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] | ||||||||||
Format | Digital download | ||||||||||
Recorded | 2010 | ||||||||||
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Length | 4:14 5:19 (extended version) |
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Producer(s) | No I.D. | ||||||||||
Certification | Gold (RIAA) | ||||||||||
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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]
Contents
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. The extended version of the track features Chris Brown's freestyle verse leading the song to 5 minutes and 19 seconds.
Production
The songs 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] The video of the extended version compiles the regular version of the video and Chris Brown's video of the 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 and certifications
Weekly charts
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Certifications
Year-end charts
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References
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- ↑ "Big Sean – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Big Sean.
- ↑ "Big Sean – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Big Sean.
- ↑ "Big Sean – Chart history" Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for Big Sean.
- ↑ "Big Sean – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rap Songs for Big Sean.
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External links
- Pages with broken file links
- Singlechart called without song
- Singlechart usages for Billboardrapsongs
- Certification Table Entry usages for United States
- 2010 songs
- 2011 singles
- Big Sean songs
- Chris Brown songs
- Song recordings produced by No I.D.
- Billboard Rap Songs number-one singles
- Songs written by Big Sean
- GOOD Music singles