Faye Hamlin, Anna Sundstrand, Anaïs Lameche, and Rosie Munter formed Play's original lineup from the band's formation from 2000 until late 2003.
In February 2011, an official statement was made that Hamlin had once again left the group in 2010 and would be replaced by Emelie Norenberg.
Play was formed in 2000 as a result of a nationwide talent search led by Laila Bagge, a recording artist and dance studio owner.
The other two girls were found in the audition process: thirteen-year-olds Faye Hamlin and Rosie Munter, the latter of which had also starred in the popular Swedish film called Eva & Adam: Fyra födelsedagar och ett fiasko.
Play toured in the United States in the coming months, opening for Aaron Carter and Destiny's Child.
part 2", which features Lil' Fizz of B2K and lead vocals by Hamlin, was also featured in the 2002 film The Master of Disguise, for which they filmed a video with numerous well-known soundtrack contributing artists including Lil' Fizz, J-Boog, Jhené Aiko and Solange Knowles.
Their hit song "Us Against the World" was featured in the film Holiday in the Sun, and also on the Lizzie McGuire series soundtrack.
The group concluded 2002 with an appearance on the nationally televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade where they stood atop the Build-a-Bear float and performed a rendition of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" which they had previously recorded with Chris Trousdale of Dream Street.
On the day of release, Play made several appearances to promote the album, including a guest spot on popular daytime talk show Live with Regis and Kelly.
On 15 December, a formal press release on the group's official site informed fans of the lineup change and introduced new member, Janet Leon, who would become Play's new lead singer along with Lameche.
The title track from the album Don't Stop the Music was originally written and recorded by Swedish singer Robyn.
After a long period of no activity, in September 2005 an official statement from the members of Play confirmed that they were on an indefinite break as a group.
[3] On 26 November 2009, Hamlin and Lameche appeared on the Swedish radio stations NRJ and RIXFM, along with another singer named Sanne Karlsson.
They then announced as a trio, they would return as "Play" and were to partake in the filming of reality show Made in Sweden just like former member Janet was.
[12] Munter was originally to be in the reunion, but dropped out three weeks before filming Made in Sweden in order to pursue a solo career as a singer/songwriter.
Made In Sweden aired in December 2009, and followed the group searching for a new member, training, choosing and recording songs, recording the music video for "Famous" and following them on their journey to re-enter the music scene along with the Made In Sweden team: Andreas Carlsson, Anders Bagge and their old manager, Bagge.
In October, Play recorded a song called "Destiny" for the Disney Channel Original Movie Avalon High.
[citation needed] Lameche, Karlsson and Norenberg were planning a return to the United States and release an EP.