"Don't Play" isn't just a song; it's a vibe urging you to prioritize your peace and focus on building your empire, all while seamlessly blending Afropop, PopRap, and Contemporary R&B into a genre-defying experience.
"Don't Play" is a sonic masterpiece meticulously crafted by the skillful hands of LouXtwo, a powerhouse producer with Billboard #1 and RIAA certifications under his belt, having worked with industry giants like Chris Brown, Bad Bunny, Russ, and Torey Lanez. Hailing from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, USA. LouXtwo laid down the beats that groove effortlessly with the vocal prowess and lyrical finesse of Ian Coulter-Buford, based in the energetic hub of New York, NY, USA, known for his work with Michael B. Whit and TreG. The song showcases PALAWN’s vocal versatility, using multiple colors in his voice. This infectious track came to life in Phoenix, Arizona,USA where it was expertly engineered by Isai Castelo on December 5, 2023. Following a whirlwind creative session that spanned a mere 4 hours, the song underwent a meticulous mix and mastering process at Timeless Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA skillfully overseen by Evan Johnson over a span of 2 weeks. The calendar aligned perfectly for a January 5, 2024 release. "Don't Play" isn't just a song; it's a vibe urging you to prioritize your peace and focus on building your empire, all while seamlessly blending Afropop, PopRap, and Contemporary R&B into a genre-defying experience.
Let them misunderstand you
Let them underestimate you
You know who you are
and if someone wants to objectify you through their own bias, let them.
How you talk all day from the couch
While I make it rain, stay runnin’ ya mouth
Built myself, from the ground
It’s passion,
No times for the games or the madness
You slept on me now you wish you didn’t
Now your woke, gone, pour one for the driven
High flying, never look down, worth it
Next time you try to come for me, mean it
Don’t play with me
Dont play with me
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t want ya energy
Keep it away from me
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t play with me
Don’t play with me
It’s between you and me
I’ll always choose me
And that’s the way it’s gonna be.
Don’t play with me
Dont play with me
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t want ya energy
Keep it away from me
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t play with me
Don’t play with me
It’s between you and me
I’ll always choose me
And that’s the way it’s gonna be.
The fame, public eye, truman show
You can have it
Make sure you clear the dough
And I’ll make sure to grab it
Stacking up my bread
Billionaire rising
If you don’t go Up for me
Imma keep it 100,
cut you out, no remorse
Chaos brings havoc
Go head have a ball
Keep on talking mess
Now when you come begging to me,
Ghostly
Wanna know what I’m doing,
Google’s free.
Don’t play with me
Dont play with me
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t want ya energy
Keep it away from me
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t play with me
Don’t play with me
It’s between you and me
I’ll always choose me
And that’s the way it’s gonna be.
I might look nice and demur
Gym-netically Body right skin tight
But don’t let this cute face fool you
If You wanna act up,
You will can be released,
On the side of messed up
Is where you can find me
you gone around
You gone find out
Go play somebody else
Don't keep trying me.
Don’t play with me
Dont play with me (Don’t Play With Me)
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t want ya energy
Keep it away from me (Away from me)
I’ll grab my peace
Don’t play with me
Don’t play with me
It’s between you and me
I’ll always choose me
And that’s the way it’s gonna be.