Jennifer asking the DJ to play her favourite song. Co-written by Cory Rooney, Christina Milian, Arnthor Birgisson and Anders Bagge, the song brought a playful, club-ready vibe to J.Lo’s early-2000s sound.
“Play” became an international hit, reaching the top ten in more than ten countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Finland and Italy, while peaking at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Its catchy production and confident vocals drew comparisons to Madonna’s dance-pop style.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, the futuristic music video features J.Lo aboard a high-tech airplane, surrounded by screens, dazzling visuals and stylish passengers. With its Y2K aesthetic and irresistible chorus, “Play” remains a standout favourite from the J.Lo era, capturing the fun, futuristic spirit of early-2000s pop.