The Play Don't Care Who Makes It
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| Released | February 8, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Trap[1] | |||
| Length | 16:10 | |||
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The Play Don't Care Who Makes It is the fourth extended play (EP) by American rapper 2 Chainz. It was released on February 8, 2018, by Def Jam Recordings.[3] It features guest appearances from YG and Offset. It was also produced by T-Minus, June James, Nonstop Da Hitman, and Streetrunner, among others.[4]
Background
[edit]On February 6, 2018, 2 Chainz teased on social media that new music was on its way.[5] Two days later, 2 Chainz revealed the EP's title, tracklist and release date, which was then released on the same day.[6]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 7.5/10[7] |
| HipHopDX | 3.7/5[8] |
Briana Younger of Pitchfork stated: "On his reflective four-song EP, the Atlanta rapper’s hallmark frivolity and infinite swag keep it short and sweet."[7]
Trent Clark of HipHopDX stated: "TPDCWMI doesn't manifest any all-time 2 Chainz greatest material nor will it cause any shakeups in the current industry." Praising the artist by stating "Such a ruminative number really sheds light on 2 Chainz's OG status, as well as his versatility as an artist, which often gets overlooked being that he’s so adept in Pyrex poetry."[8]
Track listing
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "OK Bitch" |
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| 3:11 |
| 2. | "Proud" (featuring YG and Offset) |
| 3:54 | |
| 3. | "Land of the Freaks" |
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| 3:41 |
| 4. | "Lamborghini Truck (Atlanta Shit)" |
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| 5:24 |
| Total length: | 16:10 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies a co-producer
- "Lamborghini Truck (Atlanta Shit)" features additional vocals from Sitara Kanhai
Sample credits
- "Proud" contains an interpolation from "My Momma", performed by Future featuring Wiz Khalifa.[10]
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]
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Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[11] | 58 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] | 27 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Review: 2 Chainz Cooks Up A Choice Trappetizer With "The Play Don't Care Who Makes It"". HipHopDX. February 10, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Play Don't Care Who Makes It - EP by 2 Chainz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 8 February 2018. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Legaspi, Althea (February 8, 2018). "Hear 2 Chainz's Surprise New EP 'The Play Don't Care Who Makes It'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (February 6, 2018). "2 Chainz Gives a Preview of New Music". XXL. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Mojica, Nick (February 8, 2018). "2 Chainz to Drop 'The Play Don't Care Who Makes It' EP". XXL. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ a b Younger, Briana (February 14, 2018). "2 Chainz: The Play Don't Care Who Makes It EP Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- ^ a b Clark, Trent (February 10, 2018). "Review: 2 Chainz Cooks Up A Choice Trappetizer With "The Play Don't Care Who Makes It"". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Play Don't Care Who Makes It - EP by 2 Chainz". Tidal. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Fu, Eddie (February 10, 2018). "2 Chainz's New Song "Proud" Interpolates A Track From Future's Album 'Honest'". Genius. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 22, 2018.
- ^ "2 Chainz Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
