Rain (Aitch and AJ Tracey song)

"Rain"
Single by Aitch and AJ Tracey featuring Tay Keith
from the EP Polaris
Released	6 March 2020 (2020-03-06)
Genre	Hip hop trap
Length	3:05
Producer(s)	Tay Keith
AJ Tracey singles chronology
"Kiss and Tell" (2019) "Rain" (2020) "Dinner Guest" (2020)
Aitch singles chronology
"Mice" (2020) "Rain" (2020) "Raw" (2020)
Music video
"Rain" on YouTube

"Rain" is a song by British rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer AJ Tracey and British rapper Aitch, featuring production credits from Tay Keith. The song was released on 6 March 2020 peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.^[1] The song was nominated for the Brit Award for Song of the Year at the 2021 ceremony.^[2]

Music video

The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and was shot by acclaimed director Arrad.^[3][4]

Release

The song was premiered on BBC Radio 1 as Annie Mac's 'Hottest Record in the World' and on BBC 1Xtra as DJ Target's 'Target Embargo'. AJ Tracey also dropped the hook for the song on the social platform Triller prior to the radio premiere.^[5]

Chart performance

"Rain" reached number 3 on its first week of release, becoming the highest new entry behind "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd and "Roses" by Saint Jhn. It also topped the Official UK Trending Chart on its release week, reflecting the songs that were popular online, on the radio and other media.^[6] The song went on to spend 3 weeks in the top ten and a total of 14 weeks in the top 40.^[1]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Rain" Chart (2020) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[7] 61 Ireland (IRMA)[8] 10 Scotland (OCC)[9] 23 UK Singles (OCC)[10] 3 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[11] 3

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Rain" Chart (2020) Position Ireland (IRMA)[12] 49 UK Singles (OCC)[13] 32

Certifications

Certifications for "Rain"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14]	Platinum	70,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[15]	Platinum	600,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Copsey, Rob (13 March 2020). "The Weeknd's Blinding Lights keeps UK Number 1 spot, Aitch & AJ Tracey's Rain makes Top 5 debut". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
2. "2021 British Single announced!". BRIT Awards. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
3. Lavin, Will (5 March 2020). "Aitch and AJ Tracey make it 'Rain' on Tay Keith produced new single". New Musical Express. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
4. Chant, Louis (6 March 2020). "AITCH AND AJ TRACEY MAKE IT 'RAIN' ON NEW SINGLE". mixmag. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
5. "Aitch and AJ Tracey drop new single 'Rain'". TotalNtertainment. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
6. Copsey, Rob (10 March 2020). "Rain by Aitch, AJ Tracey and Tay Keith is Number 1 on this week's Official Trending Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
7. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 June 2020". No. 1581. Australian Recording Industry Association. 22 June 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
8. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
9. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
11. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
12. White, Jack (10 January 2021). "Ireland's Official Top 50 biggest songs of 2020". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
13. "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2020". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
14. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
15. "British single certifications – Aitch/AJ Tracey/Tay Keith – Rain". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 26 November 2020.