what does "808" mean in hip hop songs? the phone number area code? if yes, why do they mention it?

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why not 213 or 818 or other area codes? confused...

2006-07-19 12:14:00 · 3 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music

http://www.tr-808.com/

2006-07-19 12:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by Kookiemon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hip Hop - Mos Def

2016-03-16 02:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's used to make beats.

2006-07-19 12:17:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It was a brand of turntables.

2006-07-19 12:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋