"Playas Gon' Play" is the second and final single from 3LW

3LW

3LW was an American hip hop soul and R&B girl group that enjoyed a number of modest hits during the early 2000s. Its founding members were Naturi Naughton, Adrienne Bailon, and Kiely Williams. Jessica Benson later replaced Naughton after she left the group in 2002...

's self-titled debut album

Album

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 3LW

3LW (album)

-Release history:-Chart performance:...

. The single was released in May 2001. Although it was a favorable song among fans, the song only peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...

. It performed moderately on the UK Singles Chart

UK Singles Chart

The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...

 where it peaked just outside the top twenty at #21. The song featured lead vocals from former group member Naturi Naughton

Naturi Naughton

Naturi Cora Maria Naughton is an American singer, rapper and actress best known for formerly being one-third of the R&B trio 3LW, and the starring role of Denise in the remake of Fame.- Early life :...

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Music video

The video was directed by Darren Grant

Darren Grant

Darren Grant is an American music video director. He has done over 80 music videos for mostly R&B and Hip Hop artists.He is best known for directing all the music videos from Destiny's Child's debut album, he also worked with them on their later music videos including Grammy winning single...

 in February 2001. It received decent video play on TV channels such as BET

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 and MTV

MTV

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 and enjoyed some success on BET's Top Ten Video Countdown, 106 & Park

106 & Park

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 and MTV's TRL

Total Request Live

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. The video debuted on MTV

MTV

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's Top Ten Video countdown, TRL on April 27, 2001, at #7 and stayed on the countdown for 11 days and peaked at #5. The video fell off the countdown on May 18, 2001. The video occasionally gets spun on MTV Jams

MTV Jams

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 and MTV Hits

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The video starts with the girls being dropped of at a tropical beach resort. Once they have been dropped off, they change into their bathing suits and walk through the resort. As they walk through the resort, boys are looking at them. Throughout the video are scenes of the girls hanging out on a balcony watching over the resort. Another portion of the video shows the girls performing a dance routine in front on the pond at the resort at night.

Track listings

1. "Playas Gon' Play" (Album Version) — 4:42
2. "Playas Gon' Play" (Instrumental) — 4:43
3. "Playas Gon' Play" (A Cappella) — 4:37
4. "Never Let Em' Go"
5. "Never Let Em' Go (Remix)"

International single

1. "Playas Gon' Play" (Radio Edit) - 3:43
2. "Playas Gon' Play" (8-Jam Street Mix) - 5:08
3. "Playas Gon' Play" (System 3 Step Mix) - 6:11
4. "Playas Gon' Play" (Enhanced Video) - 3:48

Official version/remixes

1. Album Version
2. Radio Edit
3. Instrumental
4. A Cappella
5. System 3 Step Mix
6. 8-Jam Street Mix

Charts

Chart	Peak position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...	81
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	56
U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Top 40	17
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	21