Drake-So Far Gone

Drake: So Far Gone

Words:Melissa K.

Sending the internet on fire is Young Money’s affiliate, Drake with his latest mixtape offering, So Far Gone. Already considered a classic by most, So Far Gone not only has the web going crazy, but for those who hadn’t yet heard of the Canadian MC this mixtape will leave more than just a lasting impression. Drake, whose father played bass for Prince and uncle wrote for Al Green, serves it up not only lyrically as a rapper, but as a singer as well. Tracks such as “Houstatlantavegas”, “Brand New”, and “Night Off” allow him to play the field and not even pale in comparison to singers such as Trey Songz, Omarion, and Lloyd. On the piercing “Say What’s Real” (over Kanye’s “Say You Will” track) Drake reminds you of why he should be among the top contenders in the rap game: “24 hours from fame, yea I’m that close/Don’t ever forget the moment you began to doubt/ transitioning in from fitting in to standing out..” On the genius “Uptown” and the honest cut “Successful” featuring Bun B, Drake (also known as Drizzy) keeps your attention throughout the entire mixtape. Not only does So Far Gone go past a lot of recent efforts, is goes so far past any expectations that you might have.