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Thumping like an 808 uh uh OK
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From "On and On" off TITO ...
what is an 808?

Its The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer

http://www.urbandictionary.com/zoom.php?imageid=1280
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Posted on: 2009/5/7 4:49
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Re: Thumping like an 808 uh uh OK
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wow i never know that

intresting thx for the info
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Posted on: 2009/5/11 0:09
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Re: Thumping like an 808 uh uh OK
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I want to post comment but.....
When i search it, i only know its some kind drum machine like on Piano , but some singer also using those 808 in their song lyric. But i'm still dont know the meaning 808 on the song. Slang word maybe.... cant found it i'm confused
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Posted on: 2009/5/12 7:03
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Re: Thumping like an 808 uh uh OK
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Its a popular drum machine used by musicians. 808 is often used in as a reference in lyrics.

In this case, "thumping like an 808", means something (the club, the dancing, etc) is 'thumping' like the drum sounds of an 808.
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Posted on: 2009/5/12 7:17
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Re: Thumping like an 808 uh uh OK
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oh 808 refering to that thing , thank you for the explanation
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Re: Thumping like an 808 uh uh OK
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Yeah.. like in the Kelis song "Bossy"

Youtube - Kelis - Bossy
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Posted on: 2009/5/12 13:05
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Re: Thumping like an 808 uh uh OK
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Quote:

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Its a popular drum machine used by musicians. 808 is often used in as a reference in lyrics.

In this case, "thumping like an 808", means something (the club, the dancing, etc) is 'thumping' like the drum sounds of an 808.


Oh, well, thanks for clearing that up
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Posted on: 2009/5/14 3:44
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