Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The songs that were already previously available on "So Far Gone" are a winner and the new songs don't bring Drake down off the high cloud he's already on.
  2. So Far Gone shows that Drake is for real, and works as a tantalizing teaser for his first full-length record.
  3. For those unfamiliar with Drake's ambidextrous style — crooning Auto-Tune love songs one moment, spitting clever bars the next — it's a handy primer. Everyone else can put the neurosis-exploring new cut ''Fear'' on repeat and continue anticipating.
  4. Now, many months later, we have the condensed EP version of his acclaimed third mixtape. Musically, there is really only one weak link on here: the annoying-as-hell “I’m Goin’ In”.
User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 93 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 93
  2. Negative: 23 out of 93
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  2. Jan 27, 2011
    10
    Probably the best Rap/R'n'B crossover debut ever. His lyrical skill matches his vocal talent and there is a real sense of the old and newProbably the best Rap/R'n'B crossover debut ever. His lyrical skill matches his vocal talent and there is a real sense of the old and new school styles being blended with great technical ability, like a scientist making drugs to be consumed by the mainstream. There is enough here to appeal to real hip-hop fans and to the kids who will provide his main stream of revenue. If you don't enjoy this record then you are probably missing the point. He has unwittingly exposed the thousands of throwaway R'n'B artists around the world as frauds and his signing to Young Money (a hip-hop imprint) is proof of his versatility.
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  3. Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This album was the one that put Drake on the map and he blew up after it dropped. Drake is a great rapper, but also can carry a melody andThis album was the one that put Drake on the map and he blew up after it dropped. Drake is a great rapper, but also can carry a melody and sing. Drake comes up with great melodies and the production on the EP is very tasteful, ambient and atmospheric, you feel like you're comfortably floating in water when you listen to some of the instrumentals. The beats have a percussion that is usually dominated by synths and electronic riffs. 40 and Boi-1da are the primary producers on the album, as they are the producers Drake usually works with, and they are on top of their game. Successful, Best I Ever Had, and I'm Going In are the stand out tracks. Full Review »