Zhanг© - Request Line Apr 2026

: It prominently samples the 1978 soul hit "It Seems to Hang On" by the legendary duo Ashford & Simpson .

The song is frequently cited as a nostalgic staple of the era's R&B scene. Its most enduring cultural footprint is arguably its opening line: "DJ please pick up your phone I'm on the request line." This line was famously sampled by for the 2002 hit "Work It" . ZhanГ© - Request Line

: It also interpolates "Request Line" by Rock Master Scott and the Dynamic Three (1984), drawing on the "DJ request" theme that mirrored their debut hit, "Hey Mr. D.J.". Chart Performance : It prominently samples the 1978 soul hit

The song's infectious groove is built on significant musical references: : It also interpolates "Request Line" by Rock

The track was produced by the duo's frequent collaborator (of Naughty by Nature) and Darren Lighty . Renée Neufville is credited as a co-writer.

"Request Line" is a quintessential 1990s R&B track by the American duo , released in February 1997 as the lead single from their second and final studio album, Saturday Night . Composed of Jean Norris-Baylor and Renée Neufville , the duo was known for their "hip-hop soul" sound and affiliation with Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit collective . Production and Songwriting

"Request Line" was a notable success on the urban charts, reinforcing Zhané's status as leading figures in contemporary R&B: : Peaked at #9 . Billboard Hot 100 : Peaked at #39 . Official UK Hip-Hop and R&B Singles : Reached as high as #5 . Legacy and Cultural Impact