My Last
"My Last" | ||||
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Single by Big Sean featuring Chris Brown | ||||
from the album Finally Famous | ||||
Released | March 1, 2011[1] | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
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Length | 4:14 5:19 (extended version) | |||
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Producer(s) | No I.D. | |||
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"My Last" is the first single by American rapper Big Sean from his debut album Finally Famous. The song features R&B singer Chris Brown. The song is produced by No I.D..[2]
Background[]
Originally, Sean performed both the verses and the chorus but after Brown turned up at one of Sean's shows, the pair connected and Brown suggested the two work together on a song which resulted in Brown singing the chorus.[3] Brown has also done a freestyle over the track.
Production[]
"My Last" is a hip hop and R&B song. The song's instrumental was described by Rap-Up as a "bouncy piano-laced beat".[4] DJBooth.net described the beat as "soft keyboard chords that transition well into the hook where a low bass and snare set the pace for Sean's first verse."[5] Sean revealed he originally rejected the beat but gave it a chance after pressurings by the song's producer No I.D.. The song's melody is sampled from the 1988 New Edition hit "Can You Stand the Rain".[6]
Theme[]
Sean described the song as a "real great party song."[3]
Music video[]
The music video was shot in West Hollywood, California on March 18, 2011.[3] The music video is directed by TAJ Stansberry and features cameos by former GOOD Music artist Kid Cudi and current GOOD Music artist Teyana Taylor.[7] It debuted on VEVO on March 24, 2011.[8] Chris Brown has also released a music video to his freestyle.
Critical reception[]
Critical reception of the song has been mostly positive with praise going to the chorus and Sean's verses. Chicago Now described the song as featuring a memorable chorus, memorable verses, and a universal theme praising Big Sean's verses.[2] DJBooth.net also praised Sean's lyrical abilities.[5]
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ "My Last - Big Sean". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b [1] Archived February 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Rodriguez, Jayson (2011-03-10). "Big Sean Talks Tapping 'Homey' Chris Brown For 'My Last' Single - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ "New Music: Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – 'My Last'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Big Sean (2011-02-14). "Big Sean ft. Chris Brown - My Last Music Video | Listen". Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ "Interview: Big Sean Talks "My Last," His Relationship With No I.D., and Feeling Abandoned". Complex. 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ "Behind the Video: Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – 'My Last'". Rap-Up.com. 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ "Big Sean - My Last ft. Chris Brown". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Best of 2011: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
- ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – My Last". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
External links[]
- 2010 songs
- 2011 singles
- Big Sean songs
- Chris Brown songs
- Song recordings produced by No I.D.
- Songs written by Big Sean
- GOOD Music singles
- Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
- Songs written by No I.D.