"808" | ||||
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Single by Blaque | ||||
from the album Blaque | ||||
Released | May 4, 1999 | |||
Format | CD single, 12" | |||
Recorded | 1998 | |||
Genre | R&B, hip hop | |||
Length |
5:06 (album version) 4:14 (radio edit) |
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Label | Trackmasters, Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | R. Kelly, Natina Reed | |||
Producer(s) | R. Kelly | |||
Blaque singles chronology | ||||
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"808" is an R&B song released in 1999 by American R&B girl group, Blaque. "808" was released as the lead single from Blaque's self-titled debut album Blaque. "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 top five peaking at number four on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles.
The music video has cameo appearances by R. Kelly (who wrote and produced the song) and TLC member Lisa Lopes. The lyrics reference the Roland TR-808 drum machine.