Karim Kharbouch ( árabe : كريم خربوش Karim Kharbūš [kæɾiːm χɑʁbuːʃ] ; nacido el 9 de noviembre de 1984), más conocido por su nombre artístico French Montana , es unrapero marroquí-estadounidense dirigido por SAL & CO. [1] Nacido y criado en Marruecos , emigró a los Estados Unidos con su familia cuando tenía 13 años. [2] [3] Es el fundador de Coke Boys Records y su predecesor Cocaine City Records. Después de años de material independiente, que fue firmado como reparto de registro de empresa conjunta con Puff Daddy 's Bad Boy Records y Rick Ross ' s de Maybach Music Group en 2012.
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Nombre de nacimiento | Karim Kharbouch |
Nació | Casablanca , Marruecos | 9 de noviembre de 1984
Origen | South Bronx , Nueva York |
Géneros | Hip hop |
Ocupación (es) |
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Instrumentos | Voz |
Años activos | 2002-presente |
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Actos asociados | |
Esposos) | Deen Kharbouch ( m. 2007; div. 2014) |
Niños | 1 |
Sitio web | frenchmontanamusic |
Kharbouch lanzó su mixtape debut en 2007 y tuvo su primer avance con el sencillo "Choppa Choppa Down" en 2010. Lanzó su álbum de estudio debut Excuse My French el 21 de mayo de 2013. [4] En julio de 2017, Montana lanzó su segundo estudio. álbum, Jungle Rules , que alcanzó el puesto número tres en el Billboard 200 . El álbum fue apoyado por el sencillo " Unforgettable ", con Swae Lee , que se convirtió en la primera canción de Montana como artista principal en alcanzar el top 10 en el Billboard Hot 100 de Estados Unidos .
Vida temprana
Karim Kharbouch nació el 9 de noviembre de 1984 en Casablanca , Marruecos . [2] Creció en la finca familiar en las afueras de Casablanca, donde vivió durante los primeros 13 años de su vida. [2] Al crecer, estaba consumido por el fútbol y el rap, y los describió como sus dos pasatiempos favoritos de la infancia, [3] antes de comenzar con el baloncesto en su adolescencia. [5]
A mediados de la década de 1990, Kharbouch se fue de Marruecos con sus padres y su hermano menor a la ciudad de Nueva York , donde se establecieron en el sur del Bronx . [2] Kharbouch sólo hablaba de sus lenguas maternas de Marruecos darija árabe y francesa , cuando llegó por primera vez, y aprendió Inglés en las calles y en las escuelas secundarias del Bronx de Roosevelt y Lehman . [2] Después de luchar durante dos años, su padre decidió que se mudarían de regreso a Casablanca, pero su madre optó por quedarse con sus hijos alegando la falta de oportunidades en casa. [2] Su madre estaba embarazada de su hermano menor en ese momento, quien nació en los Estados Unidos poco después de que su padre partiera hacia Marruecos. Con tres hijos, su madre dependía de la asistencia social para recibir apoyo financiero. Kharbouch finalmente se convirtió en el principal sostén de la familia. [2]
Carrera profesional
2002–10: Cocaine City Records
French Montana comenzó su carrera como rapero de batalla en su adolescencia con el nombre de Young French. En 2002, el francés y amigo cercano Cams creó una serie de DVD callejeros llamada Cocaine City , inspirándose en la popular serie de DVD Smack en ese momento. [6] [7] La serie incluyó entrevistas con raperos importantes y futuros, personalidades y un enfoque en la música callejera y los problemas del hip hop. [2] [6] [8] Inicialmente como Young French, usó los DVD como un medio para mostrar su talento como artista underground, incluyendo en él su propia música original, estilos libres y colaboraciones con otros artistas. El primer volumen de la serie contó con Pee Wee Kirkland y Remy Ma, entre otros. [6] [5] Lo que comenzó como un medio para desarrollar una audiencia, rápidamente se convirtió en uno de los DVDs callejeros más vendidos. [7] La serie se desarrolló durante ocho años entre 2002 y 2010, con un total de 14 volúmenes y múltiples películas derivadas. Con base en el Bronx, French dirigió la serie con la ayuda de amigos de la infancia como Brock, Droop Pop y Cheeze, quienes se convirtieron en los primeros raperos que formaron los Coke Boys. [9] [10]
En 2003, French sufrió un disparo en la cabeza cuando fue confrontado por dos hombres armados cuando salía de un estudio de grabación en el Bronx. [11] [12] [6] El incidente resultó en la muerte de uno de los hombres armados, en lo que se cree que es un caso de " fuego amigo " de un asaltante contra el otro. [11] [13] Luego, French fue hospitalizada durante varias semanas. [6] [13] Al recibir el alta, descubrió que alguien cercano a él y su círculo lo había tendido una trampa. [11]
En 2007, French Montana lanzó su primer mixtape French Revolution Vol. 1 , que incluyó colaboraciones con el tío Murda , Jae Millz , Mazaradi Fox y Tony Yayo . La pista "Quarter to Eight" fue la primera de muchas colaboraciones con Rick Ross . El J.Cardim -producido "Straight Cash" fue el primer éxito underground Francés. En 2008, lanzó su segundo mixtape, Live From Africa . [14] La canción "Waavvy" fue la primera colaboración con el rapero Max B .
French Montana y Max B lanzaron su primer mixtape colaborativo Coke Wave el 6 de febrero de 2009. Unas semanas más tarde, el 23 de febrero, se lanzó el mixtape Quarantine de Max B , mientras que French lanzó su The Laundry Man el 24 de febrero de 2009. [15] Los dos artistas volvieron a concentrarse en sus discos en solitario, hasta el lanzamiento de su segundo mixtape colaborativo Coke Wave 2 en noviembre de ese año.
French fue incluido en la Freshman Class de XXL de 2012. En ese momento ya había firmado con Bad Boy Records tras el éxito de su sencillo "Shot Caller", y acababa de firmar una empresa conjunta entre Bad Boy y Maybach Music Group. . [8]
Harry Fraud y la redada de Chinatown
En una entrevista con la revista Rolling Stone , el amigo cercano y productor Harry Fraud reveló que conoció a French Montana durante una sesión de grabación en un estudio en Chinatown . [16] Fraud recuerda la grabación de una canción para alguien en la que French tenía un invitado especial. En un giro inusual de los acontecimientos, la policía allanó el edificio después de un aviso de que se fabricaban carteras Gucci y Louis Vuitton falsificadas en el mismo edificio. [16] Habiendo perdido su lugar en el estudio, Fraud pasó a formar su propio estudio en Brooklyn, donde los dos "se conocieron y formaron un vínculo". [dieciséis]
Harry Fraud, quien proviene de una familia musical y había hecho una pasantía en un estudio de grabación , [17] todavía era un desconocido profesionalmente en ese momento. Los dos lanzaron su primera colaboración "New York Minute", con Jadakiss , del quinto mixtape Mac Wit Da Cheese lanzado el 19 de abril de 2009. [18] Tras su éxito, los dos artistas grabaron "We Playin In The Wind" del sexto mixtape de French, The Laundry Man 2, lanzado el 29 de junio. [19] Con "New York Minute" todavía sonando en la ciudad, el rapero Ma $ e se acercaría a French Montana para subirse al remix, [20] incluido en el octavo mixtape de French. Coke Wave 2 lanzado en noviembre. Desde entonces, la producción de Harry Fraud ha sido un elemento básico entre la música francesa, y desde entonces Fraud se ha aventurado a trabajar con varios otros artistas. El fraude ganó la atención generalizada cuando su tema con French Montana " Shot Caller " se convirtió en uno de los temas más agregados en la radio urbana contemporánea en 2011-2012. [3]
Gaby Acevedo y fichaje con Akon
A partir de 2009, French Montana firmó un contrato con Akon y su sello Konvict Music . [21] Los dos anteriormente se reunieron en Miami en 2008, [22] y más tarde apareció en DJ Green Lantern ' "Invasion Radio" s en SiriusXM ' s Nación Hip-Hop . [23] La pareja colaboró en una serie de pistas que incluyen su primer sencillo "Married to the Streets" en el séptimo mixtape de French, Cocaine Konvicts, lanzado el 25 de septiembre. [24] [25] En entrevistas posteriores, French reveló que tenía una "compra tratar "con Akon por un período de seis meses a un año. [6] [26] "Un trato de compra es cuando a un artista le gustas y trata de llevarte a un sello para que te firmen. Iba a firmar con su sello, pero estaban pasando por problemas. con Interscope . [Como resultado] mi trato había terminado con él, así que fui e hice lo mío ", afirmó French en su entrevista de 2012 con Complex. [6] Akon, a quien French se refiere como "hermano mayor", [27] continuaría manteniendo una relación con French, colaborando juntos en canciones a pesar del trato fallido entre los dos.
French había conocido a Akon a través de su amiga en común Gaby Acevedo. [21] [25] Acevedo era entonces presidente de SRC Records - bajo el fundador y presidente Steve Rifkind - el primer sello responsable de artistas emergentes como Akon, David Banner y Remy Ma , luego miembro de Fat Joe's Terror Squad . [25] Acevedo, de quien French se había hecho amigo durante el tiempo que trabajaba en los DVD de Cocaine City , le había puesto su música a Akon, quien luego se acercó a French para invitarlo a reunirse con él en Florida . [21] [25] Aunque el acuerdo con Akon duró poco, Acevedo eventualmente se convertiría en el manager de French después de su ruptura general. En 2012, con la salida de Rifkind de la empresa matriz de SRC, Universal Music Group, en septiembre, el sello de SRC también cerraría su negocio. Con el acuerdo de gestión de French con Mizay Entertainment acabando de terminar, Gaby Acevedo pospondría su retiro para convertirse en su nuevo manager, donde ahora pasa su tiempo de gira con French. [25]
2010-11: Choppa Choppa Down y fuga al sur
French lanzó su décimo mixtape Coke Boys el 15 de septiembre de 2010, que incluyó colaboraciones con Three 6 Mafia , Gucci Mane , Akon, Fat Joe , compañeros Coke Boys, entre otros. [28] El disco que incluía la canción "Choppa Choppa Down", con Waka Flocka Flame , se convirtió en un éxito entre los clubes y la radio de todo el sur . [29] [30] Waka Flocka, quien recientemente irrumpió en la corriente principal con su sencillo " Hard In Da Paint " lanzado el 13 de mayo, había grabado la canción a principios de ese año mientras Gucci Mane todavía estaba en prisión. Un primer remix de la canción, con French Montana, se incluyó en el noveno mixtape Mac & Cheese 2 de French lanzado a principios de ese año el 6 de mayo y que también incluyó colaboraciones con las estrellas emergentes Wiz Khalifa , Nicki Minaj, Big Sean , Curren $ y y Nipsey. Hussle entre otros. [31] Las dos respectivas pistas de fuga iniciarían el inicio de una relación cercana entre French y Waka Flocka, donde los dos se describen a sí mismos como "hermanos". [32]
Firmando con Debra Antney
El 18 de noviembre de 2010, la revista XXL informó que French Montana había firmado con la firma de gestión con sede en Atlanta Mizay Entertainment, dirigida por Debra Antney. [33] Debra, quien es la madre de Waka Flocka, también fue gerente de Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman , la estrella en ascenso Lex Luger y el equipo de producción de 808 Mafia , y anteriormente Nicki Minaj antes de su ruptura en la corriente principal. [34] [35] El video musical de "Choppa Choppa Down", [36] que presentaba un tema de Black Hawk Down , fue lanzado a fines de enero e incluyó cameos de Gucci, Shawty Lo , DJ Holiday y miembros de Brick Squad Monopoly. . [37] [38] Con el éxito del mixtape de Coke Boys y su reciente acuerdo de gestión con Debra, French adoptó una influencia trap recurrente entre su música. En 2013, Debra Antney demandó a French Montana por negociar a sus espaldas a cambio de una comisión. En 2017, Debra ganó la demanda en su contra por la que se vio obligado a pagar 2 millones de dólares a Debra. [39]
El 15 de febrero, French lanzó su undécimo mixtape, Mister 16: Casino Life , que incluía producciones de Fraud y Lex Luger, entre otros, incluido su próximo éxito "Shot Caller". [40] La combinación de hard trap de la cinta junto con los ritmos más conmovedores, como los de su productor neoyorquino Harry Fraud, se convertiría en un elemento fijo de la música francesa. Este último sonido se explora más a fondo en su duodécimo mixtape Coke Boys 2 lanzado el 19 de agosto, [41] proporcionando una ruptura más suave de sus cintas más robustas de ese año. Ambos discos han sido aclamados por su producción y sus ganchos. French continuaría con su creciente presencia en el sur, lanzando su mixtape colaborativo con Waka Flocka llamado Lock Out el 14 de diciembre. Ese mismo mes, lanzaría su tan esperado mixtape colaborativo Cocaine Mafia con los raperos Juicy J y Project Pat de Memphis. , lanzado el 19 de diciembre. [42] Este sería el decimotercer y decimocuarto mixtapes de French, respectivamente. Con cuatro discos en 2011, sería su año más activo de lanzamientos desde 2009. En una entrevista de 2012 con la revista Parlé, French reveló que su acuerdo con Mizay Entertainment había sido durante un año y medio. [26]
Colaborando con Rick Ross
Con el creciente entusiasmo de French en el sur, el rapero Rick Ross, con sede en Florida, lo invitó a su estudio. [20] French, quien admite haber sido fanático de la música de Ross, fue invitado a venir "como a las tres de la mañana" donde escuchó su próximo álbum colaborativo de MMG Self Made Vol. 1 . [20] Los dos grabaron una pista para el álbum, mientras que Ross subió al remix de "Choppa Choppa Down". [20] El nuevo single, que también contó con Wiz Khalifa, fue lanzado el 28 de abril de 2011, y el video musical saldrá en junio. [43] Un remix anterior con Gucci Mane y Wiz Khalifa había sido lanzado el 25 de marzo. La colaboración marcaría el inicio de la relación de French con Rick Ross y su Maybach Music Group , lo que provocó especulaciones sobre si French firmaría con el sello. [20]
2011–12: Shot Caller y adquisición de Nueva York
Con el francés haciendo malabares entre Atlanta y Nueva York, su canción " Shot Caller " del disco de Casino Life ganaría terreno en la radio de Nueva York a partir de mediados de 2011. Durante una entrevista al aire con Fat Joe en "Invasion Radio" de DJ Green Lantern en octubre de 2011, French llamó para elogiar a su amigo cercano y compañero rapero del Bronx Fat Joe, revelando su papel en ayudar a conseguir "Shot Caller". en las ondas de radio. [44] Fat Joe, a quien se refiere como "hermano mayor", elogió la ética de trabajo de French y reveló que French había estado recibiendo ofertas de varios sellos importantes. [44]
Incidente del lanzamiento de botellas de Jim Jones
En la noche del 5 de agosto de 2011, el rapero Fat Joe , radicado en el Bronx , iba a ser el anfitrión de la fiesta de cumpleaños de Funkmaster Flex en Webster Hall . Durante su actuación, Fat Joe sacó a French Montana para que actuara en el escenario. La controversia estalló cuando Jim Jones y su séquito, que supuestamente estaban en los asientos del balcón adyacente, comenzaron a arrojar botellas y vasos a los artistas. [45] [46] Al día siguiente, se cargaron videos del incidente en línea, que mostraban a French y su séquito frente a un aluvión de vidrio y licor en el escenario, mientras continuaban interpretando su interpretación de "Hard In Da Paint" mientras se enfrentaban al mencionado balcón con la multitud cantando junto a él. [47] [48] Algunos de los miembros en el escenario arrojaron escombros hacia el balcón, mientras Jones y su séquito finalmente salieron del local. [47]
Colaborando con Diddy
Fat Joe y Waka Flocka acompañaron a French Montana en la filmación de su video para "Shot Caller" más tarde ese mes de agosto. La canción, que hacía referencia al éxito de Diddy de 1997 " Its All About The Benjamins ", pronto despertará el interés del magnate de Bad Boy . El 9 de octubre, French anunció a Diddy y TI para el remix oficial de la canción. [49] DJ Drama , quien lo llamó su disco favorito, recomendó a TI que se lanzara al remix. [49] Aunque la función de TI nunca llegó a buen término, el remix se lanzó el 24 de noviembre y contó con los raperos Diddy y Rick Ross.
With "Shot Caller" already one of the most played tracks on New York radio, on stations such as Hot 97 and Power 105,[49] French was slated to appear on the upcoming episode of BET's 106 & Park on December 6,[27][50] where he would be debuting the music video and announcing the label he's signing with. Diddy would also appear that night as part of his "Bad Boy Takeover" campaign, whereon the two officially announced that French Montana had signed to Bad Boy Records.[50] Between 2011 and 2012, "Shot Caller" had become one of the most added tracks on urban contemporary radio in the country.[3] It was re-released as a single on January 10, and the music video for the remix was released in February 2012. A "NY Giants remix" premiered on Funkmaster Flex's radio show on January 6, celebrating the Giants' Super Bowl win against the Patriots the day before.[51]
2012–16: Signing to Bad Boy and MMG
Having received offers from several labels, including Jay-Z's Roc Nation and Kanye's GOOD Music; on December 6 on BET, French Montana publicly announced signing with Bad Boy Records, an imprint of Interscope Records. In a subsequent interview with Billboard magazine, French revealed that had he not signed with Bad Boy that MMG would be his next choice.[52] However, on January 4, 2012, while in the studio with Rick Ross, the two announced French's new signing to a joint-venture between Bad Boy Records and Maybach Music Group, making him a part of both labels.[53][54] Both Ross and Diddy would be executive producing his debut studio album.[53][54]
Stay Schemin and Pop That
On January 6, the two dropped Ross' track "Stay Schemin" with rapper Drake. Notable for its memorable French and Ross "hook", the track became one of the biggest hits that year, oft-talked about for its Drake verse believed to be a "diss" towards rapper Common at the time. French Montana was featured on XXL's Freshman Class of 2012 alongside Future, Kid Ink, Danny Brown, Macklemore, Don Trip, Hopsin, Iggy Azalea, Roscoe Dash, and Bad Boy labelmate MGK.[55][56] French later revealed to host Sway Calloway on MTV's RapFix Live in August 2012 that he almost turned down the cover opportunity feeling he deserved it a year or two prior.[8]
French's first single from the upcoming album, "Pop That" was released on June 15, featuring Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne. The song would be one of the biggest hits that year, and a still-popular club and summer anthem since. It is French's most successful commercial single, having been certified "platinum" by the RIAA, and peaking at #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B and Rap charts and #36 on the Hot 100. While initially expected for a release in July 2012, French's album went through several pushbacks until its finalized release date of May 21, 2013. The date which happened to coincide with the birthdays of Max B and famous labelmate the late Notorious B.I.G. In the meantime, French had released his fifteenth mixtape Coke Boys 3 on April 13, 2012, which included collaborations with fellow Coke Boys Chinx Drugz and Cheeze, alongside the likes of Ross, Akon, Kevin Gates and Wale. Notable tracks among others include, a rare collaboration between French, Chinx and the late Stack Bundles on "Tap That", and "Headquarters" featuring Red Café and Chinx, the music video for which premiered on July 21.
The Homecoming and Mac & Cheese 3
In September 2012, French Montana was featured on the cover of the 82nd issue of The FADER magazine,[2] who joined French on his first homecoming to Morocco after seventeen years since his family moved to the United States in 1996. The article describes his journey through Morocco, meeting his mother's family, and eventually his estranged father who isn't made aware of his son's coming arrival.[2] French was accompanied by manager Gaby Acevedo, and youngest brother Ayoub, in addition to Zach Baron and Michael Schmelling of The FADER. The piece ends with an emotional reunion between the father and the two sons, including Ayoub who had previously never met their father before.[2]
French marked the end of the year with his sixteenth mixtape Mac & Cheese 3 released on November 20, 2012.[57] which included collaborations with Prodigy, Fabolous, Future, Fat Joe, Ma$e, Rico Love and Trina among others. Acclaimed for its production and track selection, it was among the most downloaded mixtapes of all time.[57] With several productions from Young Chop, the music video to "Devil Wants My Soul" premiered on November 5, and an in-studio video of "Ocho Cinco" on November 26. Both songs would go viral, prompting another music video for "Ocho Cinco" – featuring Diddy, MGK, Red Café and King Los – released in February 2013. The song was also included as a bonus track on the upcoming Excuse My French album. The run up to which included further video releases, including the Black Metaphor produced "Sanctuary" on February 3, Swizz Beatz produced "Diamonds" featuring Ross and J. Cole on February 17, and Fraud produced "State of Mind" on May 15 and "Intro (Only If For A Night)" on November 30, among others. Since the tapes' premiere on DatPiff, it would reach the 500K "double platinum" rating by first month, and presently stands at a "diamond" rating with over 1.4 million downloads on that site alone.[57]
Excuse My French
In January 2013, French announced his second single "Freaks", featuring Nicki Minaj, from his upcoming album to be a remake of Lil Vicious' 1994 song of the same name.[58] The song premiered on Hot 97 on February 13, with the music video coming out on March 3. The remix, featuring an additional Ross, Wale, Mavado and DJ Khaled, was released on April 25. A bonus track "Marble Floors" was released earlier on December 4, 2012, featuring Ross, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz with production from Mike WiLL Made It. It would fast become a viral hit, only to be outdone by French's third single "Ain't Worried About Nothin" released on April 15, 2013. The music video premiered on May 7, and would be the last before the release of his album on May 21. Subsequent music videos included, "Trap House" featuring Ross and Birdman released on September 23, "Gifted" featuring The Weeknd on October 15, "Once In A While" featuring Max B on November 18, and "Paranoid" featuring Johnny May Cash on January 20, 2014, among others.
His first solo single "Ain't Worried About Nothin" was a hit on radio stations, and a remix featuring Ross, Diddy and Snoop Dogg was released on October 4, and a second remix featuring Miley Cyrus on October 14. Upon its release, Excuse My French was met with mixed reviews from music critics.[59] It fared better commercially, debuting at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 56,000 copies in the United States.[60] The album also featured collaborations with Raekwon, Scarface, Ne-Yo and Jeremih among others.
Following the album release, French announced signing Chicago-based rapper Lil Durk to his Coke Boys. French, who is close to producer Young Chop, had previously collaborated with Durk on his recent mixtape and with Chief Keef on his debut album the year before. Durk, Chinx and Young Chop appeared in the music video to "Paranoid", featuring Chop's brother Johnny May Cash. The song is inspired by French's brushes with death, including the late-2003 incident where he survived a gunshot to the head. Durk collaborated on several records with French in the coming years, starting with the remix to Durk's breakout single "Dis Ain't What U Want" featuring French, Ross and Meek Mill, released on November 27, 2013.
French appeared as a featured artist on several singles in 2013, most notably Joe Budden's "NBA" with Wiz Khalifa released on March 26; ASAP Ferg's "Work (Remix)" – alongside Schoolboy Q, ASAP Rocky and Trinidad James – on May 14; Canadian singer Massari's "Shisha" on May 21; and Will.i.am's "Feelin Myself" with Miley Cyrus and Wiz Khalifa on November 26, among others.
Pushbacks and comebacks
Despite several pushbacks, French released his seventeenth mixtape Coke Boys 4 on January 2, 2014,[61] which included collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, MGK, Mally Mall, Lil Durk and MeetSims, among others. The music video for the "Paranoid (Remix)" – featuring Diddy, Ross, Meek, Durk, Chinx and Jadakiss – was released on April 13. Subsequent music videos included, "88 Coupes" featuring Jadakiss released on May 15, "God Body" featuring Chinx on May 28, and "Money Bag" with Durk and Chinx on June 23. In a January 2014 Rolling Stone interview, French revealed that his next Mac & Cheese would be a studio album instead of a mixtape.[62]
In 2014, French collaborated with Diddy on Ross' track "Nobody" released on February 19. Rick Ross' remake of the late Notorious B.I.G.'s 1997 song "You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You)", featured an eerie chorus by French and interludes of Diddy in a live motivational rant. The song was inspired by Ross' brush against death the year before, when his Rolls-Royce came under repeated gunshot fire while driving through Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on January 28, 2013.[63] In a bizarre series of events, French Montana would experience a similar but unrelated event months later when his convoy came under fire on March 1 in Philadelphia during his "Excuse My French" tour after French had finished performing a show hours earlier.[64][65] The music video premiered on February 27, 2014. Albeit met with mixed to positive reviews, the song would be a hit and was re-released as a single on March 3, 2014. French joined Ross for a live performance on the television program Late Night with Seth Meyers on March 5, 2014.[66]
French Montana would collaborate with fellow-Bronx native Jennifer Lopez on her comeback single "I Luh Ya Papi". The song premiered on LA's Power 106 on March 5, and was released as a single on March 11, with the music video coming out two days later. The single was an international hit, and among the most added/played tracks on rhythmic contemporary radio in Canada. French also appeared in the music video to Fat Joe's single "Stressin", featuring Jennifer Lopez, which premiered in October later that year. French joined Rick Ross on Puff Daddy's comeback single "Big Homie" from his upcoming album MMM. With a guest verse by Ross and ad-libs by French, the single was released on March 24, with the music video premiering on March 31. French Montana joined Ross, Meek and veteran Jay-Z on DJ Khaled's summer hit "They Don't Love You No More". The single was released on March 29, with the music video coming out on June 22 that year.
On July 17, teasers to the movie The Purge: Anarchy were released featuring music from French's upcoming single "Don't Panic". A month earlier, Instagram photos of the two showed French with then-girlfriend Khloé Kardashian on set with matching masks on, prompting speculation whether she was in the coming video. Following weeks of promotion, the single was released on August 12. The music video, which retained the dark themes of the movie while maintaining its catchy DJ Mustard character, became a viral hit. The couple had created bit of a stir two months earlier, on June 2, when Khloé posted an IG photo of the two on set of "They Don't Love You No More", depicting French holding a rifle in his arms with Khloé seated next to him with a bottle of liquor to her mouth. The remix to "Don't Panic", featuring Jeremih and Chris Brown, was released on October 14.
French Montana would join Remy Ma on DJ Khaled's "They Don't Love You No More (Remix)" released on August 2. Khaled's former Terror Squad affiliate and Bronx-native Remy Ma had just been released from prison the day prior. The three appeared together in the music video which premiered on August 23.[67] This was her first musical comeback since her incarceration six years earlier. French collaborated with Ashanti on her second single "Early In The Morning" released on October 14 off of her comeback album, Braveheart. This would be Ashanti's first album in six years.
French released his second single "Bad Bitch", featuring Jeremih, in December 2014, with the music video premiering on February 23, 2015. In late-October, French had announced his "Set It Off" tour with Jeremih, running up to his expected Mac & Cheese: The Album release in December. With the album eventually pushed back to next year; in its place, French released his collaborative EP with Harry Fraud, Mac & Cheese: The Appetizer on December 12, 2014.[68] His eighteenth mixtape, The Appetizer marked a shift away from French's usual feature-heavy records. With Fraud's signature sample-heavy production, French blurred the lines between rap and R&B in a manner not unlike that of Max B, and with subject matter ranging from difficult life-decisions, women, addiction and memories of his bygone friendship with his now-incarcerated rap soulmate. In August 2015, French paired with pop-opera artist Charisse Mills for the single "Champagne."[69]
2016–present: Wave Gods, MC4, Jungle Rules, and Montana
On February 14, 2016, DJ Khaled announced that he would debut French's new mixtape on We The Best Radio.[70] The mixtape, hosted by Max B, debuted on February 19, 2016.[71] On May 5, 2016, French's contract with Interscope and MMG ended, and he later signed a joint venture record deal with Bad Boy and Epic Records.[72] Later, French was going to release his second studio album MC4 in October 2016, however, the album's release was canceled after Target unofficially released the album on CD on its original release date (August 19, 2016), two months before the album was set to release, which also managed to leak its entirety on internet as a leak, plus some "sample clearance issues" on tracks like "I'm Heated" and 2 Times".[73] It was originally supposed to be the fourth installment in the "Mac & Cheese" series, and the first to be originally released as an album. French later stated that he's planning to start a new record label with Max B when he is released. On November 5, 2016, Montana unexpectedly released the album as a mixtape instead and premiered it on Drake's Beats 1 radio show, OVO Sound radio later that night. Montana revealed in an interview with Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 radio show that the first and second single from his upcoming project is ready to be released. He also announced a collaborative track with Chance the Rapper and Quavo, produced by Ben Billions, a collaboration with Swae Lee that is "just like 'Unforgettable'", as well as a song called "No Stylist".[74][75] On July 14, 2017 Montana released Jungle Rules as his second album.
On December 6, 2019, French Montana released his third studio album Montana, which includes the song "Writing on the Wall", a collaboration with Cardi B, Post Malone and Rvssian.
Filantropía
Montana's charitable work started after he visited Uganda to film his "Unforgettable" video in 2017, a song that gained over a billion streams and held strong on the top 10 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. His efforts in Uganda raised half a million dollars to build the Suubi hospital which serves over 300,000 citizens of Uganda.[76]
In 2018, French was given the honor of Global Citizen Ambassador for his charity work in the East African country, Uganda. This was the first time the honor has been bestowed upon a rapper.[77]
Vida personal
Montana is fluent in his native Arabic and French as well as in English.[2][78] He cites being a father as one of his driving inspirations.[78]
Montana has been a resident of the Pompton Plains section of Pequannock Township, New Jersey.[79] In 2016, he bought Selena Gomez's Calabasas, California home for $3.3 million.[80]
Montana married Deen Kharbouch in 2007. The couple had separated by 2012, and their divorce was finalized in 2014.[81][82] They have a son who was born in October 2010.[82]
In June 2018, Montana became a U.S. citizen.[83][84]
Shooting incident
In 2003, two gunmen shot at Montana as he left a recording studio in New York, striking him in the head.[11][13] He survived and was hospitalized for several weeks.[12][6][85] One of the gunmen died during the incident, in what is believed to be a case of "friendly fire" by one assailant against the other. Montana was investigated for the incident, but the case was eventually dismissed.[6][13][86] In early 2013, Montana visited the site of the shooting with a camera crew from Life+Times as he recalled the near-death experience and his life growing up in the Bronx. This was the first time he had visited the location since the attempted murder ten years earlier.[11] According to French, he was set up by someone close to him and his circle.[11]
Exotic pets
French has been the owner of a number of pets, ranging from dogs to exotic animals such as tigers and a monkey. On April 22, 2013, French Montana posted an Instagram picture with the caption "Got so high last night bought 2 baby tigers". The picture was of French outdoors holding two tiger cubs, one on each arm.[87] The tigers, named Ike and Tina, were prominently featured in French's music video for "The Gifted" featuring friend and singer The Weeknd, released later that year.[88][89] In 2014, the rapper noted he had given up the two tigers shortly after getting them, citing the difficulty in feeding and caring for the animals.[90]
Since late-2014, French Montana became the owner of a pet monkey named Julius Ceasor. A video of the animal was uploaded on December 18, showing French and record producer Mally Mall entering a private-jet with French then cradling the infant monkey in his arms.[91][92]
Influencias musicales
French Montana describes Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Snoop Dogg, and Wu-Tang Clan among the hip hop artists he listened to growing up.[6][78][93] He considers himself a music lover in general, and admires the work of English soul/R&B singers Adele and Amy Winehouse,[78] the English rock band Florence + the Machine,[94] and American singer Lana Del Rey, several of whom he has sampled in his music.
Discografia
- Excuse My French (2013)
- Jungle Rules (2017)
- Montana (2019)
Filmografia
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | The Perfect Match | Himself | Release date: March 11 |
2018 | The After Party[95] | Release date: August 24 | |
2021 | All-Star Weekend | Completed |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2011 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode: "French Montana" |
2013 | Wild 'N Out | Season 5, episode 5 | |
2014–16 | Late Night With Seth Meyers | 2 episodes | |
2014 | Keeping Up with the Kardashians | Episode: "Secrets of a Double Life" | |
2014–15 | Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons | 3 episodes | |
2015 | Wild 'N Out | Season 7, episode 6 | |
2016 | Love & Hip Hop: New York | Episodes: "Ups & Downs", "All the Way Up" | |
2016–17 | The Real | Himself / Musical Guest | 3 episodes |
2016 | Empire[96] | Vaughn | Episodes: "Light in Darkness", "Chimes at Midnight" |
2017 | America's Next Top Model | Himself / Recording Artist | Episode: "The Comeback" |
2017 | Hip Hop Squares | Himself / Contestant | Episode: "Fat Joe vs French Montana" |
2018 | The Four: Battle for Stardom | Himself / Performer | Episode: "Finale" |
2019 | NCIS: New Orleans | Episode: "Jackpot" |
Premios y nominaciones
African Muzik Magazine Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | French Montana | Best Male Diaspora[97] | Nominated |
BET Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2013 | "Pop That" | Best Collaboration[98] | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2013 | "Pop That" | Best Club Banger[99] | Won |
Reese's Perfect Combo Award (Best Collabo, Duo or Group)[99] | Nominated | ||
2016 | "All the Way Up" (with Fat Joe & Remy Ma, and Infared) | Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated |
Best Collabo, Duo or Group | Won | ||
People's Champ Award | Nominated | ||
Wave Gods | Best Mixtape | Nominated |
Billboard Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2015 | "Loyal" | Top R&B Song[100] | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | "All Day" (as songwriter) | Best Rap Song | Nominated | [101] |
2017 | "All the Way Up" (with Fat Joe & Remy Ma and Infared) | Nominated | [102] | |
Best Rap Performance | Nominated |
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On a sweltering afternoon, a camera flashes on French Montana at his new house in suburban Pompton Plains, N.J.
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enlaces externos
- Official website