diff --git a/service_youtube.go b/service_youtube.go
index 0303488..7754935 100644
--- a/service_youtube.go
+++ b/service_youtube.go
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ func (s *YouTubeSong) Play() {
 	if err := dj.audioStream.Play(); err != nil {
 		panic(err)
 	} else {
-		if s.Playlist() == &nil {
+		if isNil(s.Playlist()) {
 			message := `
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 					<tr>