Make It Rain (Travis Porter song)

"Make It Rain" is a song by American hip hop group Travis Porter. It was first released on July 14, 2010,[1] before being released on December 2, 2010 as the debut and lead single from their debut studio album From Day 1 (2012).[2] The song was produced by FKi.[3]

"Make It Rain"
Single by Travis Porter
from the album From Day 1
ReleasedDecember 2, 2010
GenreHip hop
Length3:59
LabelPorter House
Songwriter(s)
  • Lakeem Mattox
  • Donquez Woods
  • Harold Duncan
Producer(s)FKi
Travis Porter singles chronology
"Make It Rain"
(2010)
"Bring It Back"
(2011)
Music video
"Make It Rain" on YouTube

Music video

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The music video debuted on MTV Jams on December 19, 2010. In the Gabriel Hart-directed video, the owner of a dry corn farm watches an infomercial of Travis Porter saying that they will bring rain, and calls them. Once he opens a package delivered from a Porterville Express van, two farm girls approach the farm's silo, and Travis Porter appears in black suits and carrying yellow umbrellas. Eventually, Travis Porter hosts a party in a barn, filled with dancing.[4]

Remixes

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On December 8, 2010, Travis Porter released a remix of the song featuring American rapper Rick Ross.[5] Another remix featuring American rappers Yo Gotti and Gucci Mane was released on March 16, 2011.[6] Other artists that have released a remix to the song include Jermaine Dupri,[5] B.o.B[7] and R. Kelly.[8]

Charts

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Chart (2010) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 92
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 15
US Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] 9

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Lilah, Rose (2010-07-14). "Travis Porter - Make It Rain". HotNewHipHop.
  2. ^ Travis Porter (December 2, 2010), Make It Rain
  3. ^ "Wake N' Watch: Travis Porter "Make It Rain" Music Video". Complex. December 22, 2010.
  4. ^ Chandler, D. L. (December 21, 2010). "Travis Porter 'Make It Rain' In New Video". MTV News. Archived from the original on December 5, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Lilah, Rose (2010-12-08). "Travis Porter - Make It Rain (Remix) Feat. Rick Ross". HotNewHipHop.
  6. ^ Lilah, Rose (2011-03-16). "Travis Porter - Make It Rain (Remix) (Tags) Feat. Gucci Mane". HotNewHipHop.
  7. ^ Huynh, Davis (2011-01-19). "B.o.B. - Make It Rain (Remix)". HYPEBEAST.
  8. ^ "New Music: R. Kelly f/ Travis Porter – 'Make It Rain (Remix)'". Rap-Up. April 1, 2011.
  9. ^ "Travis Porter Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  10. ^ "Travis Porter Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Travis Porter Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "American single certifications – Travis Porter – Make It Rain". Recording Industry Association of America.