Play Hard

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About Play Hard

"Play Hard" is a song by French DJ and record producer David Guetta featuring vocals from American singers Ne-Yo and Akon. It was released on 15 March 2013 as a single from the re-release of Guetta's fifth studio album, Nothing but the Beat (2011). This is the second collaboration between Guetta and Akon since "Sexy Bitch" in 2009. All three artists co-wrote the song along with Frédéric Riesterer and Giorgio Tuinfort, both of whom produced the song with Guetta. Akon's vocals were written and recorded at Sonic Vista Studios in Ibiza in July 2012. The song samples the 1998 Eurodance song "Better Off Alone" by Alice Deejay and "In My Dreams (XXL Remix)" by Noemi. "Play Hard" peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, thus becoming his fourteenth top 10 hit in the UK as a lead artist. It also charted within the top 10 of the charts in several other countries including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Scotland, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain and Switzerland; as well as the top 20 in Australia, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and New Zealand. 


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2012
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Hey, said a hustler’s work is never through
We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move
The only thing we know how to do
Said it’s the only thing we know how to do

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

Come on baby and drop it
Scrub that floor and just mop it
Show these gangsters how you pop lock it
Don’t care what you got in your pocket
I peep the way that you rockin’
Flip that thang thang don’t stop it
Wanna I just bang bang and pop it
While the club crowded just watch you (work it out)

Got a gang of cash and it’s goin' all on the bar (now work it out)
And it’s going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out)
And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out)
It’s your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out)

Hey, said a hustler’s work is never through
We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move
The only thing we know how to do
Said it’s the only thing we know how to do

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

Some pressure that we can push
Ladies can't get enough
Got my fitness, I'm looking buff
And all my people with me, I trust
Holdin' down for my city
If they askin' you, I'm not guilty
Only thing that I'm guilty of is making you rock with me (work it out)

Got a gang of cash and it’s goin' all on the bar (now work it out)
And it’s going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out)
And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out)
It’s your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out)

Hey, said us hustler’s work is never through
We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move
The only thing we know how to do
Said it’s the only thing we know how to do

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

Hey, said us hustler’s work is never through
We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move
The only thing we know how to do
Said it’s the only thing we know how to do

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin’ like it’s your job

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David Guetta

David Guetta (French pronunciation: ​[daˌvid ɡɛˈta]; born 7 November 1967), is a French house music producer and disc jockey (DJ). Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). His 2009 album One Love included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie & LMFAO) and "Sexy Chick" (featuring Akon), the last becoming a top five hit in the United States and all three reaching #1 in the United Kingdom, as well as another internationally known single called "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi which became a top five hit in many co… more »

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Artist Information
"Play Hard" is a single by the renowned French DJ - David Guetta.
Release Date
The song was released in 2013 and is a track on Guetta's fifth studio album "Nothing but the Beat 2.0."
Collaboration
"Play Hard" features American rapper Ne-Yo and American singer Akon.
Song Composition
The song has a mix of electronic dance music and R&B influences, featuring a catchy melody based on Alice Deejay's 1998 song "Better Off Alone."
Commercial Success
"Play Hard" became a commercial success; it charted within the top 10 in almost 20 countries and topped the UK Dance chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song, released in April 2013, was directed by Andreas Nilsson. The video is known for its quirky avant-garde style, featuring a rodeo in a small town.
Certifications
"Play Hard" has received several certifications including platinum certification in Italy, UK and two times Platinum in Australia. It also received a 3 times Platinum certification in Spain.
Billboard Status
"Play Hard" peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Live Performances
The song was included in Guetta's setlist during many music festivals, including Tomorrowland.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Play Hard" were made by various artists and DJs, including Albert Neve, R3hab and Spencer & Hill.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used extensively in media, appearing in commercials, television series, and movie soundtracks.
Accolades
"Play Hard" was nominated for "World's Best Song" and "World's Best Video" at the World Music Awards in 2013.
Duration
The official version of this song on the "Nothing but the Beat" album is 3:21 in duration. However, there is an extended version of the song that is 5:12 long.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Play Hard" encourage listeners to work hard so they can appreciate their leisure time even more.
Critical Response
Critics have applauded its danceable beat and memorable melody, although some have described its lyrics as uninspired.

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