CB5 explained

CB5
Type:mixtape
Cover:CB5 French Montana album cover.jpg
Artist:French Montana
Released:November 20, 2020
Length:55:35
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Prev Title:Montana
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CB5 is the twenty-second mixtape by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. It was released through EMPIRE on November 20, 2020. The mixtape features guest appearances from Jim Jones, Lil Durk, the late Pop Smoke, Jack Harlow, the late Chinx, Rafi Malice, Max B, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Benny the Butcher, Montana's younger brother Zak, ASAP Rocky, LGP Qua, Lil Mosey, and Currensy.[1] [2] On November 27, 2020, Montana released the deluxe edition of the mixtape with five additional tracks, but ended up taking it down a few days later for unknown reasons.[3]

Background

The title of the mixtape is an acronym for "Coke Boys 5". It is the fifth installment of French Montana's Coke Boys mixtape series. Coke Boys is also the name of the artist's record label, which is where the name originates from. The first word also stands for "Creation of Kings Everywhere". Signed to the label, Montana had artists like Chinx and Max B, and previously Lil Durk.

Release and promotion

On October 31, 2020, French Montana confirmed on Twitter that the mixtape had been finished and ready to go, promoting some merchandise.[4] He confirmed the release date on November 11, 2020 in an Instagram story, followed by a pre-order link back to Twitter on November 16, 2020, which revealed its official artwork.[5] Finally, he revealed the track listing on November 18, 2020.[6]

Singles

The mixtape's lead single, "Double G", featuring late American rapper Pop Smoke, was released on October 30, 2020.[7] Following it, "Wave Blues", featuring American rapper Benny the Butcher, the second single, was released on November 9, 2020, which was French Montana's 36th birthday.[8] "Hot Boy Bling", featuring American rappers Jack Harlow and Lil Durk, was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio as the third and final single on January 5, 2021.[9]

Critical reception

DJ First Class of Revolt compared the mixtape to French Montana's previous projects, stating that it "is as solid as solid can be".[10] Quincy of Ratings Game Music gave the mixtape a rating of a D; he praised the different patterns and each featured artist's frequency, opining that Montana "knows how to play orchestrator really well" and that "he channels his old self, he goes toe to toe with true lyricists, and he actually blesses us with hooks that will probably turn clubs upside down".[11]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]

Sample credits

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stream French Montana's 'Coke Boys 5' f/ Pop Smoke, ASAP Rocky, and More. Complex. Espinoza. Joshua. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120095445/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/french-montana-coke-boys-5-stream. live.
  2. Web site: French Montana Delivers "CB5" Ft. Lil Durk, Pop Smoke, Jim Jones, A$AP Rocky, & More. HotNewHipHop. Marie. Erika. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120081406/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/french-montana-delivers-cb5-ft-lil-durk-pop-smoke-jim-jones-asap-rocky-and-more-new-mixtape.120954.html. live.
  3. Web site: French Montana Drops Deluxe Edition Of "CB5". HotNewHipHop. A.. Aron. November 28, 2020. November 28, 2020. November 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128191850/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/french-montana-drops-deluxe-edition-of-cb5-new-mixtape.120984.html/. live.
  4. Web site: French Montana on Twitter: "CB5 READY Go cop that merch C.O.K.E. BOYS 5 (CREATION OF KINGS EVERYWHERE) !!! Link in bio". Twitter. October 31, 2020. November 20, 2020. October 31, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031170233/https://twitter.com/FrencHMonTanA/status/1322584654155673601. live.
  5. Web site: French Montana on Twitter: "C.O.K.E B O Y S 5 (creation of kings everywhere) !!! THIS FRIDAY !!! Pre order officially link in bio ..... #lildurk #ripkingvon #ripchinx #ripnuski #freemaxb ". Twitter. November 16, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 16, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116212842/https://twitter.com/FrencHMonTanA/status/1328448721437085697. live.
  6. Web site: French Montana on Twitter: French Montana on Twitter: "OFFICIAL TRACKLISTING FOR CB5 DROPPING FRIDAY !! HAAANNNNN". Twitter. November 18, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118223646/https://twitter.com/FrencHMonTanA/status/1329191505945214976. live.
  7. Web site: French Montana Releases Pop Smoke Collaboration 'Double G'. Rolling Stone. Shaffer. Claire. October 30, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119134654/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/french-montana-pop-smoke-double-g-1084139/. live.
  8. Web site: French Montana and Benny The Butcher experience "Wave Blues" in new video. Revolt. Powell. Jon. November 9, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120171100/https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/11/9/21557451/french-montana-benny-the-butcher-wave-blues-video. live.
  9. Web site: Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases. AllAccess. January 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210105190746/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases. January 5, 2021. dead.
  10. Web site: French Montana releases new 'Coke Boys 5' album. Revolt. DJ First Class. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120052042/https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/11/20/21575903/french-montana-coke-boys-5-album. live.
  11. Web site: French Montana - CB5 (Album Review) - Ratings Game Music. Ratings Game Music. Quincy. November 20, 2020. November 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121054556/https://ratingsgamemusic.com/2020/11/20/french-montana-cb5-album-review/. live.
  12. Web site: CB5 / French Montana - TIDAL. Tidal. November 20, 2020. December 9, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201209175058/https://listen.tidal.com/album/161206947. live.
  13. Mamo. Heran. 11 Rap Songs That Sample Ellie Goulding. April 15, 2024. Billboard. April 15, 2024.
  14. Web site: CB5 by French Montana on Apple Music. Apple Music. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. November 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201120155022/https://music.apple.com/us/album/cb5/1539096195. live.

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