"Raindrops (Insane)" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin and American rapper Travis Scott from the former's second studio album Heroes & Villains (2022). It was produced by Metro, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Allen Ritter, David x Eli and Scriptplugg.
| "Raindrops (Insane)" | |
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| Song by Metro Boomin and Travis Scott | |
| from the album Heroes & Villains | |
| Released | December 2, 2022 |
| Genre | Cloud rap |
| Length | 3:08 |
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Composition
editRobert Blair of HotNewHipHop described, "For Travis Scott, 'Raindrops' invokes the psychedelically-subdued cloud-rap sound of his Rodeo days".[1] Scott mentions getting pleasure from taking drugs which relieve his pain ("Pill pop the pain, this purple rain").[2]
Critical reception
editThe song received generally mixed reviews from critics. Robin Murray of Clash had a favorable reaction to the song, writing, "Travis Scott revs up 'Raindrops' adding an almost punk-like energy to the song".[3] In a review of Heroes & Villains, Peter A. Berry of Complex considered it among the songs which although "can suffer from lyrical blandness, their melodies make them compelling anyways."[4] Brady Brickner-Wood of Pitchfork gave a negative review, writing "Travis Scott sounds half-asleep on the unimaginative 'Raindrops (Insane)'".[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 67 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 15 |
| France (SNEP)[8] | 123 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 30 |
| Portugal (AFP)[10] | 33 |
| South Africa (Billboard)[11] | 22 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 31 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] | 10 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[14] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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References
edit- ^ Blair, Robert (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin "Heroes & Villains" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ Reeves, Mosi (December 6, 2022). "It's a World of Embattled Men on Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Robin (December 2, 2022). "Metro Boomin – HEROES & VILLAINS". Clash. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin's 'Heroes and Villains' Is the Ultimate Rap Blockbuster". Complex. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ Brickner-Wood, Brady (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin: Heroes & Villains Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 December 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1710. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 21, 2022. p. 4.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin – Raindrops (Insane)" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin with Travis Scott – Raindrops (Insane)". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (South Africa Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Metro Boomin – Raindrops (Insane)". Music Canada. Retrieved March 31, 2023.