Far Away (Tyga song)

"Far Away"
Single by Tyga featuring Chris Richardson
from the album Careless World: Rise of the Last King
ReleasedMay 17, 2011 (2011-05-17)
Recorded2011
GenrePop rap
Length3:27
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jess Jackson
Tyga singles chronology
"Loyalty"
(2010) 		"Far Away"
(2011) 		"Still Got It"
(2011)
Chris Richardson singles chronology
"Floating Off the Ground"
(2009) 		"Far Away"
(2011) 		"In the Name of Love"
(2012)

"Far Away" is a song by American rapper Tyga featuring American Idol finalist Chris Richardson. The song was first released on May 17, 2011 as the lead single from the rapper's debut studio album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King (2012).[1] The song, which was produced by British producer Jess Jackson, debuted at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the chart dated August 20, 2011, reaching a peak of number 86 for the chart dated October 1, 2011.[2] The track also peaked at number 93 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 16 on the US Hot Rap Songs.[3][4] As of January 25, 2012, "Far Away" has sold approximately 303,000 copies in the US.[5] On March 19, 2020, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units over 500,000 units in the United States.[6]

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  5. ^ "'Idol' track sales: Kelly Clarkson and more". USA Today. 2012-01-25. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  6. ^ "RIAA Certifications - Tyga". Retrieved March 26, 2020.