Play-N-Skillz

Play-N-Skillz
Origin Irving, Texas, United States
Genres Hip hop, Latin, Trap, EDM
Years active 2003–present
Labels Sony Music Latin, Latium Records
Website http://playnskillzmusic.com
Members Juan "Play" Salinas
Oscar "Skillz" Salinas

Play-N-Skillz are an American record production duo from Dallas, Texas, consisting of brothers Juan "Play" Salinas and Oscar "Skillz" Salinas, who are also rappers.[1] Their production has won several Grammys including the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2007 for their production on the single "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone, and the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album for Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III (2008), which included their production on the single "Got Money".[1][2]

Background

Producers/Writers/DJ’s Play-N-Skillz are brothers of Argentinean and Venezuelan descent from Texas; Juan “Play” Salinas and younger brother Oscar “Skillz” Salinas. While attending Irving High School, Play-N- Skillz began to pursue a childhood passion of DJing, starting in school parties. After becoming well known in the Dallas area as DJ’s, the brothers built a temporary studio in their mother’s apartment and began to explore music production.[3]

In early 2003, a chance meeting with Houston Rapper Lil' Flip opened the door for Play-N-Skillz to produce the majority of his highly anticipated release “U Gotta Feel Me.” Their newfound success led to the 2005 debut album The Process which included the single “Freaks” feat. Adina Howard and Krazie Bone.  The album’s third single “Call Me” featured Texas Rapper Chamillionare with whom Play-N Skillz would soon collaborate with again producing his hit single “Ridin’ (Dirty).” This was the first of two GRAMMY®  award-winning productions for the Salinas Brothers, nabbing “Best Rap Collaboration by a Group or Duo.” [4]

2008 - 2016

In 2008, Play-N-Skillz worked with Lil Wayne to create the song "Got Money" for his album The Carter III. The song soared to the top of the charts in hip-hop and pop and was nominated for three GRAMMY  Awards.

By  2011, the duo brought their music to the EDM scene, and crossed paths with David Guetta, who also saw a similar need. Together, they co-wrote and arranged his music to fit pop world that was saturated in hip-hop sound, leading to the hit “Where Them Girls At” featuring Nicki Minaj and Flo Rida.

In 2016, the DJs signed with Latium Records / Sony Latin and released the singles “No Es Ilegal (Not a Crime)” a collaboration with Daddy Yankee and “Si Una Vez,” featuring Wisin, Frankie J, and Leslie Grace.[5]

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

Singles

Guest appearances

Production discography

References

  1. 1 2 "Play N Skillz Star in MTV Reality Show". LatinRapper.com. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
  2. ↑ "Lil Wayne Producers Shocked By Grammy Nod". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2014. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
  3. ↑ "Play N Skillz - Biography | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  4. ↑ "Play N Skillz | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  5. ↑ "Play-N-Skillz Premieres New Version of Selena's 'Si Una Vez' Feat. Leslie Grace, Wisin & Frankie J". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
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