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1. The penal code for disturbing the peace. Refers to the sound of bass from stereos.

2. An 808 refers to a drum machine called a Roland TR-808.

3. Sometimes a reference to Hawaii. 808 is Hawaii's area code.

"IM BACK WITH A 808 CAUSE IM BOSSY" - Kelis

"We be going boom like an 808"- Blaque

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Roland TR-808 rhythm machine that is the source of the bass track referred to below.

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The Roland TR-808 Sequencer

Roland introduced this analogue synthesiser in 1981 and it was used in many 80's tunes. The sounds, when not processed by other equipment, has a trademark "hollow/tinny" sound. The trademark sound of this synth is the "cowbell".

16 total sounds, 12 voice polyphony. Midi In/Out

The Roland 808 is how an 80's garage band could get away with not having a good drummer.

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1. The penal code for disturbing the peace. Refers to the sound of bass from stereos.

2. Refering to an analogue synthesiser called a Roland TR-808 used in many 80's tunes.

3. At times a reference to Hawaii's area code: 808.

"I'm back with an 808 'cause I'm bossy" - "Bossy" by Kelis

"Drop that 808/The walls begin to shake/It's too much for the club to take" - "ERFQUAKE" by Family Force 5