Hey Mr. D.J. (Zhané song)

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"Hey Mr. D.J."
Song

"Hey Mr. D.J." is a song by American R&B group Zhané recorded for their debut album Pronounced Jah-Nay (1994). The song was released as the group's debut single in August 1993 and featured a rap from Rottin Razkals member Fam.

The song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2] The single was certified gold by the RIAA for selling 500,000 copies domestically.[3][4]

Background

The song was originally recorded and released on the compilation album Roll Wit tha Flava in 1993.[5] "Hey Mr. DJ" samples the song Looking Up to You by singer Michael Wycoff.

Release and reception

The single was certified gold in the US by October 1993,[6] and was also certified gold in Australia in 1994.[7] Jose F. Promis of Allmusic called the song "a sleek slice of earthy, sophisticated soul that stands as one of the best R&B/pop hits of the '90s."[8]

In 2006, the song was voted number nine on website Slant Magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Dance Songs."[9]

Track listings

12", 331⁄3 RPM, vinyl
  1. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Club Mix) – 6:37
  2. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Club Mix w/ Rap) – 6:37
  3. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Original Mix) – 4:16
  4. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Mo's Hey D.J. Work This Dub) – 6:25
  5. "Hey Mr. D.J." (UBQ's Underground Dub) – 6:45
  6. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Moapella) – 2:38
CD, maxi-single
  1. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Original Mix) – 4:20
  2. "Hey Mr. D.J." (7" Remix) – 3:54
  3. "Hey Mr. D.J." (7" Remix w/ Rap) – 3:52
  4. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Club Mix) – 6:39
  5. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Remix w/ Rap) – 6:39
  6. "Hey Mr. D.J." (Mo's Hey D.J. Work This Dub) – 6:25

Personnel

Information taken from Discogs.[10][11]

  • additional production – Terry Hunter, Maurice Joshua, Aaron Smith
  • additional vocals- Meechie Faire
  • engineering – Dave Bellochio, Joey "The Don" Donatello, Angela Piva
  • executive production – Charm Warren-Celestine, Queen Latifah, Shakim
  • mastering – Tom Coyne
  • production – 118th Street Productions
  • rap – Meechie Faire
  • remixing – Terry Hunter, Maurice Joshua, Aaron Smith, UBQ
  • vocals – Renee Neufville, Jean Norris
  • writing – A. Bahr, V. Brown, A. Criss, K. Gist, R. Neufville, J. Norris

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (1993–1994) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 9
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[13] 27
Canada Dance (RPM)[14] 2
France (SNEP)[15] 32
Germany (Media Control Charts)[16] 29
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[17] 20
Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[18] 42
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[19] 26
US Billboard Hot 100[2] 6
US Dance Music/Club Play Singles[20] 2
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[21] 3
US Rhythmic Top 40[22] 2
US Top 40 Mainstream[23] 16

Year-end charts

Chart (1993) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[24] 64
Chart (1994) Position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 48

Notes

  1. ^ https://www.discogs.com/Zhan%C3%A9-Hey-Mr-DJ/release/75234
  2. ^ a b "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > The Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  3. ^ "American certifications – Zhane – Hey Mr. D.J." Recording Industry Association of America.
  4. ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1993". Billboard. 106 (3). BPI Communications: 73. January 15, 1994. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  5. ^ Bush, John. "allmusic ((( Zhané > Overview )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-08-22.
  6. ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - April 12, 2010 : Search Results - Zhane". RIAA. Retrieved 2010-05-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1994". Australian Record Industry Association Ltd. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  8. ^ "allmusic ((( Pronounced Jah-Nay > Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ "100 Greatest Dance Songs – Music – Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
  10. ^ "Zhané - Hey Mr. D.J. (12") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ "Zhané - Hey Mr. D.J. (Cass, Single) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "australian-charts.com > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  13. ^ "austriancharts.at > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J." (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  14. ^ Canadian dance peak
  15. ^ "lescharts.com > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (chanson)" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  16. ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  17. ^ "charts.nz.org > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  18. ^ "hitparade.ch > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J." (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  19. ^ "Official Charts > Zhane". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  20. ^ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  21. ^ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  22. ^ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Rhythmic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  23. ^ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  24. ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1993". Archived from the original on 2006-11-10. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
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