My Last

"My Last"
Single by Big Sean featuring Chris Brown
from the album Finally Famous
Released	March 1, 2011[1]
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2010
Genre	R&B
Length	4:14
Label	GOOD Music, Def Jam Recordings
Writer(s)	Sean Anderson, Christopher Brown
Producer	No I.D.
Big Sean singles chronology
"My Last" (2011) "Marvin & Chardonnay" (2011)
Chris Brown chronology "One Night Stand" (2011) "My Last" (2011) "Best Love Song" (2011)

"My Last" is the first single by American rapper Big Sean from his debut album Finally Famous. The song features 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."^[7]

Music video

The music video was shot in West Hollywood, California on March 18, 2011.^[8] The music video is directed by TAJ Stansberry and features cameos by fellow GOOD Music artists Kid Cudi and Teyana Taylor.^[9] It debuted on VEVO on March 24, 2011.^[10]

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 prasing Big Sean's verses.^[11] DJBooth.net also prasied Sean's lyrical abilities.^[12]

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100	30
US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	4
US Billboard Rap Songs	1
US Billboard Pop Songs[13]	40

References

1. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/my-last-feat-chris-brown-single/id421265840
2. ^ http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/gowhere-hip-hop/2011/02/download-big-sean-my-last-f-chris-brown.html
3. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659662/big-sean-chris-brown-my-last.jhtml
4. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2011/02/07/new-music-big-sean-f-chris-brown-my-last/
5. ^ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/big-sean-last/
6. ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2011/03/interview-big-sean-talks-my-last
7. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659662/big-sean-chris-brown-my-last.jhtml
8. ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1659662/big-sean-chris-brown-my-last.jhtml
9. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2011/03/17/behind-the-video-big-sean-f-chris-brown-my-last/
10. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeTPi2a2Ld4
11. ^ http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/gowhere-hip-hop/2011/02/download-big-sean-my-last-f-chris-brown.html
12. ^ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/big-sean-last/
13. ^ "Chart Highlights: Rock, Country Songs & More". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. August 1, 2011. http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/column/chartbeat/chart-highlights-rock-country-songs-more-1005300122.story. Retrieved August 1, 2011.