Redrum (21 Savage song)

"Redrum" is a song by British-American rapper 21 Savage from his third studio album, American Dream (2024).^[3] The record was produced and co-written by London on da Track and samples vocals from Brazilian songstress, Elza Laranjeira's "Serenata do Adeus".^[4] The song title is also referenced from the Stanley Kubrick film The Shining, which is based on the novel by Stephen King of the same name.^[5]

"Redrum"
Single by 21 Savage
from the album American Dream
Released	January 17, 2024^[1]
Genre	Trap^[2]
Length	4:30
Label	Slaughter Gang Epic
Songwriter(s)	Shéyaa Abraham-Joseph London Holmes
Producer(s)	London on da Track
21 Savage singles chronology
"Call Me Revenge" (2023) "Redrum" / "N.H.I.E." (2024) "Née-Nah" (2024)
Music video
"Redrum" on YouTube

Composition

Matthew Ritchie for Pitchfork 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".^[6] Rolling Stone's Mosi Reeves described the song as "murderous", noting that it "leans on" Elza Laranjeira's "Serenata Do Adeus".^[7]

Critical reception

Robin Murray for Clash noted that the song "spotlight[s] his effortless trap-leaning flows".^[2] The song is described to have "slightly terrifying vibes, violent lyrics, a catchy hook, and a bunch of fun flows".^[8]

Music video

The Danny Seth-directed music video was recorded in 21 Savage's city of birth, London.^[9] Beginning the video by showing stereotypical locations in London like the Big Ben, the London Eye, and the iconic Red telephone boxes before switching the setting to Brixton, a poverty-ridden district in South London to show viewers who criticized him for being British born the "real" London.^[10][11]

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
• Mike Bozzi – mastering
• Miles Walker – mixing
• Shawn Pedan – assistant engineer

Charts

Chart performance for "Redrum"

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[12]	16
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)^[13]	4
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[14]	20
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[15]	7
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[16]	32
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[17]	44
France (SNEP)^[18]	88
Germany (Official German Charts)^[19]	51
Greece International (IFPI)^[20]	1
Global 200 (Billboard)^[21]	5
Hungary (Single Top 40)^[22]	21
Ireland (IRMA)^[23]	15
Italy (FIMI)^[24]	66
Latvia (LAIPA)^[25]	1
Lithuania (AGATA)^[26]	2
Luxembourg (Billboard)^[27]	13
MENA (IFPI)^[28]	12
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[29]	40
Netherlands (Tipparade)^[30]	6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[31]	11
Norway (VG-lista)^[32]	24
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100)^[33]	23
Portugal (AFP)^[34]	7
Romania (Billboard)^[35]	15
Singapore (RIAS)^[36]	27
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[37]	7
South Africa (Billboard)^[38]	9
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[39]	47
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[40]	7
UAE (IFPI)^[41]	3
UK Singles (OCC)^[42]	11
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[43]	3
US Billboard Hot 100^[44]	5
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[45]	2
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)^[46]	40
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[47]	5

Certifications

Certifications for "Redrum"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)^[48]	Platinum	80,000^‡
Hungary (MAHASZ)^[49]	Gold	2,000^‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)^[50]	Gold	1,000,000^†
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. ^† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "Redrum"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Italy	January 17, 2024	Contemporary hit radio	Sony	^[1]

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