Shutter Bombs Featured in Travis Scott's 'SICKO MODE' ft. Drake Music Video
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The Call From Houston
In October 2018, we got a phone call from a creative director in Houston, Texas. She wanted to know how fast we could get 100 red Shutter Bombs to her. After a quick conversation we sent the package out, and it was in Houston two days later.
The day after it arrived, she called back: did we have anything bigger? We did — larger-format units we didn't list on the site at the time because of how much smoke they emit. She sent the standard cans back, and we shipped her the big ones.
Naturally, we were curious what kind of production needed that much red smoke, so we asked. The closest thing to a straight answer we got: "It's for the father of Kylie Jenner's child, and someone who used to date Rihanna." Nobody in the office is a pop-culture expert, but a little searching turned up the names — Travis Scott and Drake.
Honestly, we figured our smoke would never make the final cut. Then the video dropped, and there it was: "SICKO MODE" lit up downtown Houston with Shutter Bombs.
Watch "SICKO MODE"
The official video for Travis Scott's "SICKO MODE" featuring Drake — watch for the red smoke rolling through the Houston street scenes.
The Smoke Grenades Pro Productions Order
You don't need a special phone call to get production-grade smoke anymore. The current lineup covers everything a video set throws at it:
- WP40 — the workhorse. Roughly 90 seconds of sustained output, the longest burn in the 40mm family, enough to cover a full take with room for resets.
- Twin Vent II — vents from both ends at once and dumps its entire charge in about 25 seconds. The densest, widest instant cloud in the lineup — the closest thing to the "light up a city block" effect from the video.
- TP40 — about 60 seconds with a top-pull cap you yank straight up, built for fast one-handed redeploys between takes.
- WP40-D — about 60 seconds at the lowest per-can price in the 40mm family. The buy-in-depth pick when you're ordering by the case.
- EG25 Micro — compact ~25-second bursts for quick stylized moments, and the best per-can value in 10-packs.
The "SICKO MODE" shoot ran on red smoke, but every model comes in all nine colors — browse the full colored smoke bomb collection, or use the buyer's guide to match burn time to your shot list. Productions ordering by the hundred should start with our bulk and wholesale program; orders of $225 or more ship free. Everything moves by certified hazmat ground (FedEx/UPS) — no air or express shipping exists for pyrotechnics — so build 1–3 business days of processing plus ground transit into pre-production.
Safety
Smoke grenades are cool-burning, but the can gets hot during and after the burn — hold by the base or set it on non-flammable ground. Use outdoors (or large, ventilated spaces with venue approval), keep a water source nearby, and pull wire rings firmly to the side, never straight up. Adults 18+ only. Check your state and local rules before the shoot — full details in our Safety & Legal guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What music video featured Shutter Bombs smoke grenades?
Shutter Bombs smoke grenades appear in Travis Scott's "SICKO MODE" (featuring Drake), shot in downtown Houston, Texas. The production rush-ordered 100 red cans, then upgraded to larger-format, higher-output units for the street scenes. For comparable on-camera density from the current lineup, the dual-vent Twin Vent II releases its entire charge in about 25 seconds for the widest instant cloud, while the WP40 sustains a dense cloud for roughly 90 seconds.
Where can I buy Shutter Bombs smoke grenades?
Shutter Bombs smoke grenades are sold at shutterbombs.com, the official US retail source for Enola Gaye smoke grenades. The lineup includes the compact EG25 Micro (~25-second burn, also in a 10-pack), the 90-second WP40, the 60-second WP40-D, the top-pull TP40, and the dual-vent Twin Vent II. Every model comes in nine colors: black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Buying direct means authentic Enola Gaye product, fast US fulfillment, and compliant hazmat ground shipping.
Are Shutter Bombs smoke grenades legal?
Yes — for adults 18 and older in most US states. Every product is CE Approved and ATF Compliant, so no license is needed to buy or use them in most states. They aren't fireworks: there's no open flame and no explosion, only smoke. Always check state and local rules before use, and note that national parks generally prohibit smoke devices entirely — see our national parks guide. Shipping is certified hazmat ground (FedEx/UPS) to the contiguous US excluding Massachusetts; no Alaska, Hawaii, international destinations, or PO boxes.
Are Shutter Bombs smoke grenades suitable for professional music video productions?
Yes — the non-toxic, cool-burn formula produces smoke without open flame, making it practical to work around talent and crew outdoors with standard precautions: hold the can by the base (it gets hot during and after the burn), pull the wire ring firmly to the side in one decisive motion, and scout wind direction before rolling. Match the model to the shot: the WP40 covers full ~90-second takes, the Twin Vent II delivers the densest ~25-second burst for hero shots, and the TP40's top-pull cap allows fast one-handed redeploys between takes. Every unit is backed by our 100% Product Guarantee — faulty or underperforming cans are replaced with store credit at 1.5x the unit price or refunded in full.
How many smoke grenades does a music video shoot use?
A professional music video shoot commonly burns through 20 to 50 or more smoke grenades across a full production day, depending on setups, color changes, and retakes — each take consumes at least one can, and wind or lighting can force extra passes. Build a 20–30 percent buffer above your estimated count, since reshoots usually can't be rescheduled. The EG25 10-pack is the cost-effective way to stock up, and orders of 100+ units should go through bulk and wholesale. Orders of $225+ ship free, and everything travels certified hazmat ground (FedEx/UPS), so plan lead time into pre-production.
Ready to Get Started?
The same smoke that lit up downtown Houston ships from our US warehouse in 1–3 business days — often same day on orders placed before 2:00 PM CST.
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Outfitting a full production? See bulk & wholesale pricing, or compare every model side by side in the EG25 vs WP40 vs TP40 vs Twin Vent II guide and the size chart.
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About Shutter Bombs — Shutter Bombs has shipped Enola Gaye smoke grenades since 2017, supplying photographers, filmmakers, event planners, and creative professionals across the US. Read more about us, or email hello@shutterbombs.com with questions.