808 (Blaque song)

"808" is an song by American R&B girl group Blaque. It was written by R. Kelly along with group member Natina Reed and produced by the former for their self-titled debut album (1999), with its lyrics referencing the Roland TR-808 drum machine. Released as Blaque's debut single, "808" was a success in the United States, becoming the group's first top ten hit, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching top five peaking at number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. The accompanying music video, directed by Martin Weisz, has cameo appearances by Kelly and TLC member Lisa Lopes.

"808"
Single by Blaque
from the album Blaque
ReleasedMay 4, 1999
Format
  • CD single
  • 12"
Recorded1998
Genre
Length5:06 (album version)
4:14 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)R. Kelly
Blaque singles chronology
"808"
(1999)		 "Bring It All To Me"
(1999)

The remix of "808" sampled LL Cool J's 1988 single "Going Back to Cali" and was a completely new song with the exception of the rap during the bridge. This is the version that received the majority of mainstream pop airplay, in early 2000.

Track listing
CD single[1]
No.TitleLength
1."808" (LP Version) 
2."808" (Instrumental) 
3."808" (Remix) 
4."808" (Extended Remix) 
5."808" (Remix Instrumental) 

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 700,000[13]

References
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  8. "Blaque Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  9. "Blaque Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  10. "Billboard Top 100 - 2000". Archived from the original on 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
  11. "HOT R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS 1999". Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  12. "American single certifications – Blaque – 808". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  13. "Best-Selling Records of 1999". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 112 (4): 63. January 22, 2000. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 4, 2015.


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