"My Last"
Single by Big Sean featuring Chris Brown
from the album Finally Famous
ReleasedMarch 1, 2011[1]
Recorded2010
Genre
Length4:14
5:19 (extended version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)No I.D.
Big Sean singles chronology
"What Yo Name Iz? (Remix)"
(2011) 		"My Last"
(2011) 		"Marvin & Chardonnay"
(2011)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Champion"
(2011) 		"My Last"
(2011) 		"One Night Stand"
(2011)

"My Last" is the lead single by American rapper Big Sean featuring American singer Chris Brown, from the former's debut album Finally Famous. 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]

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

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[16] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "My Last - Big Sean". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  2. ^ a b [1] Archived February 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "New Music: Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – 'My Last'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  5. ^ a b Big Sean (2011-02-14). "Big Sean ft. Chris Brown - My Last Music Video | Listen". Djbooth. Djbooth.net. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  6. ^ "Interview: Big Sean Talks "My Last," His Relationship With No I.D., and Feeling Abandoned". Complex. 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  7. ^ "Behind the Video: Big Sean f/ Chris Brown – 'My Last'". Rap-Up.com. 2011-03-17. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  8. ^ "Big Sean - My Last ft. Chris Brown". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  9. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  10. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Big Sean Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  14. ^ "Best of 2011: Hot 100 Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  15. ^ "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "American single certifications – Big Sean – My Last". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
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