This Lil' Game We Play
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"This Lil' Game We Play" was the lead single released from Subway's debut album, Good Times. The song featured female R&B group 702
and was produced and written by Gerald Levert
and Edwin "Tony" Nicholas.
Released late in 1994, by early 1995 "This Lil' Game We Play" had become a major hit for the groups, going on to spend 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100
, eventually reaching a peak of 15 during the week of April 15, 1995. By June 15, 1995, the single had achieved a gold certification from the RIAA
for sales of 500,000 copies. Despite the success of the single, neither Subway's album Good Times nor any of their follow-up singles were able to achieve much success and the group disbanded in 1996 without releasing another top-40 hit. 702, however would go on to have a successful career in music, releasing three albums and obtaining several top-40 hits from 1996 to 2003.
702 (band)
702 , named after the area code of their hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, is an American platinum-selling R&B trio. Originally a quartet, the group became a trio, which includes sisters Irish , and LeMisha 'Misha' Grinstead, and lead singer Kameelah 'Meelah' Williams...
and was produced and written by Gerald Levert
Gerald Levert
Gerald Levert was an American R&B singer. Gerald Levert sang with his brother, Sean Levert, and friend Marc Gordon in the R&B trio LeVert. He was also a part of LSG, an R&B supergroup comprising Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, and Levert...
and Edwin "Tony" Nicholas.
Released late in 1994, by early 1995 "This Lil' Game We Play" had become a major hit for the groups, going on to spend 20 weeks 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...
, eventually reaching a peak of 15 during the week of April 15, 1995. By June 15, 1995, the single had achieved a gold certification from the RIAA
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
for sales of 500,000 copies. Despite the success of the single, neither Subway's album Good Times nor any of their follow-up singles were able to achieve much success and the group disbanded in 1996 without releasing another top-40 hit. 702, however would go on to have a successful career in music, releasing three albums and obtaining several top-40 hits from 1996 to 2003.
Single track listing
- "This Lil' Game We Play" (Pop Edit) - 4:00
- "This Lil' Game We Play" (LP Version) - 4:53
- "This Lil' Game We Play" (Instrumental) - 5:00
- "This Lil' Game We Play" (Acapella) - 5:08
Peak positions
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 15 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 4 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 4 |
Year-End charts
| End of year chart (1995) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 68 |