Breakadawn
"Breakadawn" is a single by American hip hop trio De La Soul, released from their third album, Buhloone Mindstate (1993). It samples "Quiet Storm" by Smokey Robinson and the intro to Michael Jackson's "I Can't Help It", from his Off the Wall album. Additionally, the song samples "Sang and Dance" by The Bar-Kays. It was a number one hit on the European Dance Radio Chart, while peaking at number 39 in the UK.
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| Single by De La Soul | ||||
| from the album Buhloone Mindstate | ||||
| Released | August 31, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:15 | |||
| Label | Tommy Boy | |||
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Track listing
- "Breakadawn (Vocal Version)" - 4:15
- "Stickabush" - 1:11
- Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep
- "En Focus (Vocal Version)" - 3:15
- Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep
- "The Dawn Brings Smoke" - 2:11
- "Hsubakcits" - 0:15
- Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep
- "En Focus (Instrumental)" - 3:15
- "Breakadawn (Instrumental)" - 4:15
Charts
| Chart (1993) | Peak Position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[1] | 73 |
| Europe (European Dance Radio)[2] | 1 |
| UK Singles (OCC) | 39 |
| UK Club Chart (Music Week)[3] | 24 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 76 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 30 |
References
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- "European Dance Radio" (PDF). Music & Media. 13 November 1993. p. 26. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- "The RM Club Chart" (PDF). Music Week, in Record Mirror (Dance Update Supplemental Insert). 11 September 1993. p. 4. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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