Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win

"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, from their eighth studio album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. Featuring American singer Santigold, the song was released as the fourth single from the album on July 26, 2011. "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" was written and produced by group members Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "MCA" Yauch and Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, with additional writing by Santigold.

"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" was the last Beastie Boys single released before the death of Adam Yauch.

Critical reception

"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Santigold's guest appearance and its reggae feel. Dave Simpson of The Guardian wrote: "Santigold gives 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win' some instantly infectious pop reggae sunshine."^[1] Kyle Anderson of Entertainment Weekly praised the song, calling it "a perfect reggae-kissed summer jam".^[2] Matt Diehl of the Los Angeles Times called Santigold's guest appearance memorable, and wrote that she added to the track "Brooklyn dancehall fire and a welcome feminine contrast to the b-boy stances."^[3] Mark Richardson of Pitchfork Media wrote that the pairing between the Beastie Boys and Santigold on the track "feels natural and obvious", adding that one "could argue that the Beastie Boys' polyglot approach in the 90s helped clear the way for her style, which mixes an ear for the sound of other cultures with a touch of Lower East Side artiness."^[4]

Music video

The music video for "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" was directed by the group's longtime collaborator Spike Jonze.^[5] In the video, the Beastie Boys, along with Santigold, are portrayed in action figure form.^[6]

Formats and track listings

Digital download

"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Edit) – 2:51
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (SebastiAn Remix) – 3:27
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Bangladesh Remix) – 4:12
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Major Lazer Beastie Remix Edition) – 4:04
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (K. Flay Remix) – 3:32
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Z-Trip's Evil Twin Remix) – 4:13
"Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win" (Acapella – Make Your Own Remix) – 4:05

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[7]	80

References

↑ "Beastie Boys: Hot Sauce Committee Part Two - review". The Guardian. April 29, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
↑ Anderson, Kyle (April 27, 2011). "Hot Sauce Committee Part Two review - The Beastie Boys". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
↑ Diehl, Matt (May 2, 2011). "Album review: Beastie Boys' 'Hot Sauce Committee Part Two'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
↑ Richardson, Mark (May 4, 2011). "Beastie Boys: Hot Sauce Committee Part Two". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
↑ "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win | Beastie Boys | Music Video". MTV Music. MTV Networks. Retrieved April 23, 2012.
↑ "Video: 'Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win'". Rolling Stone. July 18, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
↑ "Beastie Boys Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 23, 2012.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

Beastie Boys

Mike D MCA Ad-Rock John Berry Kate Schellenbach

Studio albums	Licensed to Ill (1986) Paul's Boutique (1989) Check Your Head (1992) Ill Communication (1994) Hello Nasty (1998) To the 5 Boroughs (2004) The Mix-Up (2007) Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (2011)

Compilation albums	Some Old Bullshit (1994) The In Sound from Way Out! (1996) Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science (1999) Solid Gold Hits (2005)

EPs	Polly Wog Stew (1982) An Exciting Evening at Home with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (1989) Pretzel Nugget (1994) Root Down (1995) Aglio e Olio (1995) Nasty Bits (1998) Scientists of Sound (The Blow Up Factor Vol. 1) (1999) The Mix-Up Bonus Tracks (2008)

Live members	Rick Rubin Dr. Dre DJ Hurricane Money Mark Eric Bobo Amery Smith Alfredo Ortiz Mix Master Mike

Associated acts	The Young Aborigines The Young and the Useless Dust Brothers Mario Caldato Jr. BS 2000 The Latch Brothers

Filmography	Krush Groove Tougher Than Leather Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! "Hell Is Other Robots" Beastie Boys Video Anthology Gunnin' for That No. 1 Spot Fight for Your Right Revisited

Related articles	Discography Grand Royal Rat Cage The Beastles Oscilloscope Laboratories Together Forever Tour

Beastie Boys singles

Licensed to Ill	"Hold It Now, Hit It" "The New Style" "Paul Revere" "Brass Monkey" "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" "No Sleep till Brooklyn" "Girls"

Paul's Boutique	"Hey Ladies" "Shadrach"

Check Your Head	"Pass the Mic" "So What'cha Want" "Jimmy James" "Gratitude" "Professor Booty"

Ill Communication	"Sabotage" "Get It Together" "Sure Shot" "Root Down"

Hello Nasty	"Intergalactic" "Body Movin'" "The Negotiation Limerick File" "Remote Control / Three MC's and One DJ"

To the 5 Boroughs	"Ch-Check It Out" "Triple Trouble" "Right Right Now Now" "An Open Letter to NYC"

The Mix-Up	"The Electric Worm"

Hot Sauce Committee Part Two	"Lee Majors Come Again" "Too Many Rappers" "Make Some Noise" "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win"

Other singles	"Cooky Puss" "Rock Hard" "She's on It" "Alive" "Now Get Busy"

Other songs	"In a World Gone Mad"

Santigold

Studio albums	Santogold Master of My Make-Believe 99¢

Mixtapes	Top Ranking: A Diplo Dub

Singles	"Creator" "L.E.S. Artistes" "Lights Out" "Say Aha" "Disparate Youth"

Featured singles	"My Drive Thru" "Brooklyn Go Hard" "Gifted" "Please Don't" "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win"

Tours	Goldrush Tour

Related articles	Discography Downtown Records Atlantic Records

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