About Redrum's biography :REDRUM was born in Staten Island, New York and was known for his ability to tell stories and entertain crowds with his Irish wit. He grew up in section 8 housing where he struggled to get by. Plagued with being looked at as different , he would find getting creative and unique with word play against all comers would silence the question of what he was made of. 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 and would spark freestyle cyphers everywhere he went. He started out as a battle Rapper, then put a group together and eventually went Solo..
Through trials and tribulations in and out of hospitals following the rappers brushes with death from a tragic accident and battling depression, he would carve out new lyrics to his life to reflect the unforeseen and inspiration learned by not giving up. He signed a two year licensing deal with "Missing link Music" and released his single on Mekanizm Productions. ?
REDRUM performed at places such as "Hunter College", "Club Speed", "Club Demorara", even performing for the Coast Guard in Staten island. He toured the United States with Grammy Award winning Guitarist Vernon Reid & D.J Logic as well as hoping on a track with Slick Rick on their album "Front end Lifter.
He was asked by Schoolly D to go on stage with him in Philly after hearing Redrum beatbox backstage . He opened up for Showbiz and A.G at the First ever Bronx Fest with Hot 97 and Power 105 in attendence. Along with being on Mixtapes hosted by Dj Vlad , Dj Khaled, Bedtyme 357 and Coast2Coast.
He's also been featured in Canada's Peace Magazine.? After surviving his operation he promoted his story in XXL Magazine's Jan. Feb. and March issues with his own money in 2010 and put out his Debut Album "The Side You Don't See" July 29th, 2010 with production from Rockwilder and D12's Mr. Porter, then Dropped his Debut Video "When I'm with You" and "Time to Retaliate" Videos. In 2012 he hit the studio with new songs & recording collaborations.
In 2013- 2014 REDRUM working with new producers and performing shows across the Tri-State.
In 2015 Redrum released his "I Burn" EP and video produced by Corbett & released his New Mixtape "Crack the Surface" Featuring grammy nominated artist Melodiq as well as Mic Handz & Napoleon da legend.
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