Request + Line | |
Cover: | Black Eyed Peas featuring Macy Gray - Request Line - CD cover.jpg |
Border: | yes |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Black Eyed Peas featuring Macy Gray |
Album: | Bridging the Gap |
Released: | January 30, 2001 |
Genre: | Alternative hip hop |
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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.
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.
Peak position | |
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[1] | 94 |
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Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[2] | 5 |
Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | ||
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United States | January 30, 2001 | Rhythmic contemporary radio | Interscope | |
Australia | February 19, 2001 | Maxi CD | Universal Music | |
France | February 26, 2001 | Interscope | ||
United States | February 27, 2001 | Contemporary hit radio | ||
March 13, 2001 |