"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 [edit]
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 5min19seconds.
Production [edit]
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]
Sean described the song as a "real great party song."[7]
Music video [edit]
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] The video of the extended version compiles the regular version of the video and Chris Brown's video of the freestyle.
Critical reception [edit]
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.[11] DJBooth.net also praised Sean's lyrical abilities.[12]
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