808 (Blaque song)
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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.
Track listing
- 808 (LP Version) [1]
- 808 (Instrumental)
- 808 (Remix)
- 808 (Extended Remix)
- 808 (Remix instrumental)
- 808 (Close my bedroom)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
| Chart (1999-00) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top 30 Dance (RPM)[2] | 30 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] | 6 |
| Scotland (OCC)[4] | 93 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 31 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[6] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 8 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 4 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[9] | 4 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1999) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[10] | 53 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[12] | Gold | 700,000[11] |
References
- ^ Amazon.com: 808: Blaque: Music
- ^ http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/image.aspx?Image=nlc008388.8378&URLjpg=http%3a%2f%2fwww.collectionscanada.gc.ca%2fobj%2f028020%2ff4%2fnlc008388.8378.gif&Ecopy=nlc008388.8378
- ^ "Blaque Ivory – 808". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ "Blaque Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "Blaque Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "Blaque Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 2000". Archived from the original on 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2010-08-31.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1999". Billboard. 112 (4). BPI Communications Inc.: 63 January 22, 2000. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "American single certifications – Blaque – 808". Recording Industry Association of America.
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