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Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

  • Summary: The Canadian rapper/actor's mixtape resulted in a record contract with Universal Motown.
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
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  1. So Far Gone is unquestionably one of the most cohesive, atmospheric hip hop records in recent memory--which is almost the antithesis of what one expects from a mixtape.
  2. I am aware that I am giving the following guy an 85% on Cokemachineglow. The thing is, he deserves it.
  3. His materialism threads throughout So Far Gone (champagne flutes, girls, BlackBerrys, more girls), but he chases that with soft touches of humor and honesty.
  4. For a beginner, even one whose big-time endorsements seem to have cemented a promising start, So Far Gone is a pretty brave effort, and Drake's ability to juggle standard bling-and-bluster narratives with intelligent narratives bodes well for his future.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. 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 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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  2. 10
    Excellent mixtape. One of the best to come out in the last decade. The samples are great, and the production is just overall amazing (thanks to Noah "40" Shebib). A great mixture of R&B and rap here. "Lust for Life" is a standout track. Others include: "Uptown," "Let's Call It Off," "Brand New." Expand
  3. 10
    A mixtape that shows potential in drake. He shows a good flow, and lyrical verses. So far gone is just the beginning of a promising career and future, for the old Degrassi star. Expand
  4. So Far Gone stands out than any other mixtape, Drake's not like those other rappers, he's different and original (which is good). On the other hand, listen to So Far Gone 'cause if you're not, you're missing out. Expand

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