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JT Playaz are a European neo-disco group, produced by Giles Goodman and Mark Summers (Scorccio). They recorded a UK #30 hit single, "Just Playin'" (1997), [1] and were subsequently featured on many compilations including Dancemania's sixth issue [2] and in the music video game Dance Dance Revolution . Their other UK Singles Chart entry was "Let's Get Down", a #64 hit in May 1998. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 273. ISBN   1-904994-10-5.
  2. Discogs, JT Playaz