Dumb (Faith Evans song)

"Dumb" is a song by American R&B recording artist Faith Evans, recorded for R&B Divas (2012), a compilation album led by Evans which featured the first season stars of the same-titled TV One reality series. It was written by Evans along with Chris "Brody" Brown, Toni Coleman, Achia Dixon, Larrance Dopson, Lamar Edwards, Camille Hooper, and Jaila Simms, incorporating a sample from the composition "Broadway Combination", penned by Christian Arlester for his band Dyke and the Blazers. Production on "Dumb" was handled by music production team 1500 or Nothin', featuring additional production by Evans.

ReleasedAugust 28, 2012

Recorded2011–2012

Genre

• R&B
• disco
• dance-pop

Label

• Prolific Music
• E1 Music

Quick facts Single by Faith Evans, from the album R&B Divas ...

"Dumb"
Single by Faith Evans
from the album R&B Divas
Released	August 28, 2012
Recorded	2011–2012
Genre	R&B disco dance-pop
Label	Prolific Music E1 Music
Songwriters	Christian Arlester Chris "Brody" Brown Toni Coleman Achia Dixon Larrance Dopson Lamar Edwards Faith Evans Camille Hooper Jaila Simms
Producers	1500 or Nothin' Faith Evans (co-producer)
Faith Evans singles chronology
"Tears of Joy" (2012) "Dumb" (2012) "I Deserve It" (2014)

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The retro soul track was released as the compilation album's second single following Evans-led lead single "Tears of Joy". A music video for "Dumb" was photographed by Bishop Moore and features Evans singing and dancing in a 1970s-themed clip.