"Dumb" is a song by American R&B recording artist

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, recorded for '' R&B Divas'' (2012), a compilation album led by Evans which featured the first season stars of the same-titled TV One

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. 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

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from the composition "Broadway Combination", penned by Christian Arlester for his band

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. Production on "Dumb" was handled by music production team

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, featuring additional production by Evans. The

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track was released as the compilation album's second single following Evans-led lead single " Tears of Joy". A

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for "Dumb" was photographed by Bishop Moore and features Evans singing and dancing in a 1970s-themed clip.

Music video

for "Dumb" was Directed by Bishop Moore. In the ’70s-themed clip, Evans jams with her band and sits atop a candy red

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Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''R&B Divas''. *

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*Co–production, vocal production – Faith Evans *Additional vocals – Fizzy Gillespie & The Fayettes * Mixing –

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*Mixing assistance – Christopher Tabron *

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– Ben Briggs III * Mastering – Herb Powers

Charts

References

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