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. | |||
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| Chris Brown singles chronology | ||||
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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
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] 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] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ "My Last - Big Sean". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
- 1 2 Archived February 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 3 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.
- 1 2 Big Sean Follow @BigSean (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" 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.
- ↑ "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. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
