'808' refers to a drum machine – analogue synthesizer – called a Roland TR-808*. It is known for the ability of its bass drum to produce extremely low-frequency sounds.
'808' is the US police code* in case of disturbing the peace by noise pollution, refering to excessive loud music (mostly bass).
Electronic music is not made by machines. It is music made with machines by 'people' inspired by rise and fall of mechanization of the modern world and their
impact on society.
'8' refers to infinity, describing something without limits. There will always be music, people inspired by complexity of the world and people who live differently.
