I Don't Play That
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"I Don't Play That" is a song by American singer La Toya Jackson
. The single was announced in January 2007, and was released to radio on January 29, 2007.
series that Jackson starred in at the time of the single's release. The single was retitled after unexpected canceling of the show, due to its inability to compete with "American Idol
". The cover of the promotional single was revealed on February 18, 2007.
In "Armed and Famous," Jackson was documented undergoing basic training
and serving as a reserve officer
for Muncie, Indiana
's police department. The gritty track describes Jackson encountering a scene of domestic violence
, reflecting Jackson's interest in victim's rights. Police Chief Joe Winkle opined that if "the song brought awareness to that issue, it would be positive." The graphic lyrics describe a wife suffering from black eyes and a cracked skull caused by her husband.
The track was co-written and produced by Jeffré Phillips, Jackson's manager and owner of the Ja-Tail record label, and features background vocals by Genevieve Jackson, daughter of La Toya's brother Randy.
in Tampa, Florida
. Radio stations WAKB
in Augusta, Georgia
and WAGH
in Columbus, Georgia
also aired the single. During the first month of the single's release, it remained in the top 100 on Mediabase
's Urban AC airplay chart. It also enjoyed minor success on mainstream urban
, Top 40, and rhythmic
format stations. With lack of promotion however, the single continued to drop in airplay. Within two months, the single had completely dropped from Top 40 and rhythmic airplay charts. By the third month, the single had also dropped from the mainstream urban airplay charts. Finally, nearly five months later, the single had dropped from the Urban AC airplay chart completely.
for a club release by Matt Moss and Jared Jones of Vibelicious.
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, television personality, actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, activist and former model. She is the fifth child of the Jackson family...
. The single was announced in January 2007, and was released to radio on January 29, 2007.
Song information
The song was originally titled "Armed and Famous", after the reality televisionReality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series that Jackson starred in at the time of the single's release. The single was retitled after unexpected canceling of the show, due to its inability to compete with "American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
". The cover of the promotional single was revealed on February 18, 2007.
In "Armed and Famous," Jackson was documented undergoing basic training
Basic Training
Basic Training may refer to:* Basic Training, a 1971 American documentary directed by Frederick Wiseman* Basic Training , an American sex comedy* Recruit training...
and serving as a reserve officer
Auxiliary police
Auxiliary police or special constables in England) are usually the part-time reserves of a regular police force. They may be armed or unarmed. They may be unpaid volunteers or paid members of the police service with which they are affiliated...
for Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie is a city in Center Township, Delaware County in east central Indiana, best known as the home of Ball State University and the birthplace of the Ball Corporation. It is the principal city of the Muncie, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 118,769...
's police department. The gritty track describes Jackson encountering a scene of domestic violence
Domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
, reflecting Jackson's interest in victim's rights. Police Chief Joe Winkle opined that if "the song brought awareness to that issue, it would be positive." The graphic lyrics describe a wife suffering from black eyes and a cracked skull caused by her husband.
The track was co-written and produced by Jeffré Phillips, Jackson's manager and owner of the Ja-Tail record label, and features background vocals by Genevieve Jackson, daughter of La Toya's brother Randy.
Chart performance
Originally, the single was tested on WTMPWTMP
WTMP is a radio station serving the Tampa Bay, Florida, broadcasting on 1150 AM and 96.1 FM. The station plays Spanish Tropical music, billed as "La Bahia", which is Spanish for "The Bay", referring to the Tampa Bay area...
in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. Radio stations WAKB
WAKB
WAKB, known on-air as "Magic 100.9", is an urban adult contemporary radio station located in Augusta, Georgia. Licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to the town of Hephzibah, the station broadcasts on 100.9 FM with a effective radiated power of 16 kW.Magic 100.9 is home to the Tom...
in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
and WAGH
WAGH
WAGH is a radio station broadcasting an Urban Adult Contemporary music format. WAGH is licensed to serve the community of Smiths, Alabama, USA...
in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Muscogee County, Georgia, United States, with which it is consolidated. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 189,885. It is the principal city of the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area, which, in 2009, had an estimated population of 292,795...
also aired the single. During the first month of the single's release, it remained in the top 100 on Mediabase
Mediabase
Mediabase is a music industry service that monitors radio station airplay in 180 US and Canadian markets. Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals...
's Urban AC airplay chart. It also enjoyed minor success on mainstream urban
Mainstream Urban
Mainstream Urban is a term used to describe a radio format similar to an Urban Contemporary format. The format differentiates itself due to two factors: playlist composition and target demographic...
, Top 40, and rhythmic
Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may...
format stations. With lack of promotion however, the single continued to drop in airplay. Within two months, the single had completely dropped from Top 40 and rhythmic airplay charts. By the third month, the single had also dropped from the mainstream urban airplay charts. Finally, nearly five months later, the single had dropped from the Urban AC airplay chart completely.
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Mediabase Mediabase Mediabase is a music industry service that monitors radio station airplay in 180 US and Canadian markets. Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals... Urban AC Urban Adult Contemporary Urban adult contemporary is the name for a format of radio music, similar to an urban contemporary format. Radio stations using this format usually would not have rap music on their playlists. The format was designed by Barry Mayo when he, Lee S. Simonson and Bill Pearson organized Broadcast... |
77 |
Unreleased remixes
Before the single's abrupt cancellation it was remixedRemixed
Remixed may refer to:*Remixed, an EP by Le Car*Remixed *Remixed , 2001*Remixed , 2001*Remixed *Remixed , 2003*Remixed...
for a club release by Matt Moss and Jared Jones of Vibelicious.
- "I Don't Play That" (Jared Jones & Matt Moss Radio Mix) (3:38)
- "I Don't Play That" (Jared Jones & Matt Moss Club Mix) (7:27)
- "I Don't Play That" (Jared Jones & Matt Moss Dub) (7:56)
- "I Don't Play That" (Vibelicious Mix 1) (3:40)
- "I Don't Play That" (Vibelicious Mix 2) (6:04)
- "I Don't Play That" (Vibelicious Euro Mix) (5:56)