Breakadawn

"Breakadawn" is a song by American hip hop trio De La Soul, released in August 1993 by Tommy Boy Records as the lead single from their third album, Buhloone Mindstate (1993). It was a number-one hit on the European Dance Radio Chart, while peaking at number 39 in the UK. The song 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, it samples "Sang and Dance" by The Bar-Kays.

Critical reception

Charles Aaron from Spin wrote, "Posdnuos bobs and weaves his lines like a language poet's funky child, Maseo lifts a soothing sample from Smokey Robinson's 'Quiet Storm', and Trugoy tries to enjoy himself, deep as a depth charge. De La Soul Is DeadTemplate:'s grumpy soul-search lost some hip-hop come-latelies; they oughta slink back."

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

Weekly charts

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Chart (1993)	Peak Position
Australia (ARIA)	73
Europe (European Dance Radio)	1
UK Airplay (Music Week)	20
UK Club Chart (Music Week)	24
US Billboard Hot 100	76
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	30
US Cash Box Top 100	73

Year-end charts

Chart (1993)	Position
Europe (European Dance Radio)	18