Dumb (Faith Evans song)

"Dumb" is a song by American R&B recording artist Faith Evans, recorded for R&B Divas (2012), a compilation album led by Evans which featured the first season stars of the same-titled TV One reality series. It was written by Evans along with Chris "Brody" Brown, Toni Coleman, Achia Dixon, Larrance Dopson, Lamar Edwards, Camille Hooper, and Jaila Simms, incorporating a sample from the composition "Broadway Combination", penned by Christian Arlester for his band Dyke and the Blazers. Production on "Dumb" was handled by music production team 1500 or Nothin', featuring additional production by Evans.

"Dumb"
Single by Faith Evans
from the album R&B Divas
ReleasedAugust 28, 2012
Recorded2011–2012
Genre
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Christian Arlester
  • Chris "Brody" Brown
  • Toni Coleman
  • Achia Dixon
  • Larrance Dopson
  • Lamar Edwards
  • Faith Evans
  • Camille Hooper
  • Jaila Simms
Producer(s)
Faith Evans singles chronology
"Tears of Joy"
(2012)
"Dumb"
(2012)
"I Deserve It"
(2014)

The retro soul track was released as the compilation album's second single following Evans-led lead single "Tears of Joy". A music video for "Dumb" was photographed by Bishop Moore and features Evans singing and dancing in a 1970s-themed clip.

Music video

A music video for "Dumb" was Directed by Bishop Moore.[1] In the ’70s-themed clip, Evans jams with her band and sits atop a candy red Ford Mustang.[2]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of R&B Divas.[3]

Charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon Chart)[4] 65

References

  1. "Faith Evans - Dumb (Official Music Video)". NME.com. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
  2. "Video: Faith Evans – 'Dumb'". Rap-Up. 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
  3. R&B Divas (Media notes). Faith Evans. E1 Music. 2012.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. "South Korea Gaon International Chart (Week: October 21, 2012 to October 27, 2012)". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on 2013-03-16. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
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