ALL RED

"ALL RED" is a song by Playboi Carti, recorded around February 5, 2022, and officially released on September 13, 2024. The track is notable for Carti's use of a deeper vocal register, a shift from his more familiar higher-pitched delivery. This new sound was first heard in "Mr. Miyagi," a track by Kanye West, and continued in unreleased works like “Wicked,” as mentioned in the Spring 2022 edition of XXL Magazine. Carti's deepened voice was later popularized in the song "FE!N" by Travis Scott, further solidifying this new style as a distinctive evolution in Carti's vocal approach. Prior to its release, a snippet of "ALL RED" surfaced on April 5, 2023, via @rel9te on Instagram, followed by more previews and a full video showing Carti in the studio, vibing to the track with other artists such as Yung Lean and producer F1LTHY. These previews created significant anticipation among fans, particularly after Carti performed the track in full during his set at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash music festival on June 15, 2024. In the days leading up to its release, Carti took to the Opium Instagram account on September 12, 2024, to announce the official release of "ALL RED" at midnight, along with revealing the song's artwork. The track's production is heavily influenced by the gothic and industrial elements seen in Carti's previous work, further exploring darker tones that match the aesthetic of his Whole Lotta Red era. Although "ALL RED" was initially previewed in association with other projects, it was eventually released as a standalone track, gaining attention for its experimental sound and Carti's evolving artistic persona. The collaboration between Carti and producers like F1LTHY and Gud on this track showcases his ability to continually push boundaries within the trap genre​( TrackerHub )​( Complex ).

[Intro] (Wake up, F1LTHY) Hol' up, uh [Chorus] Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up, uh, uh Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up, uh, uh Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up, uh The Bentley's parked outside My vibe tryna go for a ride I put VETEMENTS right on her thighs I put the mask on 'cause I be fried All red, I stay with the Fives All red, we pull up and fire All red, somebody dyin' All red, I pour up then drive [Verse] We done pushed up with the SIGs Just like Madden, you can get blitzed I used to rock badges, then I got rich This is a thot, she can't be my bitch, yeah This is a thot, she can't be my bitch, yeah I come to your spot, we spray out that bitch I come to your spot, we spray out that bitch I come to your spot and I take that shit, hol' up, uh I got the drop, we layin' that bitch, hol' up, hol' up Get a stolen vehicle, drive that bitch, hol' up Pushin' yo' block, then we spray 'em, uh Pushin' yo' block, then we spray 'em Somebody send 'em a prayer Somebody send 'em some prayers I got some shit goin' crazy I need a whole 'nother level I'm on a whole 'nother level I'm a different type of player I'm a different type of player I'm a creative player Shawty knew where I was goin' Shawty know I'm a slayer Shawty, treat her like mail Fuck 'em, we bring hell Drive the coupe to Rodeo I'm 'bout to give them some hell [Chorus] Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up, uh, uh Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up, uh, uh Upside-down cross tat' on my neck, shut 'em up, uh The Bentley's parked outside My broad tryna go for a ride I put VETEMENTS right on her thighs I put the mask on 'cause I be fried All red, I stay with the Fives All red, we pull up and fire All red, somebody dyin' All red, I pour up then drive