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

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

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

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  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.
  5. 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.
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