"Breakdown" is a song performed by American hip hop group

Fu-Schnickens Fu-Schnickens were an American hip-hop trio from 1988 to 1995, based in Brooklyn, New York. History Fu-Schnickens was composed of Chip Fu (Roderick Roachford), Moc Fu (Joe Jones), and Poc Fu (Lennox Maturine). ''Fu'' stood for unity and '' ...

. 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

Marcus Nispel Marcus Nispel is a German film director and producer, Fulbright Scholar, best known for several high-profile American remakes such as '' The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'', as well as an extensive career in television commercials and music videos. ...

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