"I'm Goin' In" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake. The song features fellow rappers Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy, and appears on Drake's EP So Far Gone (2009). The song was written by the trio along with Khari "Needlz" Cain, who produced the song. "I'm Goin' In" was sent to urban contemporary radio as the EP's third and final single on October 27, 2009.
| "I'm Goin' In" | ||||
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| Single by Drake featuring Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy | ||||
| from the EP So Far Gone | ||||
| Released | October 27, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Needlz | |||
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Release
editPrior to the official release, a version without Young Jeezy was leaked online.[1] A solo version with just Lil Wayne was also leaked online.[2] "I'm Goin' In" was sent to urban contemporary radio in the United States on October 27, 2009.[3]
Chart performance
editThe song peaked at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[4] It also peaked at numbers 28 and 11 respectively on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap Songs charts.[5][6] The song was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies.[7]
Charts
edit| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 40 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 28 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard)[6] | 11 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Lil Wayne Ft. Drake and Truth- Im Goin in (HQ) DOWNLOAD LINK". YouTube. 9 March 2009.
- ^ "Lil Wayne - I'm Goin' in (Solo Version) [Remix]". YouTube. 29 May 2010.
- ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases (October 27, 2009)". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Drake Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ a b "Drake Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ a b "Drake Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ^ "American single certifications – Drake – I'm Goin' In". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Drake – I'm Goin' In". Recording Industry Association of America.