The Bottom Line
Consider This: A semi-successful rapper (albeit not particularly talented) has seen his career in a rut, as of late. He was transferred, if you call yourself a devout fan, or dropped, if you are the average intelligent consumer, from his label, Atlantic Records, and now more than ever desperately (and consequently) needs to manufacture a hit, a commercial hit, no less. Say 'hello' to Joe, Fat Joe.
Pros
- Solid production
- Pairs up Scott Storch and Fat Joe for another go-around
Cons
- Lil Wayne only supplies the chorus
Description
- Produced by Scott Storch
- The lead single from Fat Joe's Me, Myself & I
- Features Lil' Wayne
Guide Review - Fat Joe featuring Lil Wayne - Make It Rain
Fat Joe comes to us aching, starving, and hoping for a hit record. These insecurities, uncertainties, and ambitions manifest themselves widely and flamboyantly on “Make It Rain”. And, in the end this undermines the song. The raw combination of these qualities tampers with the chemistry of "Make It Rain" and ultimately makes it aurally and lyrically unbalanced. Fat Joe, despite his large size, has never been a lyrical giant. This becomes too evident on "Make It Rain"; he huffs and puffs, laboriously agonizing to conjure some magic that never really presents itself more than “mami’s body is bangin’, she got it, she does it all /she gets it poppin’ with no hands /I make it pour /I make it rain on ‘em /I’m layin’ game to ‘em /I’m guessin’ this is the tattoo with my name on em”. To be fair, Joe has never been touted or even scouted for his lyricism, so it comes as no surprise that the song’s lyrics are thinning like his waistline.
The song is not a complete chemical accident; Fat Joe has always found success in not the number of threats, boasts, or tales of female satisfaction but in how boasting, threatening, and titillating they sound. It also doesn’t hurt that Lil’ Wayne contributes a great chorus and Scott Storch borrows a regal, trumpeting score.
