Let's Play House
| Company type | Single |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founder | Tha Dogg Pound |
Key people | Michel'le, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, Priest "Soopafly" Brooks |
| Products | Hip hop music track |
"Let's Play House" is a hip hop track performed by the duo Tha Dogg Pound and features vocals from Michel'le. It was issued as the second single from their first album, Dogg Food. The song includes contributions from Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Michel'le, with an introductory spoken segment by Dr. Dre. Keyboard parts were played by Priest "Soopafly" Brooks, and the mixing was handled by Dr. Dre.
Music video
Directed by Michael Martin and shot in July 1995, the music video alternates between monochrome sequences showing Michel'le alongside members of Tha Dogg Pound engaged in card games, drinking, and smoking within a club setting, and vibrant color scenes depicting an outdoor gathering. The video also features a brief appearance by DJ Pooh and was officially released in late October 1995.
Original track
The initial version of "Let's Play House" contained a different introduction without Dr. Dre's voice, distinctive G-funk whistle sounds, alternative drum arrangements, more explicit lyrics, a verse contributed by Warren G, and an outro performed by Big Pimpin' Delemond, nearly twice as long as the final cut. This early rendition replaced Warren G’s verse with performances from Daz and Kurupt, substituted drums with guitar elements, and remained unreleased until it appeared on Tha Dogg Pound’s 2012 compilation album Doggy Bag.
Live performances
On January 4, 1996, Tha Dogg Pound together with Michel'le delivered a live performance of the song at the Gund Arena in Cleveland as part of the Tribute to Eazy-E tour.
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