808
Brandy · Other Songs - Brandy
I got plans to drive past you, to make you regret, yeah
And why the hell you be parked with your volume, turned up all the way
I'm not a phantom, you're picking your snare, your courage is in jeopardy
I got pretty big songs, pretty big songs, yeah, yeah
I got speakers and sounds, bigger than dolls, yeah, yeah
... that, in the beat here, beat down man, yeah, yeah
I won't tell you radio go away
And when the music's gone, there be no more songs, no more songs
When the party's broke, I said I still live on, still live on
And when the music's gone, there be no more tone, no more tone
When the spell is broke and that I have told, I still got getaway
You hear me from a block away, I still got getaway
Check it, I got the feeling I'ma hurt your feelings when you hear my system
Check it, so loud my surround sound will take no victims
I'm not a phantom, you're picking your snare, your courage is in jeopardy
I got pretty big songs, pretty big songs, yeah, yeah
I got speakers and sounds, bigger than dolls, yeah, yeah
... that, in the beat here, beat down man, yeah, yeah
I won't tell you radio go away
And when the music's gone, there be no more songs, no more songs
When the party's broke, I said I still live on, still live on
And when the music's gone, there be no more tone, no more tone
When the spell is broke and that I have told, I still got getaway
You hear me from a block away, I still got getaway
Baby can you hear me now, can you hear me now?
Baby can you hear me now, can you hear me now?
I'm like the bass and the trunk if you want I can ... the way
Baby just tell me where you're at and I'm on my way
No matter how far, we could push cruise patrol
Any way you want, tell me where you want ... let's go
And when the music's gone, there be no more songs, no more songs
When the party's broke, I said I still live on, still live on
And when the music's gone, there be no more tone, no more tone
When the spell is broke and that I have told, I still got getaway
Get over, you hear me from a block away, I still got getaway.
808
Brandy's '808' stands as a defining track from her 2008 album 'Human,' showcasing her evolution from R&B balladry to a more rhythmic, hip-hop infused sound. The song features a prominent 808 bassline that anchors its groove, reflecting the era's shift toward trap-influenced production while maintaining her signature vocal clarity. Released during a period where she sought to broaden her musical palette beyond her earlier romantic themes, the recording captures a confident, urban aesthetic. It serves as a pivotal moment in her discography, demonstrating her ability to blend soulful delivery with contemporary beats and solidifying her status as a versatile artist capable of navigating diverse sonic landscapes without compromising her identity.