"Playa" is a song by American rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie, released on April 1, 2022 as the lead single from his fourth studio album Me vs. Myself (2022). There are two versions of the song: one features vocals from his ex-girlfriend Ella Bands and the other features American singer H.E.R. The song was produced by Wheezy and Sean Momberger.
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| Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Ella Bands or H.E.R. | ||||
| from the album Me vs. Myself | ||||
| Released | April 1, 2022 | |||
| Length | 2:49 (Ella Bands version) 2:38 (H.E.R. version) | |||
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| H.E.R. singles chronology | ||||
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| "Playa (feat. Ella Bands)" on YouTube | ||||
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.jpg) Cover art of the version featuring H.E.R. | ||||
Composition
editThe song contains a sample of "Still Not a Player" by Big Pun featuring Joe[1] and revolves around romantic love.[2] It finds A Boogie wit da Hoodie committing to a serious relationship with his lover, adding that he no longer wants to be a "playa".[3] He and Ella Bands sing about being each other's only love.[1] In the version with H.E.R., H.E.R. plays the role of A Boogie's companion who is skeptical of his words.[3]
Music video
editThe music video directed by madebyJAMES and released alongside the single. It shows A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Ella Bands spending time together in the Bahamas by the beach.[1][4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] | 11 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 50 |
References
edit- ^ a b c Marie, Erika (April 1, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Ella Bands Sample A Big Pun Classic For "Playa"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Cho, Regina (April 1, 2022). "A Boogie and Ella Bands unite for new "Playa" single". Revolt. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ a b Okon, Wongo (April 1, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Is Ready To Settle Down On The Honest 'Playa' With HER". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ Callas, Brad (April 1, 2022). "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Drops Two Versions of "Playa" With H.E.R. and Ella Bands". Complex. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.