Unreleased Riky Rick Song ‘Raindrops’ Resurfaces Online, Fans Left Reeling: “It Hits Different Now”

• Over a year since Riky Rick died, his memory continues to live on through his music
• One of the rapper's unreleased songs, Raindrops, has found its way back on social media, opening unhealed wounds
• Following his death, heartbroken fans would post lyrics to the song's chorus in remembrance of Riky

Riky Rick's unreleased song, Raindrops, has resurfaced online. The song was first previewed in an emotional performance where Riky Rick, real name Rikhado Makhado, spoke of his mental health troubles.

Though the song never got released whe Riky as alive, many fans were quite moved by the lyrics. Raindrops would've served as one of Makhado's last releases in 2020 before he transitioned to events and fashion, ultimately dying two years later.

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Riky Rick's unreleased song Raindrops resurfaces

In a Twitter (X) post by Zkhiphani, the publication unearthed Riky Rick's long-awaited song, Raindrops. The song debuted in 2020 during the rapper's performance on Pop Bottles' Rise Of show with the late DJ Dimplez.

The song tackled various aspects of Makhado's life, including his career and personal relationships. It follows another unreleased song, The Chant, that was highly acclaimed during the rapper's performances but never left his archives.

Mzansi weighs in on Riky Rick's song

Fans were moved when the song was first introduced, but since Riky Rick's death, the song just hits differently:

qhamaclaasen4049 said:

"The Raindrops song is so amazing, reminiscent of the Family Values era."

codekxstudios responded:

" 'Raindrops falling on my head' - I can feel this. RIP Boss Zonke, RIP DJ Dimplez... we never die, we multiply."

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blackgirlmadeit commented:

"This song has so much depth in it. I hope his spirit is free from all the burdens he was feeling. We love you forever, Riky!"

robertmalowa2903 said:

"His lyrics, eishh. He saw this coming. RIP legend."

@humbulanimurabi7585 responded:

"He understood the mission and fully accomplished it."

chwayitametele1873 commented:

"My new favourite jam. This guy was ahead of his time."

borinchiole posted:

"With Riky having passed on, the words of the Raindrops song I bookmarked last year mean soo sooo much more now. Lala, bhuti."

Rappers remember Riky Rick on his birthday

In a recent report, Briefly News covered Cassper Nyovest and Big Zulu's birthday tributes to Riky Rick on what would have been his 36th birthday.

The Boss Zonke hitmaker tragically took his life on 23 February 2022 and his death left the country and music industry reeling from grief.

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His mother, Louisa Zondo, penned a heartfelt message revealing her deep longing for her late son, whom she affectionately called MaRiky.

Source: Briefly News