-- (talk) 18:12, 3 March 2008 (UTC)Play-n-Skillz is a rap and reggaeton duo consisting of two brothers, Juan "Play" Salinas and Oscar "Skillz" Salinas; hailing from the Dallas, Texas area, particularly Irving, Texas.They both are colombians.
They are known best for working with Swishahouse artists, as well as Reggaeton artist Don Omar, Pitbull, and Hip Hop artists Lil' Flip, 50 Cent, Three Six Mafia, Blast, Chamillionaire, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Adina Howard, Phar East, Bun B of UGK, Young Noble, Petey Pablo, Lil Jon, Mannie Fresh, Young Chris, Paul Wall, Big Tuck, Frankie J, Akon, Gemini, and others. Play-n-Skillz grew up in a Colombian family with two brothers, Erika and Jheison, living in a black neighborhood in Irving, Texas. Their most successful single production is "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire.
They started DJing and gaining a name at Dallas clubs. After creating a makeshift recording studio in their mother's cramped two-bedroom apartment, Play ditched his college plans and rented out a space with his brother with plans to build a professional studio and soon, their company, Prime Time Productions was born. PTP was originated during their highschool years; this was a failed attempt at creating a rap group. They released 3 albums before getting their major deal with Universal Records. From Texas to Da World Vol. I, The Best of Lil Flip and Play n Skillz, and The Album Before the Album.
They also produced the first track in Chamillionaire's Mixtape Messiah 2: Guess Whos Back.
They produced a remix of Hilary Duff's 2007 single "With Love" that also features a guest appearance by Slim Thug. Currently they have been working with fellow Dallas artists Big tuck and Tum-tum from DSR based in Dallas. They have also stated that they are working with Slim Thug on his next CD.
They are currently in process of finishing up their new album the Titaniq. The first single released from the album is called "Who Tha Shit" featuring Mannie Fresh, and Slim Thug. Its video has also been already been filmed and can be seen on their Myspace and Youtube.
The new album will be distributed on Asylum Records where they have signed a new deal.
Another released song is "Get Freaky" featuring Pitbull, but it is unknown if this is also going to be on the next album or if it is merely from a future mixtape. The song uses the famed synthesizer part from Eurythmic's "Sweet Dreams are made of This" Pitbull's verse is taken from his verse in "Freaks Part 2" which also features Bun B.
