The song is a fusion of and R&B , featuring a melodic hook from R&B singer Joe . It is notable for its heavy use of samples and interpolations:
While Pun was already respected in the underground scene for his technical lyricism, this song provided him with mainstream appeal. Still Not a Player
Joe's own track "Don't Wanna Be a Player". Sample: "A Little Bit of Love" by Brenda Russell. The song is a fusion of and R&B
Interpolates Earth, Wind & Fire's "Brazilian Rhyme (Beijo)," where the chant "Punisher... Punisher..." follows the rhythm of the original track. Historical Significance Sample: "A Little Bit of Love" by Brenda Russell
The success of the single propelled the album Capital Punishment to a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album . Cultural Impact and Media
"Still Not a Player" is the most successful and recognizable single by the legendary Bronx rapper . Released in 1998, the track was a remix of his debut single "I'm Not a Player" and became a crossover smash that helped his debut album, Capital Punishment , become the first solo Latin hip-hop album to go platinum. Musical Composition