Hey Mr. D.J.
Zhané
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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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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.
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Producing DuoZhané, the R&B duo behind "Hey Mr. D.J.", consists of Jean Norris (Jean-Baptiste) and Reneé Neufville.
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Debut SingleThe song is notable as Zhané's debut single.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of R&B and Hip-hop soul.
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Commercial Success"Hey Mr. D.J." was tremendously successful and reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1994.
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Gold CertificationIn December 1993, the song was certified gold by RIAA, confirming sales of over 500,000 copies.
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Stellar Album PerformanceThe 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.
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SamplingThe song samples "Looking Up to You" by Michael Wycoff, a popular track from the 1980s.
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VideographyThe music video for "Hey Mr. D.J." received substantial airplay on MTV and BET, contributing to the song's commercial success.
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Song's MessageThe lyrics of the song pay tribute to disc jockeys who keep the party going with great music.
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LongevityDespite 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.
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International RecognitionApart from its success in the U.S, the song also achieved top 10 status in the UK singles chart.
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Collaboration Plus SuccessThe single is one of the finest examples of collaboration between Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit and Motown Records, leading to major success and recognition.
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Cultural ImpactThe 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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