Playa (A Boogie wit da Hoodie song)
2022 single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie
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"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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2:38 (H.E.R. version)
- Artist Dubose
- Gabriella Wilson
- Wesley Glass
- Sean Momberger
- Joseph Thomas
- Rodney Jerkins
- Bryan-Michael Cox
- Troy Johnson
- Marques Houston
- Taurian Shropshire
- Tanya White
- Japhe Tejeda
- Jolyon Skinner
- Michelle Williams
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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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| A Boogie wit da Hoodie 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
The 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
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] | 11 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 50 |