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Redbone was released by Childish Gambino, the musical project of Donald Glover, in 2016 as part of the album Awaken, My Love! Built on psychedelic funk and 1970s soul influences, the track became known for its refrain urging listeners to stay woke. That line helped the song spread widely online as a meme format, with the opening and hook reused in edits, remixes and short clips. Its distinctive falsetto and groove have kept it recognisable long after its chart run, especially in social video.
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A short clip from Childish Gambino's Redbone featuring the smooth falsetto hook and funk groove, often used for sexy, retro, or stay woke meme edits.
This clip pulls the instantly recognisable opening groove from Redbone, built around a warped bassline, soft drums and Childish Gambino's high, stretched falsetto. The sound feels warm and slightly uncanny at the same time, like vintage soul played through a dream. In a video it creates instant mood, slowing a moment down and making it feel seductive, nostalgic or a little paranoid. Creators use that contrast to turn an ordinary entrance, glance or reveal into something cinematic and memorable, even when the visuals are deliberately mundane or funny.
