"So Gone"
Single by Monica
From the album After The Storm
Released	7 June 2003 (US)
Format	Digital download CD maxi single 12" Maxi Single
Length	4:02
Genre	R&B
Label	J Records
Writers	Missy Elliott Kenneth Cunningham Jamahl Rye Zyah Ahmonuel
Producers	Missy Elliott Spike & Jamahl
Director	Chris Robinson
Chart Positions	#10 (USA)
Monica Singles Chronology
Too Hood (2002)	So Gone (2003)	Knock Knock (2004)

"So Gone" is a R&B song written by American rapper-songwriter Missy Elliott, Kenneth Cunningham, Jamahl Rye and Zyah Ahmonuel for Monica's third studio album After The Storm (2003). The song was co-produced by Elliott and Spike & Jamahl. Released in the summer of 2003, the single caused a successful comeback for Monica, peaking at number 10 on Billboard's U.S. Hot 100 and number 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop tracks charts. In spite off being the album's lead single, the track has never officially been released outside the North American music market. Image File history File links Monicasogone. ... Monica (born Monica Denise Arnold on October 24, 1980), is an American R&B singer who first attained commercial success in the 1990s and, after a relatively unsuccessful period during the early 2000s, saw her career experience a second wind in the year 2003. ... After the Storm is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Monica, released in the United States on June 17, 2003 (see 2003 in music) on J Records. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A digital download (also known as a digital single or a paid digital download) is an official legally released music single released by artists to the public. ... A CD Single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... The 12-inch [30 cm] single gramophone record gained popularity with the advent of disco music in the 1970s. ... Musical genres are categories which contain music which share a certain style or which have certain elements in common. ... Rhythm and blues (or R&B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Jerry Wexler at Billboard magazine, used to designate upbeat popular music performed by African American artists that combined jazz and blues. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... J Records is a record label, part of the Sony BMG music conglomerate. ... A songwriter is someone who writes either the lyrics or the music for songs. ... Missy Elliott (born Melissa Arnette Elliott on July 1, 1971) is an African-American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Missy Elliott (born Melissa Arnette Elliott on July 1, 1971) is an African-American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. ... A Music Video Director is someone who helps create the treatment and visual overtone of a music video Famous Music Video Directors Brett Ratner Herb Ritts Mariah Carey Hype Williams Joseph Kahn David LaChapelle Paul Hunter Categories: Music Videos ... Christopher Mark Robinson (born December 20, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia), better known as Chris Robinson, is the singer of the rock and roll jam band The Black Crowes and brother of its guitarist Rich Robinson. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... // Events 2002 was marked by significant trends in Rock Music. ... // Events January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. ... Knock Knock is a R&B song written by American rapper-songwriter Missy Elliott, Kanye West and Lee Hatim for Monicas third studio album After The Storm (2003). ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) other events of 2004 list of years in music 2000s in music // Events January 1 - Vienna New Years Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna, conducted by Riccardo Muti January 1 - Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol January 3 - Britney Spears marries Jason... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Missy Elliott (born Melissa Arnette Elliott on July 1, 1971) is an African-American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. ... Monica (born Monica Denise Arnold on October 24, 1980), is an American R&B singer who first attained commercial success in the 1990s and, after a relatively unsuccessful period during the early 2000s, saw her career experience a second wind in the year 2003. ... After the Storm is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Monica, released in the United States on June 17, 2003 (see 2003 in music) on J Records. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Billboard can refer to: Billboard magazine Billboard (advertising) Billboard antenna In 3D computer graphics, to billboard is to rotate an object so that it faces the viewer. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the main singles chart used by Billboard magazine. ...

Song information

Monica in "So Gone"

In opposition to Jermaine Dupri's preponderant influence on After The Storm the song was primarily written by Missy Elliott, being one of three new additions to the album, commissioned after the delay of the original album, All Eyes On Me in 2002. According to MTV, the single is one of a couple of songs Elliott and Monica recorded during a common studio session week in Miami in early 2003, "So Gone" being done in a short period of "probably three or four hours" with additional help from co-producers Spike & Jamahl. Supported by background singer Tweet and based on a retro influenced sample by The Whispers' "Are You My Number One", the track introduced a more Ol'School oriented facet of R&B at that time. Image File history File links Shot_monica_sogone. ... Image File history File links Shot_monica_sogone. ... Jermaine Dupri appears on the cover of Da Bottom Vol. ... Missy Elliott (born Melissa Arnette Elliott on July 1, 1971) is an African-American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Tweet can mean: A phonetic rendering of a small birds call. ...

The lyrics of the song deal with the never ending context of an unfaithful love. Monica sings out of the cheatee's point of view, always asking herself why her boyfriend left her for his alleged lover and incessantly trying to find an answer in questions like "What she do I do betta? What she did to make you love her? ..."

Opposed to both previous singles "All Eyez On Me" and "Too Hood" the single did very well on the charts, becoming Monica's tenth top 10 hit of her entire career and her first top 10 single since "Angel Of Mine" in early 1999 with peaking at #10 on Billboard's Hot 100 and even #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop-Charts. All Eyez on Me is an album by American rapper Tupac Shakur, released on February 13, 1996 (see 1996 in music). ... Angel of Mine is a song by the musician Monica. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the main singles chart used by Billboard magazine. ...

Music video

The music video for "So Gone" was shot by director Chris Robinson, and was filmed in various locations throughout Miami, Florida on April 1 and 2, 2003. Missy Elliott and actor Derek Luke made appearances in a handful of scenes. Christopher Mark Robinson (born December 20, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia), better known as Chris Robinson, is the singer of the rock and roll jam band The Black Crowes and brother of its guitarist Rich Robinson. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq mi (170,451 km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Missy Elliott (born Melissa Arnette Elliott on July 1, 1971) is an African-American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. ... Derek Luke (born 1974 in Jersey City, New Jersey) is an African American actor who won the Independent Spirit Award for his big-screen debut performance in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, directed and produced by Denzel Washington. ...

The plot of the video follows the single's topic of alleged infidelity, showing Monica as wounded girlfriend, who believes having discovered her man's hidden secret. Unfortunately she doesn't notice, that her mind's only playing tricks on her and as a consequence she destroys her boyfriend home for no reason. At the end she gets arrested, introducing the follow-up video to "Knock Knock" ...

Formats and tracklistings

These are the formats and track listings of major single-releases of "So Gone".

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Music charts

Worldwide