"Raindrops (Insane)" is a song by American record producer

Metro Boomin Leland Tyler Wayne (born September 16, 1993), known professionally as Metro Boomin, is an American record producer and music executive. Widely acclaimed for his dark and cinematic production style, he is regarded as one of the most influential p ...

and American rapper

Travis Scott Jacques Bermon Webster III (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Scott has had five number-one hits on the U.S. ''Bil ...

from the former's second studio album ''

Heroes & Villains ''Heroes & Villains'' (stylized in all caps) is the second solo studio album by American record producer Metro Boomin. It was released through Republic Records and Boominati on December 2, 2022. The album contains guest appearances from John Le ...

'' (2022). It was produced by Metro,

Honorable C.N.O.T.E. Carlton Davis Mays Jr. (born April 8, 1981), known professionally as Honorable C.N.O.T.E., is an American hip hop record producer and songwriter. Career Mays started producing at the age of 15 in the Benton Harbor Area of Michigan, before movi ...

Allen Ritter Allen Raphael Ritter (born June 19, 1988) is an American record producer and songwriter. A frequent collaborator of fellow producers Boi-1da, Vinylz, and Sevn Thomas, Ritter has worked in production for high-profile hip hop and contemporary R&B, ...

, David x Eli and Scriptplugg.

Composition

Robert Blair of ''

HotNewHipHop ''HotNewHipHop'' (HNHH) is an online publication that covers daily news about hip hop and pop culture, including streetwear, sports, and Sneaker collecting, sneakers. In addition to its editorial content, HotNewHipHop also produces the video seri ...

'' described, "For Travis Scott, 'Raindrops' invokes the psychedelically-subdued cloud-rap sound of his ''

Rodeo Rodeo () is a competitive equestrian sport that arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain and Mexico, expanding throughout the Americas and to other nations. It was originally based on the skills required of the working vaqu ...

'' days". Scott mentions getting pleasure from taking drugs which relieve his pain ("Pill pop the pain, this purple rain").

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". In a review of ''Heroes & Villains'', Peter A. Berry of ''

Complex Complex commonly refers to: * Complexity, the behaviour of a system whose components interact in multiple ways so possible interactions are difficult to describe ** Complex system, a system composed of many components which may interact with each ...

'' considered it among the songs which although "can suffer from lyrical blandness, their melodies make them compelling anyways." Brady Brickner-Wood of ''

Pitchfork A pitchfork or hay fork is an agricultural tool used to pitch loose material, such as hay, straw, manure, or leaves. It has a long handle and usually two to five thin tines designed to efficiently move such materials. The term is also applie ...

'' gave a negative review, writing "Travis Scott sounds half-asleep on the unimaginative 'Raindrops (Insane)'".

Charts

Certifications

References

{{Travis Scott songs 2022 songs Metro Boomin songs Travis Scott songs Songs written by Metro Boomin Songs written by Travis Scott Song recordings produced by Metro Boomin Song recordings produced by Allen Ritter Cloud rap songs