In the song Bossy by Kellis what does "I'm back with an 808" mean? I guess i am just not "with it"

Answer 1

The 808 is a synthesizer... Don't worry, the average joe on the street has no idea what it is, It is basically part of the lingo of the music industry....



The Roland TR-808 is a revolutionary computer-controlled rhythm machine which offers up to 768 measures of programming at a time. In addition, this unit offers more percussive variations and more effects than virtually any other unit on the market. With it you can visualize patterns and real-time processing, program complete songs, and do just about everything else a rhythm machine should do with more accuracy and less trouble.

* "Number of rhythms:
o Basic, A/B x 12
o Intro/Fill-in, A/B x 4
* Rhythm and track:
o 64 measures x 12 tracks (768 measures by using 12-tracks)
* Measure Divisions:
o 32 steps can be selected at maximum as desired
* Sound Sources:
o Bass drum
o Snare drum
o Low, Mid, Hi Tom/Conga
o Rimshot/Claves
o Handclap/Maracas
o Cow bell
o Cymbal
o Open hi-hat & Closed hi-hat
o Accent" (NOTE: Accent isn't a sound. Instead it lets you place accents on certain beats in the bar. All instruments playing on these beats are accented.)

Answer 2

808 is bass, you know... the low sounds. And to correct the last answer, 808 is the area code for Hawaii and Kelis is not from here.

Answer 3

808 is a reference to the Roland TR-808 drum machine.

808 area code is in Hawaii... I don't know ifthats where shes from...

Answer 4

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Answer 5

the 808 was a famous drum machine... but i am not "with it" either; who the hell knows what she's talking about...

Answer 6

It just mean that she's back with a new song with a new style to it..

Answer 7

Area Code....shes back home...