Hey Mr. D.J.

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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 1993
Format 12", Cassette, CD, Maxi, Vinyl
Recorded 1992
Genre
Length 4:11
Label Motown
Producer(s) Naughty by Nature, 118th Street Productions
Certification Gold (RIAA)
Zhané chronology
"Hey Mr. D.J."
(1993)		 "Groove Thang"
(1994)

"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.[1] The single was certified gold by the RIAA for selling 500,000 copies domestically.[2][3]

Background

The song was originally recorded and released on the compilation album Roll Wit tha Flava in 1993.[4] "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,[5] and was also certified gold in Australia in 1994.[6] 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."[7]

In 2006, the song was voted number nine on website Slant Magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Dance Songs."[8]

Track listings

12", 33​1⁄3 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.[9][10]

  • 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

Peak positions

Chart (1993–1994) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)[11] 9
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[12] 27
Canada Dance (RPM)[13] 2
France (SNEP)[14] 32
Germany (Media Control Charts)[15] 29
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[16] 20
Switzerland (Swiss Hitparade)[17] 42
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[18] 26
US Billboard Hot 100[1] 6
US Dance Music/Club Play Singles[19] 2
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 1
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[20] 3
US Rhythmic Top 40[21] 2
US Top 40 Mainstream[22] 16

Year-end charts

Chart (1993) Position
US Billboard Hot 100[23] 64
Chart (1994) Position
Australia (ARIA Singles Chart)[6] 48

Notes

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