Raindrops (Insane)

"Raindrops (Insane)"
Song by Metro Boomin and Travis Scott
from the album Heroes & Villains
ReleasedDecember 2, 2022
GenreCloud rap
Length3:08
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"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.

Composition

Robert 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

The 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

Chart performance for "Raindrops (Insane)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
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

Certifications for "Raindrops (Insane)"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[14] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Blair, Robert (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin "Heroes & Villains" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  2. ^ Reeves, Mosi (December 6, 2022). "It's a World of Embattled Men on Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  3. ^ Murray, Robin (December 2, 2022). "Metro Boomin – HEROES & VILLAINS". Clash. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  4. ^ Berry, Peter A. (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin's 'Heroes and Villains' Is the Ultimate Rap Blockbuster". Complex. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  5. ^ Brickner-Wood, Brady (December 8, 2022). "Metro Boomin: Heroes & Villains Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  6. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 December 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1710. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 21, 2022. p. 4.
  7. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  8. ^ "Metro Boomin – Raindrops (Insane)" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  9. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  10. ^ "Metro Boomin with Travis Scott – Raindrops (Insane)". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  11. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (South Africa Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  12. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  13. ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
  14. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Metro Boomin – Raindrops (Insane)". Music Canada. Retrieved March 31, 2023.