Hey Mr. D.J.

Zhané

About Hey Mr. D.J.

"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. It peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single was certified gold by the RIAA for selling 500,000 copies domestically. In Australia, it peaked at number 9 and in New Zealand, the song peaked at number 20.


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Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move & groove
Hey D.J. keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on

Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move & grove
Hey D.J. keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on

It's Friday night and the weekend's here
I need to unwind, where's the party, Mr. D.J.
I am ready to call my friends
So we could all get down
Where's the party, hey Mr. D.J.

Hey Mr. D.J.
(You can get this started)
Everybody's ready to party
(All night, all night)
All the girls are ready
(So we can all get to it)
So we can party 'till the break of dawn, oh

Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move & groove
Hey D.J. keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on

It's Friday night and the weekend's here
I need to unwind, where's the party, Mr. D.J.
I am ready to call my friends
So we could all get down
Where's the party, hey Mr. D.J.

Hey Mr. D.J.
(You can get this started)
Everybody's ready to party
(All night, all night)
All the girls are ready
(So we can all get to it)
So we can party 'till the break of dawn, oh

Once again, it's on, yo Zhane blow the horn
Let the D.J. know to keep playing your song
Maybe I'll browse, snatch up the blouse
Rip the foul, ho
And get rub-a-dub style
Cause your body won't move
If it can't feel the groove
So can't boogie, have to show and prove
Hey, now I'm feeling the vibe
Rolling wit the flava
Feeling alright
Ho, yo, there's a party over here
Yo, oh no, the party's over there
Call up your friends, let 'em know
Fam's tagging along
Hey D.J. keep playing that song

Everybody move your body
Now do it

Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move & groove
Hey D.J. keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on

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Zhané

Zhané (pronounced Jah-Nay) was an American R&B/hip hop soul duo, best known for their 1994 hit "Hey Mr. D.J.", which reached #6 in the U.S. Other popular hits include "Groove Thang" (U.S. #17) and minor hit "Sending My Love," both released in 1994. The group was part of Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit collective. more »

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Written by: KEIR GIST, ANTHONY BAHR, RENEE ANDREA NEUFVILLE, JEAN NORRIS, ZANE GREY, LEON WARE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Hey Mr. D.J." was released on August 5, 1993.
Producing Duo
Zhané, the R&B duo behind "Hey Mr. D.J.", consists of Jean Norris (Jean-Baptiste) and Reneé Neufville.
Debut Single
The song is notable as Zhané's debut single.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of R&B and Hip-hop soul.
Commercial Success
"Hey Mr. D.J." was tremendously successful and reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1994.
Gold Certification
In December 1993, the song was certified gold by RIAA, confirming sales of over 500,000 copies.
Stellar Album Performance
The song served as the lead single from Zhané's debut album, "Pronounced Jah-Nay", which reached number 37 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum.
Sampling
The song samples "Looking Up to You" by Michael Wycoff, a popular track from the 1980s.
Videography
The music video for "Hey Mr. D.J." received substantial airplay on MTV and BET, contributing to the song's commercial success.
Song's Message
The lyrics of the song pay tribute to disc jockeys who keep the party going with great music.
Longevity
Despite being released in the early 90s, "Hey Mr. D.J." remains a popular song and continues to receive airplay on radio stations, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
International Recognition
Apart from its success in the U.S, the song also achieved top 10 status in the UK singles chart.
Collaboration Plus Success
The single is one of the finest examples of collaboration between Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit and Motown Records, leading to major success and recognition.
Cultural Impact
The song's catchy rhythm and singalong chorus have made it a popular choice at parties and events, influencing a generation of R&B music.

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