Line: Zhanг© - Request

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" .

The song's infectious groove is built on significant musical references: ZhanГ© - Request Line

: 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

"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" is a quintessential 1990s R&B track

"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