Request + Line Explained

Request + Line
Cover:Black Eyed Peas featuring Macy Gray - Request Line - CD cover.jpg
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Type:single
Artist:Black Eyed Peas featuring Macy Gray
Album:Bridging the Gap
Released:January 30, 2001
Genre:Alternative hip hop
Length:
  • 9:21 (album version)
  • 3:53 (single version)
Label:
Producer:
Chronology:Black Eyed Peas
Prev Title:Weekends
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Where Is the Love?
Next Year:2003

"Request + Line" is a song recorded by American group Black Eyed Peas for their second studio album Bridging the Gap (2000). The song features vocals from Macy Gray. It was released as the third and final single from Bridging the Gap on January 30, 2001, by Interscope Records.

"Request + Line" became the group's first top-40 hit in numerous countries, reaching the top ten in New Zealand, and became their first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 63.

Music video

The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn. The video begins with flashing objects, a phone picking up, and a flashing sign saying "On Air". The video features Macy Gray behind a turntable. The three members of the Black Eyed Peas are seen on a giant turntable, in a bathroom with a transparent shower bath, toilet and sink, and sitting with Macy Gray on a sofa.

Track listing

United Kingdom
  1. "Request + Line" - 3:53
  2. "Request + Line" (Trackmasters Remix) - 3:50
  3. "Joints & Jam" (The Joint Mix) - 3:37
  4. "Request + Line" (Music Video)
America
  1. "Request + Line" - 3:53
  2. "Request + Line" (Instrumental) - 3:56
  3. "Request + Line" (Trackmasters Remix) - 3:51
  4. "Request + Line" (Will.I.Am Remix) - 4:22

Charts

Chart (2001)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[1] 94
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[2] 5

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesJanuary 30, 2001Rhythmic contemporary radioInterscope
AustraliaFebruary 19, 2001Maxi CDUniversal Music
FranceFebruary 26, 2001Interscope
United StatesFebruary 27, 2001Contemporary hit radio
March 13, 2001

Notes and References

  1. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles . . 18 . 21 . May 19, 2001 . 29800226 . 15 . World Radio History.
  2. Web site: Black Eyed Peas Featuring Macy Gray – Request + Line . Dutch . . December 7, 2020.