Play (David Banner song) explained

Play
Cover:	Play David Banner.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	David Banner
Album:	Certified
Released:	July 7, 2005^[1]
Recorded:	2004
Genre:	Southern hip hop, snap, dirty rap
Length:	3:50
Label:	Universal
Producer:	Mr. Collipark
Prev Title:	Ain't Got Nothing
Prev Year:	2005
Next Title:	Touching
Next Year:	2005

"Play" is the only single released by rapper David Banner from his fourth studio album Certified. It was produced by Mr. Collipark.

Released in 2005, the single peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining his sole top 10 hit and his best-performing single. "Play" remains David Banner's most successful and best-selling single to date, receiving the RIAA certification for Gold-level sales.

An alternate version, entitled the "Canadian Mix", features Kardinal Offishall and Solitair and appears on the single.

Track listing

1. "Play" (edited album version)
2. "Play" (explicit album version)
3. "Ain't Got Nothing" (Canadian mix, feat. Kardinal Offishall and Solitair)
4. "Play" (BET version, video)

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2005)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100^[2]	51
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[3]	34
US Rhythmic (Billboard)^[4]	24

Notes and References

1. http://music.aol.com/album/play/1006156 AOL.com - Play by David Banner
2. Billboard Top 100 – 2005. Billboard. September 25, 2021.
3. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2005. Billboard. September 25, 2021.
4. 2005 The Year in Music & Touring. Billboard. 117. 52. YE-76. December 24, 2005. September 25, 2021. June 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210627220426/https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/00s/2005/BB-2005-12-24.pdf. live.