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REDRUM introduced himself in Underground of New York in 1998, He grew up in section 8 housing where he struggled to get by. Plagued with being looked at as different , he would find getting very creative and unique with word play against all comers would silence the question of what he was made of. REDRUM...
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REDRUM introduced himself in Underground of New York in 1998, He grew up in section 8 housing where he struggled to get by. Plagued with being looked at as different , he would find getting very creative and unique with word play against all comers would silence the question of what he was made of. REDRUM was known for his ability to tell street stories and entertain crowds with his Irish wit. He would spark freestyle cyphers everywhere he went in the years to come. Ballplayer turned Rapper at a young age , he got into Graffiti ,had beef on the street and was in and out of trouble with the law, and had to make a decision where his life was heading, He chose Music.. Beatboxing since a kid, he learned to vent through his lyrics. He started out as a battle Rapper, then put a group together and eventually went Solo. Growing up in New York, beatboxing and rhymes was the life blood of expression for REDRUM. Through trials and tribulations following the rappers brushes with death and depression, he would carve out new lyrics to his life to reflect the unforeseen and inspiration learned by not giving up.He began Taking chances in life, Capture moments of life in songs, relating to life around him. He Signed a two year licensing deal with "Missing link Music". He released his single on Mekanizm Productions. ?REDRUM performed at clubs such as "Soul Cafe", "Club Speed", "The Remote Lounge", even performing for the Coast Guard in Staten island N.Y's "Fort Wadsworth". He toured around the United States with Grammy Award winning Recording Artist and Guitarist -"Vernon Reid" & D.J Logic,performing at clubs like "the Fox" , "Troubador", The Orange Peel, "Georgia Theater", and "Tipitina's", as well as hoping on a track with Rap Legend "Slick Rick" on their album "Front end Lifter. He opened up for "Showbiz and A.G" at the First ever "Bronx Fest" with Hot 97 and Power 105 in attendence, Hosted by "A&R Fence". Along with being on Mixtapes hosted by - Dj Vlad , Dj Khaled, "Bedtyme 357" and Coast2Coast Mixtapes. He's also been featured in Canada's "Peace Magazine",Online magazines "Juniors Cave". ? After surviving his operation he promoted his story in XXL Magazine's Jan. Feb. and March issues with his own money in 2010. REDRUM put out his Debut Album "The Side You Don't See" July 29th, 2010 with production from "Rockwilder" and D12's "Mr. Porter". He dropped his Debut Video "When I'm with You" and followed up with the "Time to Retaliate" Video. In 2012 in the studio recording & dropping collaborations and unreleased tracks. 2013 focused on live performances. In 2014 back from hiatus ,REDRUM recorded all new material , working with new producers, and performing shows across the Tri-State. In 2015 Redrum is in the studio recording for his New Mixtape "Crack the Surface" and dropping his new single and video "I Burn" produced by Corbett.
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