Request + Line

"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"
Single by Black Eyed Peas featuring Macy Gray
from the album Bridging the Gap
Released	January 30, 2001
Genre	Alternative hip hop
Length	9:21 (album version) 3:53 (single version)
Label	Interscope will.i.am
Songwriter(s)	William Adams Allan Pineda Mike Fratantuno George Pajon, Jr. Rhett Lawrence Natilie Hinds
Producer(s)	Rhett Lawrence will.i.am
Black Eyed Peas singles chronology
"Weekends" (2000) "Request + Line" (2001) "Where Is the Love?" (2003)
Macy Gray singles chronology
"Geto Heaven Remix T.S.O.I. (The Sound of Illadelph)" (2001) "Request + Line" (2001) "When I See You" (2003)

"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

Weekly chart performance for "Request + Line"

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[1]	21
Australian Urban (ARIA)[2]	11
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[3]	18
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[4]	94
Germany (GfK)[5]	85
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[6]	5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7]	86
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8]	10
Scotland (OCC)[9]	45
UK Singles (OCC)[10]	31
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[11]	8
US Billboard Hot 100[12]	63
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13]	51
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[14]	2
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[15]	34
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16]	35

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Request + Line"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
United States	January 30, 2001	Rhythmic contemporary radio	Interscope	[17]
Australia	February 19, 2001	Maxi CD	Universal Music	[18]
France	February 26, 2001		Interscope	[19]
United States	February 27, 2001	Contemporary hit radio		[20]
	March 13, 2001	12-inch vinyl cassette maxi CD		[21]

References

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4. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 18, no. 21. May 19, 2001. p. 15. OCLC 29800226 – via World Radio History.
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12. "The Black Eyed Peas Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
13. "The Black Eyed Peas Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
14. "The Black Eyed Peas Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
15. "The Black Eyed Peas Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
16. "The Black Eyed Peas Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
17. "CHR/Rhythmic: Going For Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. January 26, 2001. p. 54. Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via World Radio History.
18. "New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 19th February 2001" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. 573. Australian Recording Industry Association. February 19, 2001. p. 23. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 21, 2002. Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via Pandora archive.
19. "Request line – The Black Eyed Peas – CD maxi single" (in French). France: Fnac. February 26, 2001. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
20. "CHR/Pop: Going For Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. February 23, 2001. p. 46. Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via World Radio History.
21. "Request Line". Interscope Records. March 13, 2001. Retrieved December 27, 2022. To select a format, see "Releases".