I'm Goin' In

"I'm Goin' In" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne. The song features fellow rappers Drake 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.

For the song by Jennifer Lopez, see Goin' In. For for the song by Laurent Wéry, see I'm Going In.
"I'm Goin' In"
Single by Lil Wayne featuring Drake and Young Jeezy
from the album So Far Gone
ReleasedOctober 27, 2009
Recorded2008
GenreHip hop
Length3:45
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Needlz
Lil Wayne singles chronology
"Forever"
(2009)		 "I'm Goin' In"
(2009)		 "Fed Up"
(2009)

Release

Prior 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

The 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
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
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

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References
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dycE-80rLr4M
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQH3mLU5oZ4
  3. "Urban/UAC Future Releases (October 27, 2009)". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  4. "Drake Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  5. "Drake Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  6. "Drake Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  7. "American single certifications – Drake – I'm Goin' In". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 23, 2012. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  8. "American single certifications – Drake – I'm Goin' In". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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