2006-06-15 13:48:51 · 9 answers · asked by Craz 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
1) (n) The bassdrum from a Roland TR-808 drum machine, which is now a popular sample.
2) (n) The penal code for disturbing the peace. Refers to the sound of bass from
stereos.
2006-06-15 13:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by KC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 808 refers to the Roland TR-808, a now obsolete electronic drum machine. Roland made the 808 (later model was the 909, I believe) which was used in some electronic music of the early 80's but never caught on there, as it clearly didn't provide the fidelity of sampled drums.
However, with the advent of rap, hip-hop and similar genre, the 808 sound was embraced by seminal acts like RUN-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Sugar Hill Gang, et. al.
The 808 is now revered in urban music, and software emulations and samples abound in the industry as a way to get that sonic signature without having to locate a used one on eBay.
2006-06-15 20:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's an expression for a "turn around"...or like saying im back and im hot like an expression. Remember that song 808 by that group Black...lyrics went something like :boom like a 808
2006-06-15 20:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what i know an "808" is a type of bass drum beat.
2006-06-15 20:51:20 · answer #4 · answered by italianpanther7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its also an area code
2006-06-15 20:53:01 · answer #5 · answered by maribeth_sites 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS THE AREA CODE TO HAWAII
2006-06-15 20:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by cmathis1120 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares? her music sucks and she can't sing
2006-06-15 20:51:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
iiTs a KiNkY s3x p0sitti0n feR a thRees00me...dUhhh....
2006-06-15 20:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-06-15 20:50:32 · answer #9 · answered by TheLovelySha! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋