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"Breakadawn" is a 1993 single by American hip hop trio De La Soul, released from their third album, Buhloone Mindstate. 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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"Breakadawn"
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
Songwriter(s)	P. Huston, K. Mercer, D. Jolicoeur, V. Mason
Producer(s)	Prince Paul, De La Soul
De La Soul singles chronology
"Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa/Keepin' the Faith" (1991) "Breakadawn" (1993) "Ego Trippin' (Part Two)" (1993)

Track listing

1. "Breakadawn (Vocal Version)" - 4:15
2. "Stickabush" - 1:11
   • Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep
3. "En Focus (Vocal Version)" - 3:15
   • Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep
4. "The Dawn Brings Smoke" - 2:11
5. "Hsubakcits" - 0:15
   • Guest Appearance: Dres of Black Sheep
6. "En Focus (Instrumental)" - 3:15
7. "Breakadawn (Instrumental)" - 4:15

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak Position
Australia (ARIA)[1]	73
Europe Dance (Music & Media)[2]	1
UK Singles (OCC)	39
US Billboard Hot 100	76
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	30

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