Hey Mr. D.J.
For other uses, see Hey Mr. DJ (disambiguation).
| "Hey Mr. D.J." | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Zhané featuring Fam | ||||
| from the album Pronounced Jah-Nay | ||||
| Released | August 12, 1993 | |||
| Format | 12", Cassette, CD, Maxi, Vinyl | |||
| Recorded | 1992 - 1993 | |||
| Genre | Swing | |||
| Length | 4:11 | |||
| Label |
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| Producer(s) | Naughty by Nature, 118th Street Productions | |||
| Certification | Gold (RIAA) | |||
| Zhané singles chronology | ||||
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"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", 33 1⁄3 RPM, vinyl
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Club Mix) – 6:37
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Club Mix w/ Rap) – 6:37
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Original Mix) – 4:16
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Mo's Hey D.J. Work This Dub) – 6:25
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (UBQ's Underground Dub) – 6:45
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Moapella) – 2:38
- CD, maxi-single
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Original Mix) – 4:20
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (7" Remix) – 3:54
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (7" Remix w/ Rap) – 3:52
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Club Mix) – 6:39
- "Hey Mr. D.J." (Maurice's Remix w/ Rap) – 6:39
- "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
- ↑ https://www.discogs.com/Zhan%C3%A9-Hey-Mr-DJ/release/75234
- 1 2 "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > The Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "American certifications – Zhane – Hey Mr. D.J.". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ↑ "Best-Selling Records of 1993". Billboard. BPI Communications. 106 (3): 73. January 15, 1994. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- ↑ Bush, John. "allmusic ((( Zhané > Overview )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-08-22.
- ↑ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - April 12, 2010 : Search Results - Zhane". RIAA. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
- 1 2 "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles 1994". Australian Record Industry Association Ltd. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "allmusic ((( Pronounced Jah-Nay > Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
- ↑ "100 Greatest Dance Songs – Music – Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2010-05-19.
- ↑ "Zhané - Hey Mr. D.J. (12") at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
- ↑ "Zhané - Hey Mr. D.J. (Cass, Single) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
- ↑ "australian-charts.com > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "austriancharts.at > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J." (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ Canadian dance peak
- ↑ "lescharts.com > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (chanson)" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (single)" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "charts.nz.org > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J. (song)". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "hitparade.ch > Zhané - Hey Mr D.J." (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Official Charts > Zhane". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Rhythmic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Billboard > Artists / Zhané > Chart History > Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
- ↑ "Billboard Top 100 - 1993". Archived from the original on 2006-11-10. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
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