My Last

Originally, Sean performed both the verses and the chorus but after Brown went 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 titled "Last", contained in his 2011 mixtape Boy In Detention.^[4]

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".^[5] 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."^[6] 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".^[7]

Theme

Sean described the song as a "real great party song."^[3]

The music video was shot in West Hollywood, California on March 8, 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.^[8] It debuted on VEVO on March 24, 2011.^[9] The music video on YouTube has received over 70 million views as of May 2024.^[10]

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.^[6]