Dumb (The 411 song)

"Dumb" is a song by British R&B group the 411. It was written by band members Suzie Furlonger, Carolyn Owlett, Tisha Martin and Tanya Boniface along with Gandalf Roudette-Mushcamp and Joshua Thompson for their debut studio album Between the Sheets (2004). Production was helmed by Dave McCracken, based on an original production by Redeye, with Fitzgerald Scott credited as additional and vocal producer on the track.[1]

"Dumb"
Single by the 411
from the album Between the Sheets
Released23 August 2004 (2004-08-23)
Length2:48
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Dave McCracken
The 411 singles chronology
"On My Knees"
(2004)		 "Dumb"
(2004)		 "Teardrops"
(2004)

The song was released as the album's second single on 23 August 2004. "Dumb" is the 411's highest-charting single, entering and peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. In other countries, "Dumb" peaked at number 12 in Ireland as well as the top 40 in Australia, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. In Germany, the song served as the theme song for Sex and the City during ProSieben's commercial breaks. A French language version of the song called "Face á toi baby" with French rapper Mag (featuring the verses from "Dumb" with a special French chorus) appears on the French version of Between the Sheets.

In 2018, singer Imani Williams sampled "Dumb" for her single of the same name.[2]

Music video

The music video features the band performing in strobing lights. In the first half, they wear black outfits, before changing to colourful costumes in the second half. Furlonger wore a wig during the shoot.[1]

Track listings

All tracks were written by the 411, Gandalf Roudette-Mushcamp, and Joshua Thompson.[3]

UK CD1[4]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Dumb"
  • Dave McCracken
  • Redeye[a]
  • Fitzgerald Scott[b]
2:48
2."Dumb" (Main Ron G. remix)
3:21
UK CD2 and German maxi-CD single[5][6]
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Dumb" (radio version)
2:48
2."Dumb" (Kardinal Beats remix)
3:41
3."Dumb" (Cool Kid remix featuring JP Esquire)
3:29
4."Dumb" (video) 2:49

Notes

  • ^[a] denotes original producer
  • ^[b] denotes vocal and additional producer
  • ^[c] denotes remix producer

Personnel

Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of Between the Sheets.[3]

Charts

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Dumb"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom 23 August 2004
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
[22]
Australia 11 October 2004 CD [23]

References
  1. Right Back At Ya! The 2000s Pop Music Podcast (3 September 2022). "64: The 411: From 'Dumb' and 'On My Knees' to changes and the Might Comeback at Mighty Hoopla...and beyond!". Spotify. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  2. Currinn, Jonathan (17 August 2018). "Imani Williams Returns With New Single "Dumb" Featuring Tiggs Da Author & Belly Squad". CelebMix. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  3. Between the Sheets (UK CD album liner notes). The 411. Sony Music UK. 2004. 519084 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Dumb (UK CD1 liner notes). The 411. Sony Music UK, Streetside Records. 2004. 675262 1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. Dumb (UK CD2 liner notes). The 411. Sony Music UK, Streetside Records. 2004. 675262 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. Dumb (German maxi-CD single liner notes). The 411. Sony Music UK, Streetside Records. 2004. SUK 675262 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. "The 411 – Dumb". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  8. "Issue 766" ARIA Top 40 Urban Singles. National Library of Australia. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  9. "The 411 – Dumb" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  10. The 411 — Dumb. TopHit. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  11. "Top Lista Hrvatskog Radija". Croatian Radiotelevision. Archived from the original on 10 October 2004. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  12. "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 116, no. 38. 18 September 2004. p. 55. Retrieved 21 November 2020. See last week column.
  13. "The 411 – Dumb" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  14. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – The 411". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  15. "The 411 – Dumb". Top Digital Download. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  16. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  17. "The 411 – Dumb". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  18. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  19. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  20. "Top Radio Hits Global Chart 2004". Tophit. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  21. "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  22. "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. 21 August 2004. p. 23.
  23. "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 11th October 2004" (PDF). ARIA. 11 October 2004. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2004. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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