What does the phrase 808 mean, when they use in a song?

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What does the phrase 808 mean, when they use in a song?

2006-07-25 06:33:26 · 3 answers · asked by BoomBoom 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music

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It has one of two meanings..

1. The bass drum from a Roland TR-808 drum machine, which is now a popular sample.
2. The penal code for disturbing the peace. Refers to the sound of bass from stereos.

2006-07-25 06:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by Smokeater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

808 is a speaker

2006-07-25 06:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by lil_atl_ma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Area code for Hawaii

2006-07-25 06:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋