"My Favorite Part" is a song by American rapper

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, featuring singer

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, from Miller's fourth studio album ''

The Divine Feminine ''The Divine Feminine'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Mac Miller. It was released on September 16, 2016, by REMember Music and Warner Bros. Records. The album features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Ty Dol ...

'' (2016). The song was written by Miller, Grande, and its producer, MusicManTy. It was released by

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as the third single from ''The Divine Feminine'' on September 9, 2016. A music video was released on December 12, 2016.

Background and release

"My Favorite Part" was written by

, and its producer, Tyrone "MusicManTy" Johnson. ''Select "Credits" from the "..." dropdown menu.'' The song was released by

on September 9, 2016, as the third single from Miller's fourth studio album ''

'' (2016). "My Favorite Part" is an R&B and

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love song, with Miller singing instead of rapping. It is the third collaboration between Miller and Grande, following Grande's single " The Way" (2013) and a remix of Grande's single " Into You" (2016). Miller and Grande were in a relationship when "My Favorite Part" was released, but the song had been written before it began, according to Miller.

Music video

On December 12, 2016, Miller released a music video for "My Favorite Part", directed by _p. In the video, Grande enters her apartment complex in pouring rain and is helped by Miller when she drops her groceries. They enter their rooms and gaze at the wall that separates them, while reeling over their emotions for each other. After rain leaks inside, Miller visits Grande and she pulls him into her room.

Live performances

Miller and Grande performed the song on a concert special for

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, which aired on September 30, 2016.

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