It features guest appearances from fellow Louisiana-based acts, R&B singer August Alsina and rapper Lil Wayne; all three performers co-wrote the song with American singer Muni Long, along with its producers, Dun Deal, DJ Spinz and Geoffro.

[3] While talking about "Bottom of the Bottle" in an interview with Billboard magazine, Curren$y said;[4] I was concerned about how people was gon' feel about that record.

[1] BET's Eric Diep wrote that it is a "radio-friendly single that has the potential to get some spins in the near future".

[6] Ryan Staskel from Consequence of Sound wrote that the song "showcases the album’s shortcomings with some cringe-worthy lyrics epitomized by Lil’ Wayne".

"Bottom of the Bottle" is Currensy's only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 97.