10 Facts About Drake’s ’So Far Gone’ It has been one decade since Drake dropped his game-changing 2009 mixtape. Here are 10 facts about ‘So Far Gone’ in honor of its 10th anniversary. 1. It was influenced by the 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak. 2. It proved that artists can both sing and rap on hooks. 3. The mixtape was released as a free download on his OVO blog and Datpiff. 4. The tape was Drake's rise to fame in the industry. 5. ‘So Far Gone’ was Drake’s third mixtape. 6. His single, “Best I Ever Had,” peaked at No. 2 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100. 7. The tape is a highlight of the "blog era." 8. It was influenced by artists such as Kanye West and Jay-Z. 9. The mixtape features Trey Songz, Omarion and Lil Wayne. 10. The tape was produced by Drake’s longtime collaborator, Noah “40” Shebib.
