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Playing For Keeps
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Hip-Hop/Rap
Playing For Keeps was released on September 12, 2025 by EsMod Enterprises as a part of the album Safe Travels
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Release DateSeptember 12, 2025
LabelEsMod Enterprises
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM87

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
EsMod
EsMod
Rap
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mohammad Abdu
Mohammad Abdu
Songwriter
LaDarryl Winsley II
LaDarryl Winsley II
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Kulture
Kulture
Producer

Lyrics

Aye
Yuh
Aye who that is yuh
Aye who that
Aye who that
Aye who that is yuh
Uh
It's big E and I'm back on the scene
I'm ballin harder than the Celtics
But I ain't wearin green
Let's go
Back with a vengeance
I gave you classics
I'm back for seconds
The game been quiet
They waiting for someone energetic
Walk in the room and fill it up with just how big my head is
My ego's back a crucial move I know he'll never settle
Uh
And I got greatness at my fingertips
That's 10x the potential
And my toes stay where the concrete is (concrete is)
And this is bigger than the art
When I tell you that I'm hungry it's a matter of the heart
Yeah my stomachs steady full but I'm still hungry for that spot
So every time I see a chance I'm taking everything they got
And when they didn't have a play for me I made my own
One choice away from blowing up or never getting known
I'm chasing purpose I feel it coursing my spirit
Fortune favors the brave
I made up of something fearless
Give me your biggest challenge
I'm aiming for even bigger
My goal is to change the world
I'm lapping my competition
Can't nobody do it like who
Like E
Different city every weekend with a view
That's me
Built my dream life
I owe myself the credit
If you know you the one
Then let me hear you sing it
Can't nobody do it like who
Like you
Different city every weekend with a view
That's you (uh)
Confidence and a little bit of patience
Lock in cause your future self is waiting
Playing for keeps
The game has seen too much damage
The true meaning of rap
Is buried under the spamming
Of gun talk, drug talk
And Other mindless hits
Proliferation of violence
The labels lead in assists
The world in shambles
The law keeps us oppressed
They drop on bombs civilians
While rich leaders invest
They profit off of destruction
And level countries to nothing
Then skew the headlines
Convincing us that it's just
Playing for keeps
I'm here to lead by example
Give the music a message
And put it behind a sample
Sneak in a couple lessons
And blend it into the rhythm
So when they tell you it's bumping
You'll see really listened
Greatness is when vision meets with hands that lead with action
Who aren't afraid to be different
A heart that reaches the masses
Gracing the biggest stages
With authenticity
Allah gave me a vision
I'm here to make it seen
Can't nobody do it like who
Like E
Different city every weekend with a view
That's me
Built my dream life
I owe myself the credit
If you know you the one
Then let me hear you sing it
Can't nobody do it like who
Like you
Different city every weekend with a view
That's you (uh)
Confidence and a little bit of patience
Lock in cause your future self is waiting
Can't nobody do it like who
Like E
Different city every weekend with a view
That's me
Built my dream life
I owe myself the credit
If you know you the one
Then let me hear you sing it
Can't nobody do it like who
Like you
Different city every weekend with a view
That's you (uh)
Confidence and a little bit of patience
Lock in cause your future self is waiting
Come on man
There's too much out there waiting for us
Let's go get it
Written by: LaDarryl Winsley II, محمد عبده
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