Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)
"Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" | |
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Song by Metro Boomin, Travis Scott and 21 Savage | |
from the album Heroes & Villains | |
Released | December 2, 2022 |
Genre | Trap |
Length | 3:19 |
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"Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin, American rapper Travis Scott, and British-American rapper 21 Savage, from Metro's second studio album Heroes & Villains (2022). It was written by the artists alongside Allen Ritter, My Best Friend Jacob, and Peter Lee Johnson, the latter three producing it with Metro.
Background
[edit]Cactus Jack Records' Chase B and Travis Scott first previewed the song on their podcast .WAV Radio in October 2020.[1] The song leaked in January 2021 on Spotify, but was soon removed from the platform.[2] On November 30, 2022, Metro Boomin revealed on Twitter that the song would be on his album Heroes & Villains,[3] which was then released a few days later.
Composition
[edit]The song features a trap beat[4] with a "chilling" piano loop.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Robin Murray of Clash wrote, "'Niagara Falls (Foot Or 2)' is a real highlight – it's never less than entertaining."[6] Mosi Reeves commented on 21 Savage's line "Mike Vick, number 7, I'm a dog", calling it a "funny" reference to the Bad Newz Kennels dog fighting investigation.[7] Hamza Riaz regarded the song as one of the best tracks from Heroes & Villains.[8]
Charts
[edit] Weekly charts[edit]
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Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[27] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[28] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[29] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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Greece (IFPI Greece)[30] | Gold | 1,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
[edit]- ^ Caraan, Sophie (October 8, 2020). "Travis Scott Debuts New Collabs With 21 Savage and Bryson Tiller During '.WAV Radio' Episode 12". Hypebeast. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (January 12, 2021). "Travis Scott Songs Leak On Spotify: Report". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Track 11 "Niagara Falls (Foot or 2) is now revealed!! Mixed and polished version wayyyyy harder". Twitter. November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Khupe, Thelma (January 12, 2021). "Travis Scott Surprises Fans With Two New Singles". New Wave Magazine. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Lyons-Burt, Charles (December 6, 2022). "Metro Boomin Heroes & Villains Review: Boomin' Beats by Committee". Slant. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Murray, Robin (December 2, 2022). "Metro Boomin – HEROES & VILLAINS". Clash. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Reeves, Mosi (December 6, 2022). "It's a World of Embattled Men on Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Riaz, Hamza (December 7, 2022). "Review: Metro Boomin, 'Heroes & Villains'". Mic Cheque. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Greece Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Iceland Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Luxembourg Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Portugal Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Romania Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (South Africa Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
- ^ "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Metro Boomin – Niagara Fall (Foot or 2)". Music Canada. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "British single certifications – Metro Boomin/Scott/21 Savage – Niagara Fall (Foot or 2)". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 09/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved April 8, 2023.