Playing in the Shadows is the third studio album by British recording artist Example, released on 4 September 2011 through Ministry of Sound.

During an interview, Example said the album remains dance oriented, although he would make a gradual move into electronic and dubstep genres.

In an interview with Lowe he revealed that his third album would be released in September 2011 entitled Playing in the Shadows.

He also said production on the record will come from Michael Woods, Skream, Nero, Faithless, Brookes Brothers, Dirty South and hopefully Chase & Status, as well as writing with English songwriter and producer Guy Chambers.

In a discussion on Twitter, Example also revealed the final track to be completed on his album would be produced by Feed Me.