They released the follow up album Saturday Night in 1997. The release featured the hit single "Request Line." A remix with different lyrics and raps by Queen Latifah followed.
Given a high-profile spot on the all-star compilation Roll Wit tha Flava as their first recording opportunity, Zhané lived up to the pressure and came away with one of the hip-hop party anthems of all time, "Hey, Mr. DJ." Jean Norris and Renee Neufville initially met while both were studying music at Philadelphia's Temple University (Norris is originally from Rhode Island, Neufville from Jamaica). After meeting Naughty by Nature member Kay Gee, Zhané impressed the producer enough to go right into the studio to record for Roll Wit tha Flava. When "Hey, Mr. DJ" was released as a separate single as well, it hit number six on the pop charts and earned the group a contract with Motown in 1994. Their debut album, Pronounced Jah-Nay, produced two further Top 40 hits ("Groove Thang," "Sending My Love") and went gold by the end of the year. Zhané kept busy during 1995-1996 with spots on tracks by Busta Rhymes and De La Soul as well as new songs of their own on the NFL Jams and NBA 50th Anniversary compilations and the soundtracks to Higher Learning and A Low Down Dirty Shame -- the latter, "Shame," became their fourth Top 40 hit. Norris and Neufville returned with a new LP in 1997, co-produced by Kay Gee, Eddie F., and themselves. It peaked just outside the Top 40.
Hey Mr. D.J.
Zhané Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on
Everybody move your body
Now do it
Hey DJ keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (on and on and on and on)
It's Friday night and the weekend's here
I need to unwind, where's the party, Mr. DJ, DJ?
I am ready to call my friends
So we could all get down
Where's the party, hey, Mr. DJ
Hey, Mr. DJ
(You can get this started)
Everybody's ready to party
All night, all night (come on, all night)
All the girls are ready
(So we can all get to it)
So we can party 'til the break of dawn, oh
Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (on and on and on and on)
Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (on and on and on and on)
It's Friday night and the weekend's here
I need to unwind, where's the party, Mr. DJ?
I am ready to call my friends
So we could all get down
Where's the party, hey, Mr. DJ?
Hey, Mr. DJ
(You can get this started)
Everybody's ready to party
All night, all night (come on, all night)
All the girls are ready
(So we can all get to it)
So we can party 'til the break of dawn, oh (hey)
Once again, it's on, yo, Zhané, blow the horn
Let the DJ know to keep playing your song
Maybe I'll browse, snatch up the blouse
Rip the foul, huh, and get rub-a-dub style
'Cause your body won't move if it can't feel the groove
So K. Boogie had to show and prove
Hey, now we're feeling the vibe
Rolling wit' the flava, feeling alright
Ho, yo, there's a party over here
Yo, oh no, the party's over there
Call up your friends, let 'em know Fam's tagging along
Hey, DJ keep playing that song (come on)
Everybody move your body (come on)
Now do it (groovy)
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (DJ, keep it funky)
(On and on and on and on)
Everybody move your body (everybody, come on)
Now do it (groovy)
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove (groovy)
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (DJ, keep it funky)
(On and on and on and on)
Do it, something, oh, yeah, oh
The song “Hey Mr. DJ” by Zhané is an upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to party all night long. The lyrics revolve around the idea of Friday night being the time to unwind after a long work week and get on the dance floor. The chorus, repeated twice in the song, asks the DJ to keep playing music all night long to keep the party going.
The first verse talks about the need to call friends to come out and dance. The lyrics suggest that everyone is ready to boogie down and have a good time. The singers call out to the DJ to get the party started and to keep it going until dawn. The second verse follows the same theme and adds the idea that all the girls are ready to party as well. The song ends with a final chorus urging everyone to move their body and letting the DJ know that they are ready to groove.
Overall, the song “Hey Mr. DJ” is a classic dance track that celebrates the joy of getting together with friends and dancing the night away. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, urging listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment. With its catchy beat and sing-along chorus, the song has become a favorite of party-goers for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody move your body now do it
The DJ is playing a song that is getting everyone to dance, so let's keep dancing and moving our bodies.
Here is somethin' that's gonna make you move and groove
The song the DJ is playing is really good, and it's making everyone want to dance and have fun.
Hey DJ keep playin' that song all night on and on and on
The party is just getting started, and we want the DJ to keep playing this song all night so we can keep dancing and having a good time.
It's Friday night and the weekends here I need to unwind
It's the end of the week, and everyone is ready to have some fun and let loose after a long week of work or school.
With the party Mr DJ, DJ
The DJ is the one who is making this party happen by playing good music and creating a fun atmosphere for everyone.
I am ready to call my friends so we can boogie down with
I want to invite my friends to come dance and have a good time with me at this party.
A party hey hey Mr DJ
The DJ is the one who can make this party really amazing by playing great music that keeps people dancing and having fun.
Hey Mr. DJ you can get this started, Everybody's ready to
The DJ has the power to start this party and get everyone in the mood for dancing and having a good time.
Party all night all night all the girls are ready so we
Everyone, especially the girls, are excited to keep partying all night long and having fun dancing and enjoying the music.
Can all get to it, so we can party till the break of dawn
Let's all get into the music and keep dancing until the morning light comes up and the party ends.
Do it
Let's keep dancing and having fun all night long with this awesome music the DJ is playing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keir Gist, Anthony Bahr, Renee Andrea Neufville, Jean Norris, Zane Grey, Leon Ware
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind