"Redrum" is a song by British-American rapper

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from his third studio album, ''

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'' (2024). The record was produced and co-written by

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and samples vocals from Brazilian singer, Elza Laranjeira's "Serenata do Adeus". The song title is also a reference to the

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film '' The Shining'', which is based on the novel by

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of the same name. American singer-songwriter Usher is credited for additional vocals in the outro of the song where he recites the taunt from

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followed by the iconic "Here's Johnny!" line from the aforementioned film.

Composition

Matthew Ritchie for ''

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'' described the track to have "drawn-out distribution of his murderous wordplay" that "makes it feel as though he’s almost veering off the tracks". ''

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''s Mosi Reeves described the song as "murderous", noting that it "leans on" Elza Laranjeira's "Serenata Do Adeus".

Critical reception

Robin Murray for '' Clash'' noted that the song "spotlight his effortless trap-leaning flows". The song is described to have "slightly terrifying vibes, violent lyrics, a catchy hook, and a bunch of fun flows".

Music video

The Danny Seth-directed music video was recorded in 21 Savage's city of birth,

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. Beginning the video by showing stereotypical locations in London like the

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, the

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, and the iconic

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es before switching the setting to

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, a working-class district in South London, to show viewers who criticized him for being British-born the 'real' London.

Personnel

Musicians

* Shéyaa Abraham-Joseph – lead artist, production, vocals, songwriter, composer * London Holmes – production, songwriter, composer * AyoPeeb (mateen kyle niknam) – production, songwriter, composer * Usher – additional vocals

Technical

* Isaiah Brown – recording *

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– mastering * Miles Walker – mixing * Shawn Pedan – assistant engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

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