When browsing RPOOL.ID, you'll frequently encounter tracks labeled "Redrum" (Redrum = Drum, reversed). But what does it actually mean?
Beefing Up the Beat
A Redrum is a specific type of DJ edit where a producer takes an original song (usually an older 80s/90s track or an acoustic song) and layers a heavy, modern drum beat underneath it.
Why DJs Use Them
Many classic 80s songs were recorded with live drummers, meaning the BPM fluctuates slightly, making them impossible to beatmatch. A Redrum fixes the track to a strict grid (quantizes it) and adds a heavy kick drum, making an old classic hit just as hard on a club system as a modern EDM track.