His debut album, Finally Famous, was released in June 2011 and featured guest appearances from hip hop superstars Kanye West, Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream, Wiz Khalifa, and Lupe Fiasco.
He was raised by his mother and grandparents who worked steadfastly to instill in him the principles of hard work and determination. Sean attended the Detroit Waldorf School, a school of art, from Kindergarten to 8th Grade where he was in 102.7FM, a local radio station in Detroit where he displayed his rhyming skills weekly. There, he met Kanye West after a radio interview in 2005 and got a chance to display his talent by freestyling for Mr. West, giving him a copy of his music and sending numerous tracks for him to critique. After months of submitting songs and numerous meetings, Sean finally got a call from Kanye West himself saying that he wanted to sign him. Two years later, West signed Big Sean to GOOD Music. Sean has cited West, Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G., and J Dilla as his influences.
On September 30, 2007, Big Sean released his first official mixtape Finally Famous: The Mixtape. His hit single, "Get'cha Some", produced by WrighTrax, attained media attention and led to articles in The Source and the Detroit Metro Times. He also recorded a music video for "Get'cha Some", which was directed by Hype Williams. Sean released a second mixtape hosted by Mick Boogie on April 16, 2009, called UKNOWBIGSEAN. It featured the songs "Million Dollars", "Get'cha Some" and "Supa Dupa". This mixtape includes 30 tracks. Sean released a third mixtape hosted by Don Cannon on August 31, 2010, called Finally Famous Vol. 3: BIG, which features include major artists like Bun B, Chip tha Ripper, Curren$y, Tyga, Drake, Mike Posner, Chuck Inglish, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy, and Chiddy Bang. The mixtape includes 20 tracks.
Finally Famous, Sean's debut studio album, was released June 28, 2011, and spawned three hit singles; "My Last", "Marvin & Chardonnay" and "Dance (Ass)". The album featured guest appearances from Lupe Fiasco, John Legend, Pharrell, Kanye West, Roscoe Dash, Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Pusha T, and included production from No I.D., The Legendary Traxster, Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Xaphoon Jones and The Neptunes. When the songs "O.T.T.R." and "Flowers" were leaked in July 2011, speculation began of a new mixtape. Sean confirmed in an interview on June 28, 2011, that a collaborative mixtape between him and "two other guys in hip-hop that are just killing it right now" will be released "in a couple of weeks". Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y were the suspected featured rappers on the mixtape. However, Wiz Khalifa later confirmed that there would be no mixtape, claiming that the songs were created, "just for fun".
In September 2011, Big Sean confirmed in an interview with the Daily Tribune that he'll be working on his second album during the I Am Finally Famous Tour and plans to release the album sometime in 2012. On October 19, 2011, Kanye West announced on his Twitter plans for a Spring 2012 GOOD Music album release. On April 6, 2012, "Mercy", the lead single from the GOOD Music compilation album, Cruel Summer, was released. The song, produced by newly signed in-house producer Lifted, features Big Sean along with Kanye West, Pusha T, and southern rapper 2 Chainz. Big Sean then announced his fourth mixtape would be titled "Detroit" and would serve as a lead-in to his second studio album. He then began promoting the mixtape, releasing short versions of the songs on his YouTube page. On September 5, 2012, Big Sean released the mixtape Detroit which features guest appearances from fellow rappers J. Cole, Juicy J, King Chip, French Montana, Royce da 5'9", Kendrick Lamar, and Tyga.
Big Sean pushed back the release date of his second studio album Hall of Fame which was eventually released on August 27, 2013. The album has skits to give it a "classic feel", and includes features from multiple artists, including Lil Wayne, Miguel, and Nas. The album's production was primarily handled by No I.D., and Key Wane along with additional production from Hit-Boy, Da Internz, Mike Dean, Travis Scott, Xaphoon Jones, and Young Chop among others. Big Sean also stated in an interview that he was in the studio with fellow Detroit native Eminem. Sean went on to say they made a "Detroit classic" but he is unsure if it will be on Hall of Fame because of "timing issues". Hall of Fame spawned five singles, "Guap", "Switch Up" featuring Common, "Beware" featuring Jhené Aiko and Lil Wayne, "Fire", and "Ashley" featuring Miguel.
A month prior to the release of Hall of Fame, Big Sean told Complex that he had already begun work on his third album due to the inspiration from his new relationship. On September 12, 2014, Big Sean announced that he had signed a management deal with Roc Nation. Later that same day he released four new songs titled, "I Don't Fuck with You", "Paradise", "4th Quarter" and "Jit/Juke". Producers for these songs include, Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard, Kanye West, DJ Dahi, Nate Fox, Da Internz, L&F, and Key Wane. "I Don't Fuck with You" was released to iTunes on September 19, 2014. In an interview with Sway Calloway, Sean confirmed that Lil Wayne will be featured on the album.
In May 2012, Big Sean founded a nonprofit organization called the “Sean Anderson Foundation,” with the aim of helping underserved children and families in Detroit. Alongside direct donations to local institutions, primarily educational institutions, the foundation has created fundraising programs and partnered with other organizations. In 2016, the foundation launched #HealFlintKids to raise money for the Community Foundation of Greater Flint amid the Flint water crisis - the program raised $100,000.
In 2015, the foundation launched Mogul Prep, which partnered high school students with music industry professionals. During the same year, the foundation donated a recording studio for students at Big Sean's alma mater, Cass Technical High School. Beginning in 2018, the foundation has hosted an annual weekend festival, called D.O.N. Weekend, with free events and performances for Detroit residents and usually by Detroit artists. In December 2018, Big Sean in partnership with Ally Financial, Thurgood Marshall College Fund & the Sean Anderson Foundation, created an annual scholarship competition for HBCU students called “Moguls in the Making.”
On March 25, 2016, Big Sean released a track to celebrate his 28th birthday, "Get My Shit Together". Two days later he announced a self-titled album with Jhené Aiko, Twenty88, scheduled to be released on April 1, 2016, exclusively on Tidal. The album was released on April 5, 2016, on Apple Music and Spotify. A week after the exclusive release of Twenty88 on Tidal, Big Sean and Aiko released a 15-minute short film called Out of Love, which is composed of several recordings from the album. Around the same month, upon the wake of the Flint water crisis, Big Sean tweeted to the city's official Twitter account, asking if he could do anything to help, and later on donated $10,000.
On October 31, 2016, Big Sean released "Bounce Back" as the lead single from his fourth studio album, I Decided, which was released on February 3, 2017. "Moves" was released as an instant-great on December 16, 2016. Sean consulted the advice of Jay Z and Rick Rubin while working on the album. Big Sean achieved his second number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart, as I Decided debuted at the top. It earned 151,000 equivalent album units in the week of February 9, according to Nielsen Music. 65,000 of the amount was in pure album sales. As of April 18, 2017, I Decided was certified gold.
Two months after the release of I Decided, Big Sean was offered the official Key to the City of Detroit for his contribution to his own Sean Anderson foundation.
On November 3, 2017, Sean and Metro Boomin released the single "Pull Up N Wreck", featuring 21 Savage. A month later, it was announced that Sean and Metro were to release a collaborative album titled Double or Nothing. The album was released on December 8, 2017, and included features from Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Kash Doll, Young Thug, and Swae Lee, and included the single "Pull Up N Wreck".
On July 24, 2019, Big Sean released his first solo single since 2017 titled "Overtime", produced by Hit-Boy, Key Wane, and the Tucker Brothers. In an interview with Beats 1 Radio, Sean said he was "returning to his roots" with the single ahead of his forthcoming album. On July 26, he released the song "Single Again", which includes background vocals from Jhené Aiko and Ty Dolla Sign. On August 26, he released the single "Bezerk" featuring ASAP Ferg, performing it at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
On March 25 (Big Sean's 32nd birthday), he announced that his new record would be titled Detroit 2. On August 25, he released the album's lead single, "Deep Reverence", featuring late rapper Nipsey Hussle. Detroit 2 was released on September 4, 2020, and features collaborations with Eminem, Jhené Aiko, and Lil Wayne. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his third number-one album.
On September 17, 2020, Big Sean revealed in a Reddit AMA that another Twenty88 album is "in the works". A track attributed to the project appeared on Detroit 2. He has also announced that he plans on launching his own record label. On October 29, 2021, Big Sean announced on Twitter that after 14 years, he has stepped away from Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label, saying "That's a forever brotherhood, but business-wise, I had to start getting a bigger cut! I worked my way out that deal." West also claimed during a November 2021 Drink Champs podcast that signing Sean was the 'worst decision' of his entire career.
Starting in 2020, Big Sean has appeared in the Showtime series 'Twenties' in a recurring role as Trsitan, an anti-social media character who learns the value of online connection. In October 2021, Big Sean, in collaboration with rapper and producer Hit-Boy released an EP entitled What You Expect.
In February 2022, Big Sean and singer Queen Naija released a single entitled "Hate Our Love". The song will appear on Naija's upcoming album. In that same month, Big Sean confirmed the Twenty88 album and revealed that the album would include a collaboration with his then-girlfriend, Jhené Aiko. In September 2022, Big Sean re-released Detroit to streaming platforms, in honor of its 10th anniversary.
In 2019, the foundation partnered with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, donating a second $100,000 recording studio to the club during that year's D.O.N. Weekend. Since 2012, the foundation has participated in the annual All-Star Giveback on Thanksgiving, where it distributes turkeys, trimming, and canned goods to Detroit residents.
In May 2021, Big Sean, via his Sean Anderson Foundation, released a video series on wellness and mental health. The series was released during Mental Health Awareness Month and featured a conversation between Big Sean and his mother, educator Myra Anderson, about the intersection between wellness and mental health, including topics like meditation, sleep, and emotional freedom techniques.
My Last )
Big Sean Lyrics
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I just want the
I just want the baddest bitch in the world
Right here on my lap
And I'mma hit this drink up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this night up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this ass up like its my last
Like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
Like I like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
Okay, now where that alcohol
You ain't even got to ask
Cause I'mma drink it all like, like its my last
She a seven in the face, but a ten in the ass
She even look better by the end of my glass
See I just walked in fresher than the shirts off in this mu'fucka'
Ima need a baddest broad to twirk off in this motherfucka'
I'mma go hard till it hurts off in this motherfucka'
I'mma ball so you gotta work off in this motherfucka'
The work, and I can get you anything you want
I could, I could, I could put you on
See you look like Beyonce so do it like Beyon
Do it like Beyonce and put it on Sean
Grind hard but a got a lot to show for it
Always had drive like I had to chauffeur it
My team's so true we should get a camera crew
To follow us around and make a show for us
And I'mma hit this drink up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this night up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this ass up like its my last
Swear I'mma, swear I'mma do it like
Like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
Like I like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
Now, I'mma fill this glass up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma blow this bag up like its my last
I'mma spend this cash up like it's my last
And I'mma make it last, like it's my last
And I'm gone, can't remember where I am
But she forget about her man when they tell her who I am
And they introduce my fan
Now she all up in space
All all up in my face like you remember who I am
Since I signed to Kan', I'm Louie Vuitton Sean
Up in Benny Han Han eating all the wontons
Rose rose over a little Chandon
Put her hands down my pants now she rocking Sean John
Man I just ended up on everybody guest list
I'm just doing better than what erry'one projected
Knew that I'd be here so if you asked me how I feel
I'mma just tell you, its everything that I expected Bitch
Hands up in the air
(One time for the West side, let me see them hands)
Hands up in the air
(Two times if you love Good Music)
Hands up in the air
(And three times for the baddest chick in the world
Who got her hands up in the air)
Hands up in the air
And I'mma hit this drink up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this night up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this ass up like its my last
Swear I'mma, swear I'mma do it like
Like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
Like I like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
Big ass bottles,
Big ice buckets
I work too hard to be ballin' on a budget
Me and my people do it big out in public cause
'Cause if you don't do it big, bitch you ain't doing nothing
And I'mma hit this drink up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this night up like it's my last
I'mma I'mma hit this ass up like its my last (boi)
Swear I'mma, swear I'mma do it like
Like I like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
Like I like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
all all all all, all all all all
Like I like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
The lyrics of Big Sean's song "My Last" feature him talking about living in the moment and seizing the opportunity presented to him. He exudes confidence and a larger-than-life persona as he talks about hitting up drinks, nights, and even women like he will never have them again. He simply wants the baddest woman in the world right there on his lap, and he will make every effort to achieve that. He speaks of his fame and its side effects, including women throwing themselves at him, as he parties effortlessly. The song is all about enjoying the moment and living like it's your last, without any inhibitions or reservations.
The lyrics of "My Last" highlight Big Sean's unique style, which is a blend of braggadocio and vulnerability. Although he boasts of his success and what it has brought him, there's a hint of loneliness that permeates his words. The song gained massive attention after its release, with many fans applauding Big Sean for his witty wordplay, groovy beats, and self-confidence. It's a song that celebrates living life to the fullest, no matter the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands up in the air
In a celebratory manner, Big Sean is asking people to raise their hands in the air as a sign of excitement and enthusiasm.
I just want the
Big Sean desires something special, something he covets the most.
I just want the baddest bitch in the world
Big Sean wants the sexiest and hottest girl, who's envied by all.
Right here on my lap
Big Sean wants the girl sitting on his lap.
And I'mma hit this drink up like it's my last
Healing from the stressful hustle of life, Big Sean wants to enjoy this drink to its fullest.
I'mma I'mma hit this night up like it's my last
Big Sean wants to enjoy this night as if it's his last night of happiness and partying.
I'mma I'mma hit this ass up like its my last
He wants to have sex with the girl in a manner as if it's the last time he's ever going to do it.
Swear I'mma, swear I'mma do it like
He's making a promise that he'll perform the sexual act with great enthusiasm.
Like I never had it at all all all all, all all all all
He wants to perform the act with such intensity as if he's never experienced it before.
Okay, now where that alcohol
Big Sean is enquiring about the availability of the drink as he wants to enjoy it.
You ain't even got to ask
The availability of the drink is not a concern for Big Sean as he knows that it's easily available.
Cause I'mma drink it all like, like its my last
Big Sean plans to drink all the alcohol as if it's the last time he's ever going to drink.
She a seven in the face, but a ten in the ass
The girl is average looking but with a great body.
She even look better by the end of my glass
Big Sean wants to get the girl drunk so that she'll look even better.
See I just walked in fresher than the shirts off in this mu'fucka'
Big Sean enters the place in style, looking fresh, and getting noticed.
Ima need a baddest broad to twerk off in this motherfucka'
He's looking for a hot girl to dance provocatively.
I'mma go hard till it hurts off in this motherfucka'
He plans to party so hard that it'll hurt him in the end.
I'mma ball so you gotta work off in this motherfucka'
He's going to spend extravagantly, so others must work hard to entertain him.
The work, and I can get you anything you want
Big Sean can effortlessly provide anything one desires.
I could, I could, I could put you on
Big Sean is confident that he can introduce the girl to a higher lifestyle.
See you look like Beyonce so do it like Beyon
He finds the girl so attractive and sexy that he wants her to act like Beyonce, a popular artist known for her seductive moves.
Do it like Beyonce and put it on Sean
He wants the girl to perform those seductive moves on him.
Grind hard but a got a lot to show for it
Big Sean has worked hard, and his work has brought him fame, money, and success.
Always had drive like I had to chauffeur it
Big Sean has always been focused on pursuing his goals, like a driver driving their client.
My team's so true we should get a camera crew
Big Sean has a supportive team, loyal to him, which he feels is worthy of a documentary team to follow them.
To follow us around and make a show for us
The camera crew could record their life, adventures, and make a TV show from it.
Now, I'mma fill this glass up like it's my last
He's going to drink up and enjoy every drop of alcohol like it's the last drink he'll ever have.
I'mma I'mma blow this bag up like its my last
Big Sean plans to spend his money extravagantly the way he wants, like it's the last time he'll ever get to enjoy it.
I'mma spend this cash up like it's my last
He's going to spend his money recklessly as if it's the last time he'll ever get to do it.
And I'mma make it last, like it's my last
Even though he's going to spend recklessly, he plans to extend its pleasure beyond the night.
And I gone, can't remember where I am
Big Sean has drunk too much, and as a result, has lost his sense of direction and orientation.
But she forget about her man when they tell her who I am
When the girl learns about Big Sean being a famous celebrity, she forgets about her boyfriend/partner and chooses to go with Big Sean.
And they introduce my fan
People introduce each other to Big Sean as his fan.
Now she all up in space
Now that she's with Big Sean, she's lost in her own world of thrill.
All all up in my face like you remember who I am
The girl is getting really drunk that she's all up in Big Sean's face as if she knows him for a long time.
Since I signed to Kan', I'm Louie Vuitton Sean
Ever since he signed a deal with Kanye West, he's become fancier and more luxurious, with people calling him Louie Vuitton Sean.
Up in Benny Han Han eating all the wontons
Big Sean is enjoying the best of Chinese cuisines at Benny Han Han, a high-end eating place.
Rose rose over a little Chandon
Big Sean is drinking rose wine over Chandon, a type of sparkling wine.
Put her hands down my pants now she rocking Sean John
The girl is so attracted to Big Sean that she puts her head in his pants and enjoys his company, which she compares to Sean John, a luxurious fashion brand.
Man I just ended up on everybody guest list
Big Sean has become so famous that he's now getting invites from people on all guest lists.
I'm just doing better than what erry'one projected
Big Sean's success is exceeding the expectations of everyone around him.
Knew that I'd be here so if you asked me how I feel
Big Sean always knew he was destined for success, so he feels great and full of satisfaction.
I'mma just tell you, its everything that I expected Bitch
He addresses the person who enquired about his feelings and tells them that everything he has achieved so far is as he expected.
One time for the West side, let me see them hands
Big Sean is giving a shout out to the West coast and wants to see people there celebrate by raising their hands.
Two times if you love Good Music
If people love the label Good Music, they should raise their hands twice.
And three times for the baddest chick in the world
Who got her hands up in the air
The sexiest and hottest girl in the world should raise her hands three times.
Big ass bottles,
Big ice buckets
Big Sean is drinking from large bottles and ice buckets.
I work too hard to be ballin' on a budget
Big Sean works hard enough to afford any expensive thing he wants without worrying about a budget.
Me and my people do it big out in public cause
Big Sean and his team flaunt their luxury in public because they can afford it.
'Cause if you don't do it big, bitch you ain't doing nothing
If one can't afford to live large, then they're not earning anything worth celebrating.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERNEST DION WILSON, JAMES III HARRIS, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, TERRY LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WayvoCrawford
I pray that everyone finds success someway somehow
@user-ng6xy6bq9v
The world needs people with this mentality ❤
@corywilliams9007
Glad to see a positive post it's enough ugly ones out there. Thank you!!!❤
@gaelorzeassoumou6955
Merci à toi
@EnriqueHernandez-ho6kw
Same for u bro 💯
@jerrickwilliams4595
Wayvo Crawford same to you!
@timelesskel
Man, I remember watching this video on MTV, crazy how time flies. Who's here in 2020??
@jason615lakers
10,000 Subs Under 10 Videos lol mtv and bet dont premier new music videos no more i miss them days.
@6damage133
10,000 Subs Under 10 Videos I remember seeing this on MTV jams when I was like kindergarten or 1st grade, I thought it was amazing!
@foureyedpanda
Meeeee