Play (Jolin Tsai song)
| "Play" | ||||
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| Single by Jolin Tsai | ||||
| from the album Play | ||||
| Released | October 27, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Studio | Mega Force Studio (New Taipei City) | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:13 | |||
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| Composer(s) | Nese | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Katie Lee | |||
| Producer(s) | Starr Chen | |||
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| Play on YouTube | ||||
"Play" (Chinese: Play我呸; pinyin: Play wǒ pēi) is a song by Taiwanese recording artist Jolin Tsai. It was released as the lead single from her thirteenth studio album of the same name on October 27, 2014, by Warner and Eternal. It was released for radio airplay and on streaming platforms in several countries in Asia on the same day. The song was written by Nese and Katie Lee, and produced by Starr Chen.
Musically, "Play" is a pop, dance, and EDM song that utilizes synthesizers and percussion instrumentations. Its lyrical content explore themes of fame and contains a satirical perspective on celebrities, pop culture, and the shallow nature of the music and entertainment industry. Upon its release, "Play" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the composition, lyrical content, and the song's overarching message.
The single saw success in Taiwan, where it ranked at number one on the Hit FM Top 100 Singles of the Year chart in 2014. Its music video was directed by Muh Chen and depicts Tsai as someone who is willing to do anything for fame. She performed "Play" at several award ceremonies in Asia, as well as on her Play World Tour from 2015 to 2016. In October 2016, a remix of the song by Swedish producer Alesso was released digitally worldwide.