"Breakdown" is a song performed by American

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group

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. It is the opening track on their second studio album ''

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'' and was issued as the album's second single. The song samples " Dance Floor" by Zapp and "Theme from the Black Hole" by

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. It was the group's last song to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 67 in 1994.

Music video

The official

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for the song was directed by

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Chart positions

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* * 1994 songs 1994 singles Fu-Schnickens songs Jive Records singles Music videos directed by Marcus Nispel Songs written by Roger Troutman Songs written by Larry Troutman {{1990s-hiphop-song-stub