Childish Gambino - Redbone Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote and produced the song 'Redbone' by Childish Gambino?

   The song was written by Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, and produced by Ludwig Göransson. The two have frequently collaborated on many of Gambino's projects.

2. Is there any vocal pitching in 'Redbone'?

   Despite assumptions that there was vocal pitching used in the song, Donald Glover confirmed in an interview with Australia's Triple J Breakfast radio show that no vocal pitching was used on the album. He stated that he just sang differently for this track.

3. What does the term 'Redbone' mean?

   'Redbone' is a term used to refer to a light-skinned black woman. It is also a Cajun term for a person of mixed race. The multiethnic group Redbone, who had a big hit in the 70s with 'Come And Get Your Love,' took their name from this term.

4. How did the song 'Redbone' come about in the studio?

   According to Ludwig Göransson, he and Donald Glover were just chilling in the studio when Glover started playing drums and said he had a beat. They then went from one instrument to another, recording tracks on top of each other which resulted in the seed of what would become 'Redbone.'

5. Was 'Redbone' featured in any films?

   'Redbone' soundtracks the opening credits of Jordan Peele's horror film 'Get Out.' Peele chose this song because it satisfied the black horror movie audience's need for characters to be smart and observant.

6. Did 'Redbone' win any awards?

   'Redbone' lost Record of the Year to '24K Magic' by Bruno Mars at the Grammy Awards in 2018, but it won for Best Traditional R&B Performance.