Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)

"Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" is a song by American record producer Metro Boomin, American rapper Travis Scott, and Atlanta-based 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.

"Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)"
Song by Metro Boomin, Travis Scott and 21 Savage
from the album Heroes & Villains
ReleasedDecember 2, 2022
GenreTrap
Length3:19
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

Background

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

The song features a trap beat[4] with a "chilling" piano loop.[5]

Critical reception

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
Chart performance for "Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 43
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] 8
France (SNEP)[11] 154
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 21
Greece (Billboard)[13] 10
Iceland (Billboard)[14] 19
Ireland (IRMA)[15] 32
Luxembourg (Billboard)[16] 25
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] 74
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[18] 37
Portugal (Billboard)[19] 15
Romania (Billboard)[20] 14
South Africa (Billboard)[21] 17
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 28
UK Singles (OCC)[23] 46
US Billboard Hot 100[24] 27
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[25] 8

Certifications
Certifications for "Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[26] Platinum 80,000‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)[27] Gold 1,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. 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.
  2. Zidel, Alex (January 12, 2021). "Travis Scott Songs Leak On Spotify: Report". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  3. "Track 11 "Niagara Falls (Foot or 2) is now revealed!! Mixed and polished version wayyyyy harder". Twitter. November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  4. Khupe, Thelma (January 12, 2021). "Travis Scott Surprises Fans With Two New Singles". New Wave Magaizne. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  5. Lyons-Burt, Charles (December 6, 2022). "Metro Boomin Heroes & Villains Review: Boomin' Beats by Committee". Slant. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  6. Murray, Robin (December 2, 2022). "Metro Boomin – HEROES & VILLAINS". Clash. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  7. Reeves, Mosi (December 6, 2022). "It's a World of Embattled Men on Metro Boomin's 'Heroes & Villains'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  8. Riaz, Hamza (December 7, 2022). "Review: Metro Boomin, 'Heroes & Villains'". Mic Cheque. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  9. "Metro Boomin – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  10. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  11. "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  12. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  13. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Greece Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  14. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Iceland Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  15. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  16. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Luxembourg Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  17. "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  18. "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  19. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Portugal Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  20. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Romania Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  21. "Metro Boomin Chart History (South Africa Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  22. "Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & 21 Savage – Niagara Falls (Foot or 2)". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  23. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  24. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  25. "Metro Boomin Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  26. "Canadian single certifications – Metro Boomin – Niagara Fall (Foot or 2)". Music Canada. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  27. "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 09/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
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