"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" | ||||
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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 | |||
Songwriter(s) | P. Huston, K. Mercer, D. Jolicoeur, V. Mason | |||
Producer(s) | Prince Paul, De La Soul | |||
De La Soul singles chronology | ||||
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Chart (1993) | Peak Position |
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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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