The tape found the Toronto native discussing many issues in his life from aspirations of becoming "Successful" to reminiscing on the "Best 'he' Ever Had." Initially at already million+ number of downloads, the mixtape eventually entered the Billboard 200 album chart with sales of about 453,000 and garnered phenomenal reviews from critics alike. From that point on, the Young Money Entertainment signee was able to be featured on tracks with many of hip-hop's heavyweights including those from Jay-Z to Kanye West, Eminem, Lil Wayne, and many more.
"Dropped a mixtape that sh*t sounded like an album, who woulda thought a countrywide tour would be the outcome..." ("Forever" Drake)
The significance of such a compilation like So Far Gone is that it not only transformed the former Degrassi star into the most talked about man in music (not just hip-hop and/or R&B.) but, its ability to shake up the music industry because of its musical content that was ultimately put out for free 99. So Far Gone undoubtedly resembled an original full-length LP, from its mastered production to its mainstream appealing records; not to mention the numerous guest appearances. "I'm here feelin' like 50 back in '02..." ("You Know, You Know" Drake).
This leaves one to question? Are mixtapes the new albums?...
