Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" | ||||
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Single by Beastie Boys featuring Santigold | ||||
from the album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two | ||||
Released | July 26, 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2008–09 | |||
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Length | 4:11 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Beastie Boys | |||
Beastie Boys singles chronology | ||||
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Santigold singles chronology | ||||
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"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" is a song by American rap rock group Beastie Boys, from their eighth studio album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. Featuring American singer Santigold, the song was released as the fourth and final single from the album on July 26, 2011. "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" was written and produced by group members Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "MCA" Yauch and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, with additional writing by Santigold.
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" was the last Beastie Boys single released before the death of Adam Yauch.
Critical reception
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Santigold's guest appearance and its
Music video
The music video for "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" was directed by the group's longtime collaborator
Formats and track listings
- Digital download
- "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Edit) – 2:51
- "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (SebastiAn Remix) – 3:27
- "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Bangladesh Remix) – 4:12
- "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Major Lazer Beastie Remix Edition) – 4:04
- "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (K. Flay Remix) – 3:32
- "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Z-Trip's Evil Twin Remix) – 4:13
- "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Acapella – Make Your Own Remix) – 4:05
Charts
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 80 |
References
- ^ "Beastie Boys: Hot Sauce Committee Part Two - review". The Guardian. April 29, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ^ Anderson, Kyle (April 27, 2011). "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two review - The Beastie Boys". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ^ Diehl, Matt (May 2, 2011). "Album review: Beastie Boys' 'Hot Sauce Committee Part Two'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- MTV Networks. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
- ^ "Video: 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win'". Rolling Stone. July 18, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win". YouTube. July 18, 2011.
- ^ "Beastie Boys Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 23, 2012.