Redrum (Era Istrefi song)
"Redrum" | ||||
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Single by Era Istrefi featuring Felix Snow | ||||
Released | 24 February 2017 | |||
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Length | 2:49 | |||
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Era Istrefi singles chronology | ||||
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"Redrum" on YouTube |
"Redrum" (
, with Istrefi telling her love interest to remain true to himself."Redrum" garnered positive reviews from music critics, who praised its appeal and lyrics as well as Istrefi's vocal delivery. A femme fatale-influenced music video was uploaded to Ultra's YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release, portraying Istrefi within a murderous aesthetic. Commercially, the song peaked atop in Albania and reached the top 30 in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as well as the top 50 on Billboard US Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Background and composition
Era Istrefi began pursuing a professional music career in 2013 and rose to international attention, following her breakthrough single, "
Reception
Upon release, "Redrum" received positive reviews from
Music video
A music video for "Redrum" was uploaded to Ultra's YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release on 24 February 2017.[13] Production team SixTwentySix was hired for the shooting of the video, while Millicent Hailes directed it.[13] A red-themed video, the visual opens with Istrefi walking with red knee-high boots and a red sheer cape flowing behind her.[4] Scenes interspersed through the main plot portray the singer performing in a red-color setting surrounded by smoke.[13] Other notable scenes include a shot of Istrefi's nails with blood dripping down her finger as well as a shot of her in front of a mirror.[4][9] The video was received positively by reviewers. Ports pointed out femme fatale influences in the video, and praised Istrefi's red-colored fashion further saying that it fits the video's "murderous aesthetic".[4] Currinn described the video as being a "great visual" and wrote that there is "something interesting to watch and keep the audience entertained, but at the same time, it doesn't give anything new to the viewers".[9]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Spotify and YouTube.[3][13]
- Technical credits
- Era Istrefi – lead artist, songwriting
- Felix Snow – featured artist, producing
- David Singer – songwriting
- Mark Ralph – producing
- William Vanderhayden – songwriting
- Music video credits
- Austin Barbera – producing
- Christ Varonos – producing manager
- Jake Krask – producing
- Jen Kennedy – editing
- Luis Panch Perez – directing of photography
- Millicent Hailes – directing
- Skye Jones – producing designer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | 24 February 2017 |
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France | 26 February 2017 | Radio airplay | Sony | |
Italy | 17 March 2017 |
References
- ^ "Era Istrefi erobert die Welt" (in German). AlbInfo. 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ a b Citations regarding the digital release of "Redrum" by Era Istrefi in various selected countries:
- "Redrum – Single by Era Istrefi featuring Felix Snow". Apple Music (Kosovo). 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 1 March 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- "Redrum – Single by Era Istrefi featuring Felix Snow" (in Italian). Apple Music (Italy). 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- "Redrum – Single by Era Istrefi featuring Felix Snow" (in German). Apple Music (Switzerland). 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Redrum – Single by Era Istrefi featuring Felix Snow". Spotify. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022. Note: Click on the three dots on the right of the track to display the credits.
- ^ a b c d e Ports, Truman (24 February 2017). "Watch Era Istrefi's New Music Video 'Redrum'". V. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Flynn, Niall (6 March 2017). "Watch the Video for new Era Istrefi Single 'Redrum'". Tmrw Magazine. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Video Premiere: Era Istrefi – 'Redrum'". YMMW. 9 March 2017. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Doose, Mike (28 February 2017). "Era Istrefi – Redrum feat. Felix Snow". Beautiful Buzzz. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "'Redrum' handelt von bittersüßer Liebe – und von Mord?" (in Albanian). BigFM. 2 March 2017. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ a b c Currinn, Jonathan (24 February 2017). "New Release: Era Istrefi Featuring Felix Snow – Redrum". Critic Jonni. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ a b "The Top List – 12/03/2017" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 12 March 2017. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Listen to Redrum and other hits by Era Istrefi". TopHit. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023. Note: Refer to the chart diagram to view the chart position of the song in CIS, Russia or Ukraine.
- ^ a b "Era Istrefi Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d Era Istrefi featuring Felix Snow – Redrum | Official Music Video. Ultra Music. 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022 – via YouTube. Note: Open description for credits.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia: 22 May 2017 – 29 May 2017". TopHit. 22 May 2017. Archived from the original on 27 November 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits CIS Monthly Chart – July 2017". TopHit. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Top Radio Hits Russia Monthly Chart – June 2017". TopHit. Archived from the original on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ^ "Clip 'Redrum' : Era Istrefi ralentit le tempo après le succès étourdissant de 'BonBon'" (in French). Pure Charts. 26 February 2017. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ Caputo, Paolo (17 March 2017). "Era Istrefi – Redrum | (Radio Date: 17/03/2017)" (Press release) (in Italian). Airplay Control. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.