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from the

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to the 2024

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superhero film ''

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''. It was released as a

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on July 23, 2024, through

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and

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Background and release

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" with the theme heavily inspired by the film ''

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'' (2016). They used various properties inspired by the film such as

's mask and

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's tanks. This performance was noticed by ''Deadpool'' actor

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, who mentioned them in a fan edit video of ''Deadpool'' and the show on

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and following their social media accounts, then ''Wolverine'' actor

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also noticed and followed. Reynolds sent his signed

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along with Deadpool mask to Stray Kids, and the group's

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sent Reynolds the signed '' In Life'' (2020) album back. During the promotion of ''

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'' (2021), Reynolds did a video interview with Bang Chan and expressed their thankful feelings to each other. During ''

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, South Korea, Reynolds mentioned his interest in K-pop by mentioning Stray Kids. After the press conference, Reynolds and Jackman were reported to have a private meeting with Stray Kids' Bang Chan, Felix, and Han, and prepared a special content for the film. On July 17, 2024, the track list for the ''Deadpool & Wolverine'' soundtrack was revealed, which features "Slash" by Stray Kids as the fourth track. The song was released as a

ahead of the soundtrack album on July 23, 2024.

Composition

"Slash" is described as an EDM trap song, combining "strong drum beats and restrained

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sounds," with an "addictive piano line and 'Knife FX' sound added to the majestic yet tense atmosphere." It was written by the group's in-house producer 3Racha (

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, and Han), and co-composed with Versachoi.

Commercial performance

In South Korea, "Slash" debuted at number 24 on the

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Download Chart, and number 151 on the Chart. In Japan, the song debuted at number 13 on

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Download Songs, and number 12 on

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Digital Singles Chart. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 75 on

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Singles Sales Chart, and number 68 on the Singles Download Chart. The song also entered the US ''

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at number 5.

Accolades

Credits and personnel

Personnel *

– lead vocals **

( 3Racha) – background vocals, lyrics, composition, arrangement, instruments,

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(3Racha) – background vocals, lyrics, composition ** Han (3Racha) – background vocals, lyrics, composition * Versachoi – composition, arrangement, instruments, computer programming * Lee Kyeong-won – digital editing * Lim Chan-mi – recording * Yoon Won-kwon – mixing * Kwon Nam-woo – mastering Locations * JYPE Studios – recording * Channie's "Room" – recording * MadMiix – mixing * 821 Sound Mastering – mastering

Charts

Release history

References

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