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"Gone" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his second studio album, Late Registration (2005). The song features guest appearances from fellow rappers Cam'ron and Consequence. It was solely produced by West, who served as a songwriter alongside the rappers and Chuck Willis, the latter of which received credit due to having wrote the sampled work. A hip hop track, it contains samples of Otis Redding's version of "It's Too Late". The song's production is largely orchestral, featuring string arrangements set in two chords. Lyrically, it sees West speaking of potentially abandoning fame and moving elsewhere for seeking a simpler life.

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  • "Gone" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his second studio album, Late Registration (2005). The song features guest appearances from fellow rappers Cam'ron and Consequence. It was solely produced by West, who served as a songwriter alongside the rappers and Chuck Willis, the latter of which received credit due to having wrote the sampled work. A hip hop track, it contains samples of Otis Redding's version of "It's Too Late". The song's production is largely orchestral, featuring string arrangements set in two chords. Lyrically, it sees West speaking of potentially abandoning fame and moving elsewhere for seeking a simpler life. "Gone" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who often highlighted the sample of "It's Too Late". Some complimented West's rapping, while numerous reviewers appreciated the strings. In 2009, Pitchfork listed the song among the 200 best songs of the 2000s. It was performed by West, Cam'ron, and Consequence for West's debut live album, Late Orchestration (2006). In September 2013, Marina Shifrin released a video of herself dancing to the song when leaving a job at Next Media Animation. The clip went viral on YouTube, while it caused the song to debut at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. (en)
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  • Kanye West featuring Cam'ron & Consequence (en)
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  • A 30-second sample of "Gone", showcasing Brion's two-chord string arrangements appearing in small bursts, performed by an 18-piece orchestra. The strings are accompanied by a drum beat and have a detailed counterpoint as West raps, moving with the rise and fall of his voice. West makes a threat to move to his aunt's house in Oklahoma, contemplating going away from fame. (en)
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  • *The Record Plant *Capitol Recording (en)
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  • "Gone" (en)
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  • "Gone" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his second studio album, Late Registration (2005). The song features guest appearances from fellow rappers Cam'ron and Consequence. It was solely produced by West, who served as a songwriter alongside the rappers and Chuck Willis, the latter of which received credit due to having wrote the sampled work. A hip hop track, it contains samples of Otis Redding's version of "It's Too Late". The song's production is largely orchestral, featuring string arrangements set in two chords. Lyrically, it sees West speaking of potentially abandoning fame and moving elsewhere for seeking a simpler life. (en)
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