"Request + Line" is a song recorded by American group

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for their second studio album '' Bridging the Gap'' (2000). The song features vocals from

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. It was released as the third and final single from ''Bridging the Gap'' on January 30, 2001, by

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. "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

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. The video begins with flashing objects, a phone picking up, and a flashing sign saying "On Air". The video features

behind a

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. The three members of the Black Eyed Peas are seen on a giant turntable, in a bathroom with a

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shower bath,

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and

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, and sitting with Macy Gray on a sofa.

Track listing

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

Charts

Release history

References

{{Macy Gray 2000 songs 2001 singles Macy Gray songs Music videos directed by Joseph Kahn Songs written by Rhett Lawrence Black Eyed Peas songs Interscope Records singles Songs written by George Pajon Songs written by will.i.am Songs written by apl.de.ap Alternative hip hop songs Song recordings produced by Rhett Lawrence