My Last
March 1, 2011
My load is the debut single of American rapper Big Sean. It was published on 1 March 2011 as the first single from Sean's debut album Finally Famous, which was released in June of the same year. The Contemporary -R & B and hip- hop musician Chris Brown joined here as a guest musician in appearance. Following the publication of the song reached # 30 on the Billboard Hot 100
Background
The song that from Big Sean, Chris Brown and No ID was written, is sampling the title " Can You Stand the Rain " by the band New Edition from 1988. No. ID acted alongside his work as a songwriter at the same time as a producer of the song. In addition, Big Sean said in an interview that he first sang the entire part of the title, ie without guest musicians. Finally, Brown would, however, appeared on one of his concerts and Sean had left his cell phone number. As Sean says himself, to not sing as good as can Brown, he called these later and the two worked together. At the same time, the song " Paper, Scissors, Rock", in which Sean alongside hip- hop musician Timbaland also worked with them and which is on Brown's fourth studio album FAME was is located. Brown also made a freestyle rap of the title, which is located under the name of the load on his fourth mixtape Boy in Detention.
Music Video
The music video was shot on March 18, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. The clip was directed by TAJ Stansberry and included guest appearances by artists Kid Cudi and Teyana Taylor and Taz Arnold. He celebrated on March 24 at Vevo premiere.
Success
Reception
The song was rated predominantly positive. The website DJBooth.net singled out, especially the lyrics positive, but also wrote that both producer No ID as well as guest musicians Chris Brown would have made a significant contribution to the single.
Commercial success
The song rose in Germany and the United Kingdom are not included in the charts. In the charts of the Hot R & B / Hip- Hop Songs of the U.S. the single reached fourth place at the Hot Rap Songs it became even number one. In his first week on the Billboard Hot 100 the title debuted at number 89, before he reached his peak with position 30 position in July. This placement he only lasted a week before falling back in the list behind.
Awards and nominations
The BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 the song for an award in the category was " Best Hip Hop Video" nomination, losing to " Look at Me Now", a collaboration of Brown, Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. At the MTV Video Music Awards 2011 Big Sean has been proposed based on the single as " Best New Artist ", but again received no award. This went to Tyler, the Creator and his song " Yonkers ".