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===''Play'' and Global Success (1999–2001)===

Released in May 1999, ''Play'' became a cultural phenomenon. The album featured interpolations of old [[blues]] and [[gospel]] field recordings — sourced largely from the Alan Lomax Archive — layered over modern electronic production. Tracks such as ''Porcelain'', ''Natural Blues'', ''South Side'' (featuring [[Gwen Stefani]]), and ''Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad?'' achieved widespread radio play and commercial licensing.

In an unprecedented move at the time, every track on ''Play'' was licensed for use in films, television shows, and advertisements, making the album's music ubiquitous in popular culture. It eventually sold over 10 million copies worldwide and remained on the UK Albums Chart for years.