Pop Smoke's Memory Lives on With Posthumous "Make It Rain" Track and Video (UPDATE)
Featuring Rowdy Rebel.
UPDATE (June 12, 2020): As soon as Pop Smoke’s “Make it Rain” track released, the video for the posthumous single soon followed. Watch the entire 3-D style visual above.
ORIGINAL STORY (June 12, 2020): As the music world continues to mourn the loss of Pop Smoke and “Dior” becomes an anthem for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, the Brooklyn rapper’s estate has now released another posthumous track, titled “Make It Rain.”
Produced by Yamaica, Rico Beats and 808Melo, the continues the memory of Pop Smoke with another expression of the distinct vocal styling that captivated fans during his career that was cut short. The choice phoned in feature from Rowdy Rebel provides a refrain from the hard-hitting lines from Pop Smoke on the arresting beat.
“Make It Rain” is set to be available on a posthumous LP announced back in May. Originally set to release June 12, the drop of the album has now been postponed to July 3 out of respect for the current protests against racial inequality and police brutality. Steven Victor, who worked closely with the rapper, has also helped launch the Victor Victor Foundation, a non-profit which will work to support Black youth through voter registration efforts and aid programs focused on mentorship and emotional support.
Listen to Pop Smoke’s “Make It Rain” featuring Rowdy Rebel on Spotify and Apple Music below.
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