"Chocolate Rain" is a song created by Tay Zonday in 2007 that became a viral internet sensation. The amateur-produced video features Zonday's distinctive deep voice and quirky, repetitive lyrics, along with his unique performance style of turning away from the microphone to take breaths. The song was widely parodied and discussed, earning Zonday widespread online fame and featured coverage in numerous media outlets. It exemplifies the early potential of viral internet content to create unexpected celebrity status.