It’s undeniable that So Far Gone was impeccable for its ability to stand up next to commercial releases, with ambient, but catchy anthems that showcased Drake’s lyrical ability, vocal range, and his capacity to mesh with his contributors. On the heels of So Far Gone’s imminent success, Drake had all the momentum in the world, building his own lane gaining female listeners, young and old alike and earning respect amongst even the most rugged artists in the game. All along it was the listeners who heralded his music as something worth purchasing rather than simply downloading it which is a rarity in this day and age.
2009’s So Far Gone managed to climb the charts after its commercial re-release featuring nearly ten less songs than the original version given away for free online it even spawned at Top 10 single (“ Best I Ever Had“). Amidst rumors of monumental label advances, offers, and co-signs from industry heavyweights like Lil Wayne, it seemed like people were lost in the hype surrounding the twenty-three year old and forgot about the music that him a star. After taking the music world by storm from a mixtape released independently, anything seemed possible for Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake. About a year ago, my colleagues and I at iHipHop sat around debating whether the actor who once played a paralyzed high-school student on Degrassi would be able to sell a million copies in his first week.
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