"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.
"Dumb" was released as the album's second single on 23 August 2004. It is the 411's highest-charting single in their home country, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart. In other countries, "Dumb" reached number 12 in Ireland and entered 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.
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.
Track listings All tracks were written by the 411, Gandalf Roudette-Mushcamp, and Joshua Thompson.
Notes denotes original producer denotes vocal and additional producer denotes remix producer
Personnel Personnel are adapted from the liner notes of Between the Sheets.
Tanya Boniface – vocals, writing Steve Fitzmaurice – mix engineering Suzie Furlonger – vocals, writing Tisha Martin – vocals, writing Dave McCracken – producer Carolyn Owlett – vocals, writing Gandalf Roudette-Mushcamp – vocals, writing Fitzgerald Scott – additional production, vocal production Joshua Thompson – vocals, writing
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (2004)PeakpositionCroatia (HRT)9Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) See last week column.10Hungary (Editors' Choice Top 40)3
Year-end charts +Chart (2004)PositionCIS Airplay (TopHit) 101Russia Airplay (TopHit) 55UK Singles (OCC)62
Release history +RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom23 August 2004Australia11 October 2004CD
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