Last Memory

"Last Memory"
Single by Takeoff
from the album The Last Rocket
Released	October 26, 2018
Genre	Hip hop trap
Length	2:51 (single version) 2:42 (album version)
Label	Quality Control Universal Capitol Motown
Songwriter(s)	Kirsnick Ball John Fitch Daryl Harleaux
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

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

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

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

Charts

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

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[9]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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.