
So Far Gone (Mixtape)
So Far Gone is the third official mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake; it was released on Friday, February 13, 2009, under his October's Very Own label. The mixtape proved to be a major catalyst in the launching of Drake's career on an international scale, and was universally well received by professional critics and hip-hop fans alike. The tracks "Best I Ever Had" and "Successful" were released as singles from the mixtape, and attained unexpected success on the US Billboard Hot 100. The mixtape was promoted with a release party at Toronto with Drake and LeBron James. Artists including Omarion, Lloyd, Lykke Li, Lil Wayne and Bun B provided guest vocals on the release. The mixtape helped launch the careers of producers 40 and Boi-1da, whose contributions to the musical direction of the mixtape were applauded by critics. On February 13, 2019, the 10th anniversary of the mixtape, Drake revealed on Instagram that it would be available on streaming services for the first time, starting on February 14, 2019.