The 808

[Corpsey]

'The man behind the Roland drum machine and synthesiser range used across the spectrum of popular music since the mid-70s – from Prince to New Order, from Dr Dre to Kraftwerk – has died.

Ikutaro Kakehashi founded the Roland Corporation in 1972 and went on to develop one of the most well-known drum machines in pop music – the TR-808. His death at 87 was revealed by a former colleague on Facebook.'

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2...-music-pioneer-ikutaro-kakehashi-dies-aged-87

Seems like an appropriate time to pay tribute to the 808. Post favourite tunes, observations, etc.



Loose Ends - Hanging On A String (1984)

Here's a trailer for a documentary on the 808 that I've not seen:



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[Corpsey]

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (1982)

The first hit record to use the 808, apparently.



T La Rock & Jazzy Jay - It's Yours (1984)

Later paid tribute to by Loefah, of course.

 

[pattycakes_]

Set it off, I suggest, y'all.



Love the 8th note open hihats. Really keeps it rolling.

 

[luka]

“I bridged the gap between #HIPHOP & #EDM BACK IN 2012 now look,” Waka posted on Twitter. Followed by, “I found a new 🌊 electronic dance music, then found a way to bridge things together #nowLook…I started the 808 🌊.. not to be padded on my back but to bring in a whole new style of entertainment. FrFr.”

He added, “B4 Flockaveli name one cd that was abusing 808s… ask my younger brothers @sizzle808MAFIA @MetroBoomin.”

Luger seemed to take exception to Waka’s claims, responding, “smh I started that shit waka don’t do that. B4 me is was jeezy n shawty redd. T.I and dj toomp.”

Clearly befuddled with WFF’s boasts he added, “@WakaFlocka bra u don’t make beats how u start the ‘808 wave’ ? Hit my phone g. I’m confused.”


Read More: Waka Flocka Flame Claims He Started the 808 Wave in Hip-Hop, Lex Luger Responds - XXL | http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/03/...08-wave-lex-luger-responds/?trackback=tsmclip 🔥🔥🔥🔫

Read More: Waka Flocka Flame Claims He Started the 808 Wave in Hip-Hop, Lex Luger Responds - XXL | http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/03/...08-wave-lex-luger-responds/?trackback=tsmclip

 

[CrowleyHead]

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Shawty Redd >>>

 

[droid]

 

[droid]

Every jungle tune.

 

[Bang Diddley]

SOS Band etc etc, 80 Soul

 

[firefinga]

Distorted 808 kickdrums in lots of hardcore techno/gabba

 

[version]

EVOL have just done a tape mixing 364 808 tunes. Anyone able to ID the first tune, 1:34 and 1:56 in the preview?

 

[william_kent]

1:56



Concett Bradley - Tommy Boy

 

[luka]

Wow

 

[luka]

Not hear that before. Very powerful piece of music.

 

[sufi]

1:56



Concett Bradley - Tommy Boy

also 1989?
(not sure whether it's 808 though)

 

[william_kent]

EVOL have just done a tape mixing 364 808 tunes. Anyone able to ID the first tune, 1:34 and 1:56 in the preview?

The first track is from the end of this ( I've skipped it to roughly the same bit )



Rock Force - I Can't Hide ( Dance Mix )

 

[Benny Bunter]

1:56



Concett Bradley - Tommy Boy

I ❤️ NY