Playa (song)

"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.

For the Baby K song, see Baby K discography.
"Playa"
Single by A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Ella Bands or H.E.R.
from the album Me vs. Myself
ReleasedApril 1, 2022
Length2:49 (Ella Bands version)
2:38 (H.E.R. version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
A Boogie wit da Hoodie singles chronology
"Hit Different"
(2022)		 "Playa"
(2022)		 "Habibi"
(2022)
Ella Bands singles chronology
"Playa"
(2022)
H.E.R. singles chronology
"Closer"
(2022)		 "Playa"
(2022)		 "Dance to the Music"
(2022)
Music video
"Playa (feat. Ella Bands)" on YouTube
Alternate cover
Cover art of the version featuring H.E.R.
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

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
Chart performance for "Playa"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[5] 11
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[6] 50

References
  1. 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. 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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