"Strait Playin'" is the second single released from Shaquille O'Neal's third album, You Can't Stop the Reign.[1] It was produced by DJ Quik and featured verses from Quik and Peter Gunz.[2] The song was a slight improvement from the album's first single, peaking at number 33 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.[3] The song was also featured on the soundtrack to the film Steel starring O'Neal himself.

"Strait Playin'"
Single by Shaquille O'Neal featuring DJ Quik and Peter Gunz
from the album You Can't Stop the Reign and Steel (soundtrack)
B-side"No Love Lost"
ReleasedJanuary 18, 1997
Recorded1996
StudioSkip Saylor (Los Angeles, California)
GenreHip hop
Length4:35
LabelInterscope
Songwriter(s)Shaquille O'Neal
Producer(s)DJ Quik
Shaquille O'Neal singles chronology
"You Can't Stop the Reign"
(1996)
"Strait Playin'"
(1997)
"Men of Steel"
(1997)
Music video
"Strait Playin'" on YouTube

Track listing

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A-Side

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  1. "Strait Playin'" (Superman Extended Mix)- 6:05
  2. "Strait Playin'" (Superman Extended Instrumental)- 5:30

B-Side

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  1. "No Love Lost" (LP Version)- 3:51
  2. "No Love Lost" (King Tech Remix)- 4:27
  3. "No Love Lost" (Acapella)- 3:46

References

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  1. ^ Kiser, Chad (2024-06-25). "Shaquille O'Neal Re-Releases DJ Quik-Produced "Strait Playin'" & Mobb Deep-Produced "Legal Money" To Digital Streaming". Chad Kiser. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  2. ^ Shaquille O'Neal (Ft. DJ Quik & Peter Gunz) – Strait Playin', retrieved 2024-07-30
  3. ^ "Shaquille O'Neal". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-21.