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"Riot"
Single/EP artwork
Single by Mandy Rain
from the album Riot
Released	27 January 2014
Recorded	2014
Genre	Dance-pop
Length	3:08
Label	Empire
Songwriter(s)	Amanda Moseley, Abram Dean, Brandyn Burnette, Danny “DJ” Score, Isaac Hasson
Producer(s)	Isaac Hasson
Mandy Rain singles chronology
"Think of You" (2014) "Riot" (2014) "Dare To Love" (2014)

"Riot" is the second single by American recording artist Mandy Rain. Riot was written by Mandy Rain, Abram Dean, Brandyn Burnette, Danny “DJ” Score, and Isaac Hasson, the latter of which also produced. Riot was released on iTunes on January 23, 2014 and to all other digital retailers on January 31, 2014 under Empire Distribution.

Background and development

When Rain was 13 years old, she auditioned for the Nickelodeon series "Star Camp". Rain was chosen along with seven other kids to be in a musical group called "The Giggle Club". Shortly after season one was finished up filming, the Giggle Club had broken up so all the members could focus on their solo careers. After the series ended, Nick Cannon decided to groom Rain for a solo career. Cannon brought Rain to several record producers to record solo tracks. After hearing one of Rain's songs "Detention", Canon started girl group School Gyrls which went on to record two albums, star in several movies on Nickelodeon, and also tour in Asia and North America. After Rain and fellow School Gyrls' member Jacque Pyles decided to leave the group, they both started pursuing solo careers.

After the disbandment of the School Gyrls, Rain started working with producers Rock City and G-Production on new solo music. Rain released her debut single "Boogie" in 2011. During the three years after Boogie was released, Rain had signed with Empire Distribution and had begun work on writing and recording new material.

Reception

"Riot" received positive reception from music critics. Ultimate Music called Riot a "beautiful and compelling pop-dance production"

Music video

In an episode of the podcast, Fancalls, Rain stated how she was currently in the middle of production for the music video for "Riot".

Track listing

• Digital download – Main Single

1. "Riot" – 3:08

Credits and personnel

Personnel

• Amanda Moseley – songwriter
• Isaac Hasson – songwriter, producer
• Abram Dean – songwriter
• Brandyn Burnette – songwriter
• Danny “DJ” Score – songwriter

References

1. "Mandy Rain Goes From Hollywood, Fl. To Stardom In Hollywood, Ca". Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
2. "iTunes - Music - Riot - Single by Mandy Rain". Itunes.apple.com. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
3. "Empire Distribution - Blog, Hip Hop News". Empi.re. 28 January 2014. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
4. "EMPIRE Distribution on Twitter: "New Music! @realmandyrain's new single "Riot" is available now at all digital retailers!". Twitter.com. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
5. "Nick Cannon, QD3 Launch 'Star Camp' On Nickelodeon". BallerStatus.com. 27 July 2007. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
6. "Success Stories". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
7. "Mandy Rain Fancalls | FanCalls!". Fancalls.blogspot.com. 27 March 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2015.

• 2014 songs
• Mandy Rain songs
• Songs written by Isaac Hasson