Crystal Tamar Lets Love Rewrite the Rules in New Single “Playtime”

Produced by Grammy-winning Young Fyre, the October 23 single previews her
forthcoming sophomore EP, This Changes Everything

R&B singer Crystal Tamar draws inspiration from an unexpected love story on her new single, “Playtime,” available October 23 on all major streaming platforms. Produced by Grammy Award-winning Young Fyre (Bad Bunny, Lil Wayne, Kehlani), the track blends classic 90s R&B influences with some of Crystal’s most powerful vocals to date.

Co-written with artist and songwriter Corey Mekell, “Playtime” tells the story of Crystal’s
realization that everything she thought she wanted in a lifelong partner changed when she met the man who would become her husband.

“I was pretty sure that I had my future all planned out and knew what I wanted in a lifelong
partner,” Crystal recalls. “And skkrrtt — real love showed up and changed everything! Turns out I was playing around all along.”

The song took shape during a spring 2025 studio session when Young Fyre asked Crystal how she met her husband. Their conversation sparked a collaboration that paired intimate,
emotionally driven lyrics with sweeping violins, dramatic keys and layered vocal harmonies
reminiscent of 90s R&B groups such as Jodeci.

“Playtime” also marks a shift from the playful confidence of Crystal’s June single, “Whachoo Doin?!” While that track delivered an assertive take on modern dating, the new release explores the vulnerability of finding love when and where it is least expected. The ballad also showcases a vocal range Crystal says she has traditionally reserved for gospel performances, bringing a new level of vocal intensity to her solo recordings.

“Playtime” is the second single from Crystal’s sophomore EP, This Changes Everything,

expected in November. The project follows her self-titled 2019 debut, which featured the single “Nowhere,” “U Gon Love Me” and “Serenade.”

“Playtime” is available October 23 on all major streaming platforms. LISTEN TO PLAYTIME NOW!

About Crystal Tamar
Crystal Tamar is an R&B singer and songwriter whose music blends contemporary production
with classic R&B influences. A Texas native now based in Northern California, Crystal began
her career performing with her family’s singing group before joining Sophia Fresh, signed to T-
Pain’s Nappy Boy Entertainment imprint on Atlantic Records. During her time with the group, 

she worked with artists including Kanye West, T-Pain and Marsha Ambrosius. Her self-titled
solo debut EP was released in 2019.

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