio album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, released on July 3, 2020. The song features vocals from rapper Rowdy Rebel, whose verse was recorded over a phone, as he was in jail at the time.
Background
The song marks Pop Smoke's first release as a lead artist following his death in February 2020. The track was first announced a day before its release, on June 11, 2020, by Pop Smoke's manager, Steven Victor, who announced the delay of Smoke's debut album and instead released "Make It Rain" as the lead single on the day the album was originally scheduled for release.[1] Victor stated that out of respect for the George Floyd protests, "we have decided to delay the release of his album out of respect for the movement".[2] Victor also helped launch the Victor Victor Foundation, a non-profit organization which works to support Black youths through voter registration efforts and aid programs focused on mentorship and emotional support.[3] The announcement of the song teased a mystery feature[1] on the track, which eventually turned out to be Rowdy Rebel, a member of Bobby Shmurda's GS9 crew.[4] Rebel has been incarcerated since 2014, when New York police rounded the whole SG group up and charged them with gang-related crimes.[4] Hence, Rebel's verse was recorded telephonically.[3]
Composition
"Make It Rain" was produced by Yamaica, Rico Beats and frequent Pop Smoke collaborater 808Melo.[3] The song delivers Pop Smoke's signature drill style.[4] Soundigest's Luke Wells noted that the song "sticks to his [Pop Smoke] foundational roots of jaunty hip-hop with an infectious, hammering beat underscored by deep, booming vocals. His voice is idiosyncratic — distinct to the point of unmistakability".[5]
Critical reception
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Music video
A 3-D-style video was released alongside the song.[3]
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[10] | 73 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 35 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 11 |
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US Billboard Hot 100[14] | 49 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] | 21 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[16]
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23 |
References
- ^ Complex. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ Steven Victor (June 11, 2020). "Steven Victor on IG". Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved June 22, 2020 – via Instagram.
- ^ Hypebeast. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Breihan, Tom (June 12, 2020). "Pop Smoke – "Make It Rain" (Feat. Rowdy Rebel)". Stereogum. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Wells, Luke (June 17, 2020). ""Make It Rain" Inaugurates Pop Smoke's Posthumous Legacy". Soundigest. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (June 12, 2020). "First Stream: New Music From Lil Baby, 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, Chloe x Halle & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- Pitchfork. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Pop Smoke, "Make It Rain" (Ft. Rowdy Rebel) Track Review". The Musical Hype. June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ Whittle-Olivieri, Nathan (June 18, 2020). "Nathan Whittle-Olivieri". Earmilk. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 July 2020". No. 1584. Australian Recording Industry Association. July 13, 2020.
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(help) - ^ "Pop Smoke Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ "Pop Smoke Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. June 23, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.