The Play-N-Skillz Episode

An episode of the The Donnie Houston Podcast podcast, hosted by Donnie Houston, titled "The Play-N-Skillz Episode" was published on April 29, 2025 and runs 105 minutes.

April 29, 2025 ·105m · The Donnie Houston Podcast

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Summary

In this episode of the Donnie Houston Podcast, we’re joined by Play from Play-N-Skillz, with special guest co-host Sama’an Ashrawi, for an in-depth conversation about his journey in music. Play shares how he and his brother Skillz built their career starting in Dallas, Texas, and how they went on to produce major hits like “Ridin’ Dirty” for Chamillionaire, “Got Money” for Lil Wayne, and collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, and more.From winning Grammy Awards to shaping the sound of hip-hop and reggaeton, Play gives insight into the creative process behind some of the biggest records of the 2000s and beyond. Don’t miss this exclusive interview!Co-host Sama’an Ashrawi is a writer, filmmaker, music producer, and journalist known for his work in hip-hop media. He is the host of The Nostalgia Mixtape podcast and has interviewed a wide range of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Megan Thee Stallion, Chris Rock, and Leon Bridges. He has also worked with outlets like, GQ, Rolling Stone, Complex, Okayplayer and Revolt TV.Subscribe for more legendary interviews!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cHeFqldKN2o?si=nOIjHMggZyhtNP3i

Episode Description

In this episode of the Donnie Houston Podcast, we’re joined by Play from Play-N-Skillz, with special guest co-host Sama’an Ashrawi, for an in-depth conversation about his journey in music. Play shares how he and his brother Skillz built their career starting in Dallas, Texas, and how they went on to produce major hits like “Ridin’ Dirty” for Chamillionaire, “Got Money” for Lil Wayne, and collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, and more.

From winning Grammy Awards to shaping the sound of hip-hop and reggaeton, Play gives insight into the creative process behind some of the biggest records of the 2000s and beyond. Don’t miss this exclusive interview!

Co-host Sama’an Ashrawi is a writer, filmmaker, music producer, and journalist known for his work in hip-hop media. He is the host of The Nostalgia Mixtape podcast and has interviewed a wide range of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Megan Thee Stallion, Chris Rock, and Leon Bridges. He has also worked with outlets like, GQ, Rolling Stone, Complex, Okayplayer and Revolt TV.

Subscribe for more legendary interviews!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cHeFqldKN2o?si=nOIjHMggZyhtNP3i