So Far Gone (mixtape)
2009 mixtape by Drake / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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So Far Gone is the third mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on February 13, 2009 self-released under his October's Very Own label. The mixtape was met with critical and commercial success, serving as a catalyst for Drake's career as a mainstream musical artist. So Far Gone peaked at number seven on the Canadian Albums Chart and number five on the Billboard 200. It remains Drake's final independent project.[1]
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Released | February 13, 2009 (February 13, 2009) | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
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Length | 70:35 | |||
Label | OVO | |||
Producer | Noah "40" Shebib (also exec.)
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Its lead singles, "Best I Ever Had" and "Successful" reached numbers two and 17 respectively on the US Billboard Hot 100. The mixtape was promoted with a release party in Toronto with Drake and LeBron James.[2] Guest appearances include Omarion, Lloyd, Lykke Li, Lil Wayne and Bun B, while production was handled by 40 and Boi-1da—whose contributions to the musical direction of the mixtape were particularly praised.
On February 15, 2019, the mixtape was released on commercial streaming services for the first time, commemorating its tenth anniversary.