CB5
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| Released | November 20, 2020 | |||
| Length | 55:35 | |||
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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]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
Background
[edit]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
[edit]On October 31, 2020, French Montana confirmed on Twitter that the mixtape had been finished and ready to go, promoting some merchandise.[5] 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.[6] Finally, he revealed the track listing on November 18, 2020.[7]
Singles
[edit]The mixtape's lead single, "Double G", featuring late American rapper Pop Smoke, was released on October 30, 2020.[8] 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.[9] "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.[10]
Critical reception
[edit]DJ First Class of Revolt compared the mixtape to French Montana's previous projects, stating that it "is as solid as solid can be".[11] 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".[12]
Track listing
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Too Late" (featuring Jim Jones) |
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| 3:15 |
| 2. | "Brothers" (featuring Lil Durk) |
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| 3:07 |
| 3. | "Double G" (featuring Pop Smoke) |
| 808Melo | 2:37 |
| 4. | "Hot Boy Bling" (featuring Jack Harlow and Lil Durk) |
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| 3:00 |
| 5. | "FTMU" |
| 3:17 | |
| 6. | "Could It Be" (featuring Chinx) |
| Harry Fraud | 2:53 |
| 7. | "Paradise" (featuring Rafi Malice and Max B) |
| Tyquilmadethis|BKH Beats | 3:25 |
| 8. | "So Real" (featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again) |
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| 2:30 |
| 9. | "Wave Blues" (featuring Benny the Butcher) |
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| 4:09 |
| 10. | "Yes Sir" (featuring Lil Durk) |
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| 3:30 |
| 11. | "I Know" (featuring Chinx) |
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| 3:47 |
| 12. | "Phenomenon" (featuring Max B) |
| Couture | 2:58 |
| 13. | "Corner" (featuring Zak and ASAP Rocky) |
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| 3:42 |
| 14. | "Straight for the Bag" (featuring LGP Qua) |
| Harry Fraud | 2:41 |
| 15. | "How We Doin It" (featuring Lil Mosey) |
| Kid Culture | 2:22 |
| 16. | "You Deserve an Oscar" |
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| 3:47 |
| 17. | "Fallin (In The Sun, Pt.2)" (featuring Currensy) |
| Harry Fraud | 2:34 |
| 18. | "Who Dat" |
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| 2:43 |
| 19. | "Big Cap" |
| Mixx | 2:38 |
| Total length: | 55:35 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20. | "Know Why" |
| 2:23 |
| 21. | "Don't Feel Right" |
| 1:55 |
| 22. | "Patience" |
| 3:00 |
| 23. | "Grownd Up" |
| 2:26 |
| 24. | "Bronx Collage" |
| 1:50 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]
- French Montana – primary artist (all tracks)
- Jim Jones – featured artist (track 1)
- Lil Durk – featured artist (tracks 2, 4, 10)
- Pop Smoke – featured artist (track 3)
- Jack Harlow – featured artist (track 4)
- Chinx – featured artist (tracks 6, 11)
- Max B – featured artist (tracks 7, 12)
- Rafi Malice – featured artist (track 7)
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again – featured artist (track 8)
- Benny the Butcher – featured artist (track 9)
- Zak – featured artist (track 13)
- ASAP Rocky – featured artist (track 13)
- LGP Qua – featured artist (track 14)
- Lil Mosey – featured artist (track 15)
- Currensy – featured artist (track 17)
Sample credits
- "Too Late" contains samples from "Long & Lost" by Florence + Machine
- "I Know" contains samples from Starry Eyed by Ellie Goulding.[14]
- "Wave Blues" contains samples from "I'll Never Love" by Michael Kiwanuka
- "Who Dat" contains samples from "Like Whaaat" by Problem, featuring Bad Lucc
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[15] | 51 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] | 26 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | November 20, 2020 | [17] |
References
[edit]- ^ Espinoza, Joshua (November 20, 2020). "Stream French Montana's 'Coke Boys 5' f/ Pop Smoke, ASAP Rocky, and More". Complex. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Marie, Erika (November 20, 2020). "French Montana Delivers "CB5" Ft. Lil Durk, Pop Smoke, Jim Jones, A$AP Rocky, & More". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ A., Aron (November 28, 2020). "French Montana Drops Deluxe Edition Of "CB5"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
- ^ "CB5 Review by Neil Z. Yeung". allmusic.com. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "French Montana on Twitter: "CB5 READY🌬 🌊 Go cop that merch 💨C.O.K.E. BOYS 5 (CREATION OF KINGS EVERYWHERE) !!! Link in bio"". October 31, 2020. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "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 🤞🏼"". November 16, 2020. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "French Montana on Twitter: French Montana on Twitter: "OFFICIAL TRACKLISTING FOR CB5 DROPPING FRIDAY !! 🗣HAAANNNNN"". November 18, 2020. Archived from the original on November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (October 30, 2020). "French Montana Releases Pop Smoke Collaboration 'Double G'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Powell, Jon (November 9, 2020). "French Montana and Benny The Butcher experience "Wave Blues" in new video". Revolt. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ DJ First Class (November 20, 2020). "French Montana releases new 'Coke Boys 5' album". Revolt. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Quincy. "French Montana - CB5 (Album Review) - Ratings Game Music". Ratings Game Music. Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "CB5 / French Montana - TIDAL". Archived from the original on December 9, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020 – via Tidal.
- ^ Mamo, Heran (April 15, 2024). "11 Rap Songs That Sample Ellie Goulding". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ "French Montana Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "French Montana Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "CB5 by French Montana on Apple Music". November 20, 2020. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020 – via Apple Music.