Baby when we get by
No delaying
Cuz we take our time
Creeping on
Do as I say, I do it real slow to set my pace
Said we’re filming tonight
Suppose you need to shake off
Being shy won't get you there
You better get it on
I'll take good care
Now shooting
You go on your stage
Get your angle right
Onto us checking the mic
"Ah. Ah. Turn it on"
Now shooting
Zoom on your "sorbet"
Casting, directing the night
And cut. Now we roll
Strike a little pose for me
I like when you take control of me
Besides my baby trained
Gets the tempo right
(You play rewind)
Got you pressing the rewind
Strike a little pose for me
Archives: I'm tryna make you feel less lonely late at night
Label it as "Play me"
Good for your eyes
(You play rewind)
I kinda like it when your headbands on
Cuz your hair gets in the way
"Say less"
Oh, you're sucking life out of me
Changing pose, holding my ankles
Now, stretch pose
(Can't deny)
Better, keeps on getting better
Cuz we do our check ups
My baby couldn't help it, I too
(Imma make it go rainy)
Now shooting
You go on your stage
Filling me up
Use your weapon while I bend my knees
Strike a little pose for me
I like when you take control of me
Besides my baby trained
Gets the tempo right
(You play rewind)
You play rewind
Strike a little pose for me
Archives: I try to help you feel less lonely late at night
Label it as "Play me"
Good for your eyes
(You play rewind)
No one gets to see them
(Filming together)
Shawty, we filming 'em right
No one gets to baby
(Filming together)
Bending it up, up on you
(Strike a pose)
(Filming together)
(Strike a pose)
(Filming together)
Strike a little pose for me
I like when you take control of me
Besides my baby trained
Gets the tempo right
(You play rewind)
Got you pressing the rewind
Strike a little pose for me
Archives: I'm tryna make you feel less lonely late at night
Label it as "Play me"
Good for your eyes
(You play rewind)
Strike a little pose for me
I like when you take control of me
Besides my baby trained
Gets the tempo right
(You play rewind)
Strike a little pose for me
Archives: I'm tryna make you feel less lonely late at night
Label it as "Play me"
Good for your eyes
(You play rewind)
Got you pressing the rewind
- Lyricist
Ámina
- Composer
Ámina, Kazuho Otsuka
- Producer
01sail
- Recording Engineer
01sail
- Mixing Engineer
01sail
- Mastering Engineer
Kota Matsukawa
- Guitar
01sail
- Keyboards
01sail
- Synthesizer
01sail
- Vocals
Ámina
- Background Vocals
Ámina
- Programming
01sail
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"Play Me"
Ámina
R&B singer Ámina has released her new single, "Play Me." This track reimagines the sophisticated sound of Y2K-era R&B through contemporary production.
The rhythmic backbone consists of the heavy drums of the Roland TR-808 and the fat synth bass of the Moog. Overlaid on top are ambient synth arpeggios, creating a soundscape with a sense of floating and depth. While grounded in the lustrous soundscape reminiscent of 2000s R&B, the minimalist arrangement-which makes full use of spatial dynamics-elevates the track into a sound where nostalgia and modernity coexist. In the latter half, a talkbox is introduced, evolving the track into a groove reminiscent of electro-funk. The sound design, which conveys a deep respect for Black music throughout, is another highlight.
The lyrics depict intimate moments with a lover using the motifs of "filming" and "replay." Within a world where reality and fiction, records and memories blur together, Ámina's smooth and expressive vocals shift between sweetness and an air of mystery.
"Play Me" is a track that captures Ámina's unique worldview, where the aesthetics of Y2K R&B intersect with contemporary soundscapes and cinematic storytelling.
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Ámina
Ámina is a Tokyo-based R&B singer with roots in Japan and Sudan. Her musical journey began in childhood, immersed in 80s old-school pop, R&B, and jazz. In her teens, she gravitated toward alternative UK rock, and since moving to Tokyo, she has been deeply influenced by 70s disco and black music. Leveraging her deep vocal range and distinctive timbre, she is a frequent performer across the Tokyo music scene. Her "one-of-a-kind" sound is a sophisticated fusion: anchoring her style in the rhythmic precision and scat techniques of black music, while weaving in vocal textures inspired by her love for UK rock. Alongside her live performances, Ámina has recently focused on producing her own original material, establishing herself as a compelling artist to watch in the coming years.
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