808
Blaque
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Oooh (yea yea yea yea) Oooh (yea yea yea yea) Oooh (yea yea yea yea) Check it out See what I believe is We was granted the power What's that? Power, wha Ha, the power to make you dance Like this I heard she's got a 9 to 5 (yea yea yea yea) But comin' in after 12 (check it out) I know they're tired of her lies (yea yea yea) Just let her go, what the deal? (wha wha wha wha) (wha wha wha) And now take me for instance babe (uh huh) See my love will drive her crazy 'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808 Be makin' circles like a figure 8 You know it feels good from head to toe Now hold on to me baby here we go You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh (check it out) I heard she's not all that to you Cause she can't do it like I do (ha ha ha) So put that trophy on the shelf (wha wha wha wha) Go about and find somebody else Now take me for instance babe See my love will drive her crazy (wha wha yeah) 'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808 Be makin' circles like a figure 8 You know it feels good from head to toe Now hold on to me baby here we go You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh 'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808 Ain't nobody can bang it like me Stack it like me, wouldn't like me Ask Kelly, his original plan To get as large on the map, by makin' you clap your hands Damn shoo bizzatch, I'm not gonna lie I'll pump my amps to this Cutie pie, honey bunch If you're not busy take me to lunch Oh, ya'll done did it now, with the luscious music World poppin' crews, and what, 8-0 grooves Is what intended, you to get me up you You one in a mill, forget the mens Cause they ride in my pockets baby And today I just wanna Jiggle my ball Bet I knock your socks off Wit' my what what what (wha wha wha wha) Yea yea Boom like an 808 Circles like a figure 8 Feels good from head to toe To me baby here we go Boom like an 808 Circles like a figure 8 Feels good from head to toe To me baby here we go You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh (check it out) You'll be goin' boom baby boom baby boom And I'll be goin' ooh baby ooh baby ooh (check it out) 'Cause I'll be goin' boom like an 808
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Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN OLIVIER, ROBERT KELLY, NATINA REED
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Label Classification"808" is released under the recording label of Trackmasters, Columbia Records.
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Release DateThe song was published on May 18, 1999, becoming one of the hit releases of that year.
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Album Association"808" is from Blaque's self-titled debut album, "Blaque."
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a hit, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the U.S.
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Certification"808" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million copies.
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Song DurationThe track has a playing time of approximately 4:11 minutes.
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Pop CultureThe term "808" in the song refers to the Roland TR-808 drum machine, which was a popular instrument in hip hop music production.
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SongwritersBlaque members Natina Reed and Shamari Fears collaborated with R. Kelly to write the song.
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ProducersThe song was co-produced by R. Kelly and Trackmasters, showcasing a blend of R&B and rap elements.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song, which had a futuristic theme and showcased the group's dance skills.
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RecognitionIn 1999, the song was nominated for a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo.
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SampleThe song samples an interpolation of "Looking for the Perfect Beat" by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force.
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Post-releaseThe song remained a fan favorite and showed off Blaque's vocal talent and ability to deliver catchy, danceable hits.
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ImpactDespite its release more than two decades ago, the track still holds a significant spot in 90's R&B history.
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TriviaThe song's lyrics mix a nightclub narrative with references to the sound of the 808 drum machine, creating a pulsating theme throughout.
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