Last Memory

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"Last Memory"
Single by Takeoff
from the album The Last Rocket
ReleasedOctober 26, 2018
Genre
Length
  • 2:51 (single version)
  • 2:42 (album version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Monsta Beatz
Takeoff singles chronology
"Intruder"
(2017)
"Last Memory"
(2018)
"Too Blessed"
(2020)
Music video
"Last Memory" on YouTube

"Last Memory" is a song by American rapper Takeoff. It was released on October 26, 2018, as the lead single from his only solo studio album The Last Rocket (2018).[1] It was written by Takeoff and the Monsta Beatz, who produced the song as well.

Composition[edit]

C. Vernon Coleman II of XXL describes the song having "trap accents" and writes that Takeoff is "still flexing like no tomorrow."[2] Takeoff raps about his success and "waking up after a night he can't remember."[3]

Music video[edit]

The music video was uploaded onto the YouTube channel of the Migos, which Takeoff is part of, on October 26, 2018.[4] It finds Takeoff in a mansion, surrounded by women and wealth while rapping.

Live performances[edit]

On November 20, 2018, Takeoff performed the song live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[5]

Charts[edit]

Chart (2018) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 21
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 86
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 54

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wicks, Amanda (26 October 2018). "Migos' Takeoff Releases New Solo Song "Last Memory": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  2. ^ II, C. Vernon Coleman (26 October 2018). "Takeoff "Last Memory" - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  3. ^ Lenniger, Shea (2018-11-07). "Here Are the Lyrics to Takeoff's 'Last Memory'". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  4. ^ Lamarre, Carl (2018-10-26). "Takeoff Eyes the Throne in 'Last Memory' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  5. ^ Orcutt, K. C. (21 November 2018). "Takeoff Performs "Last Memory" on 'The Tonight Show' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  6. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
  7. ^ "Takeoff Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  8. ^ "Takeoff Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  9. ^ "American single certifications – Takeoff – Last Memory". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 27, 2019.