Playa (song)

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2022 single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie

"Playa"

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)
Label|

* Atlantic
* Highbridge

Songwriter(s)|

* 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

Producer(s)|

* Wheezy
* Momberger

A Boogie wit da Hoodie singles chronology
| "Hit Different"
(2022)  | "Playa"
(2022)  | "Habibi"
(2022)

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Ella Bands singles chronology
|  | "Playa"
(2022)  |

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H.E.R. singles chronology
| "Closer"
(2022)  | "Playa"
(2022)  | "Dance to the Music"
(2022)

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Music video
"Playa (feat. Ella Bands)" on YouTube
Alternate cover

Cover art of the version featuring H.E.R.

"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.

## Composition

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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

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The 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

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Chart performance for "Playa"  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

## References

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1. ^ 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.
2. ^ Cho, Regina (April 1, 2022). "A Boogie and Ella Bands unite for new "Playa" single". Revolt. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ 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.
5. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
6. ^ "A Boogie wit da Hoodie Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2023.

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A Boogie wit da Hoodie

Discography

Studio albums|

* The Bigger Artist (2017)
* Hoodie SZN (2018)
* Artist 2.0 (2020)
* Me vs. Myself (2022)
* Better Off Alone (2024)

Singles|

* "My Shit"
* "Jungle"
* "Timeless"
* "Drowning"
* "Horses"
* "Beast Mode"
* "Say A'"
* "Keke"
* "Look Back at It"
* "Swervin"
* "Mood Swings"
* "Somebody"
* "Reply"
* "King of My City"
* "Numbers"
* "Bleed"
* "24 Hours"
* "Playa"
* "B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)"
* "Take Shots"
* "Did Me Wrong"
* "Steppas"

Featured singles|

* "Pills & Automobiles"
* "Lips Don't Lie"
* "Right Back"
* "1000 Nights"
* "SZNS"
* "Stack It Up"
* "Stretch You Out"
* "Tip Toe"
* "Slide (Remix)"
* "Hello"
* "Calling"

Promotional singles|

* "Water (Drowning Pt. 2)"

Other songs|

* "Still Think About You"
* "Startender"
* "Demons and Angels"
* "Baguettes in the Face"
* "Me and My Guitar"
* "Body"

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H.E.R.

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Back of My Mind

Compilation albums|

* H.E.R.
* I Used to Know Her

EPs|

* I Used to Know Her: The Prelude
* I Used to Know Her: Part 2

Singles|

* "Focus"
* "Best Part"
* "Could've Been"
* "Hard Place"
* "Slide"
* "I Can't Breathe"
* "Damage"
* "Fight for You"
* "Come Through"
* "Lonely at the Top"

Featured singles|

* "Smile"
* "Closer"
* "Playa"

Other songs|

* "Thursday"
* "Come Together"
* "B.S."
* "Chronicles"

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