"Play" | ||||
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Single by David Banner | ||||
from the album Certified | ||||
Released | July 7, 2005 [1] | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Southern hip hop, snap, dirty rap | |||
Length | 3:50 | |||
Label | Universal | |||
Songwriter(s) | David Banner | |||
Producer(s) | Mr. Collipark | |||
David Banner singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [2] | 7 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [3] | 5 |
US Hot Rap Songs ( Billboard) [4] | 3 |
US Rhythmic ( Billboard) [5] | 4 |
Chart (2005) | Position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [6] | 51 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [7] | 34 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard) [8] | 24 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States ( RIAA) [9] | Gold | 500,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |