Jessie Reyez and grandson team up on "Rain" from The Suicide Squad soundtrack
Jessie Reyez and grandson have joined forces for their new single “Rain.”
The track comes from the forthcoming film The Suicide Squad, which will be released on August 6 in theaters and HBO Max. The song is included in the new trailer for the film, which can be seen below.
Reyez said this about working on the song:
“I respect grandson as an artist so of course I was really excited to work with him; when he called me up to bat to feature on “Rain”, it was a no-brainer. I’m also a fan of James Gunn and his work, so to be able to contribute a small part of my creativity to the world of Suicide Squad is an honor.”
grandson said:
“I found James Gunn as a mentor and friend during the pandemic, and we began sharing our work as I finished my album and he finished his movie. When he heard ‘Rain’ it was clear that it spoke to him. I had been a fan of Jessie for years through mutual collaborators in the Toronto/LA scene, and knew she would resonate as well and offer her own unique contribution to bring this one to the finish line.”
The Suicide Squad director James Gunn also chimed in about the new song:
“When grandson first played me ‘Rain’ I felt it pierced directly to the emotional heart of ‘The Suicide Squad.’. Months later, I still haven’t stopped singing it in the shower. Having Jessie on the track, another of my favorite new artists, is simply icing on the cake.”
“Rain” is available on digital services right now.