Play It Again (EP)

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Play It Again
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EP by
ReleasedJuly 13, 2013 (2013-07-13)
Recorded2012–2013
Genre
Length17:14
Label Kemosabe
Producer
Becky G chronology
Play It Again
(2013)
Mala Santa
(2019)
Singles from Play It Again
  1. "Can't Get Enough"
    Released: March 29, 2014

Play It Again is the debut extended play by American singer and rapper Becky G, released for digital download through RCA Records and Kemosabe Records on July 13, 2013. [1]

Contents

It was preceded by the promotional singles "Play It Again", released on May 6, 2013, and "Built for This", released on November 6, both with a music video on her YouTube channel. [2] Its official lead single, "Can't Get Enough", was released on March 29, 2014, and features Cuban-American rapper Pitbull.

The EP was recorded in Los Angeles during 2012 and 2013. Dr. Luke served as the album's executive producer with additional production and songwriting by Max Martin, Will.i.am, Pitbull, the JAM and the Cataracs. [3]

Track listing

Play It Again track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Play It Again"3:14
2."Can't Get Enough" (featuring Pitbull)
  • Dr. Luke
  • Cirkut
3:47
3."Built for This"
  • Gomez
  • Gottwald
  • Hollowell-Dhar
  • Walter
  • Dr. Luke
  • Cirkut
3:09
4."Zoomin' Zoomin'"
  • Dr. Luke
  • Cirkut
3:24
5."Lovin' What You Do"
  • Gomez
  • Gottwald
  • Michael Mani
  • Jordan Omley
  • Walter
  • Dr. Luke
  • Cirkut
3:40
Total length:17:14

Charts

Chart performance for Play It Again
Chart (2013)Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [4] 17

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