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"Writing on the Wall"
Single by French Montana featuring Post Malone, Cardi B and Rvssian
from the album Montana
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
Genre Reggae
Length3:21
Label Epic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
French Montana singles chronology
"Suicide Doors"
(2019) 		"Writing on the Wall"
(2019) 		"Twisted"
(2019)
Post Malone singles chronology
" Allergic"
(2019) 		"Writing on the Wall"
(2019) 		" Take What You Want"
(2019)
Cardi B singles chronology
" Yes"
(2019) 		"Writing on the Wall"
(2019) 		" WAP"
(2020)
Rvssian singles chronology
"B11"
(2019) 		"Writing on the Wall"
(2019) 		"Late Night Call"
(2019)
Music video
"Writing on the Wall" on YouTube

"Writing on the Wall" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring fellow American rappers Post Malone & Cardi B and Jamaican producer Rvssian. It was released as the fifth single from French Montana's third studio album, Montana (2019), on September 27, 2019. [1] It is also part of the official soundtrack for Need for Speed Heat [2]

Background

French Montana first announced in an April 2019 Beats 1 interview with Zane Lowe that his album was "96% done" and he had a song with Post Malone and Cardi B. [3] Montana further discussed the track in a May 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly. [4]

Promotion

French Montana posted a montage of clips from the video on his social media accounts on September 26, announcing that the song would be released the following day. [1]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Result Ref.
2020 BET Hip Hop Awards Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse Nominated [5]

Charts

Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australia ( ARIA) [6] 43
Belgium ( Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [7] 46
Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [8] 18
Canada CHR/Top 40 ( Billboard) [9] 49
Czech Republic ( Singles Digitál Top 100) [10] 80
Greece ( IFPI) [11] 21
Hungary ( Single Top 40) [12] 5
Hungary ( Stream Top 40) [13] 33
Ireland ( IRMA) [14] 42
Lithuania ( AGATA) [15] 30
New Zealand Hot Singles ( RMNZ) [16] 4
Norway ( VG-lista) [17] 19
Portugal ( AFP) [18] 85
Scotland ( OCC) [19] 71
Slovakia ( Singles Digitál Top 100) [20] 40
Sweden ( Sverigetopplistan) [21] 40
Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade) [22] 54
UK Singles ( OCC) [23] 44
UK Hip Hop/R&B ( OCC) [24] 30
US Billboard Hot 100 [25] 56
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [26] 33
US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard) [27] 29
US Rhythmic ( Billboard) [28] 14
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [29] 45

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada ( Music Canada) [30] Gold 40,000‡
United States ( RIAA) [31] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 27, 2019
Epic [1]
Italy October 11, 2019 Top 40 radio Sony [32]
United States October 15, 2019 Epic [33]

References

  1. ^ a b c @FrencHMonTanA (September 26, 2019). "THE BIGGEST MOOVIEEEEEE 🔥🔥 @iamcardib @postmalone @rvssian LETS STOP PLAYING " 🌊" Single TOMORROW " ALBUM NOVEMBER" ( Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2019 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Arts, Electronic (2019-10-31). "Need for Speed™ Heat Soundtrack | EA Official Site". Electronic Arts Inc. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  3. ^ @Beats1 (April 16, 2019). ""I'm about 96% done." @FrencHMonTanA says his album is coming soon and he's got a track lined up featuring @PostMalone and @iamcardib. Tap in to @zanelowe's show for more! http://apple.co/FrenchB1" ( Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2019 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Smith-Strickland, Stephanie (May 20, 2019). "French Montana on Cardi B, Post Malone, his new album". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  5. ^ "Here Are the Nominees for the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards". Complex. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  6. ^ " French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  7. ^ " French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  8. ^ "French Montana Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  9. ^ "Cardi B Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  10. ^ " ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201941 into search. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  11. ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 40/2019". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  12. ^ " Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  13. ^ " Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  14. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography French Montana". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  15. ^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 14, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  16. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  17. ^ " French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". VG-lista. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  18. ^ " French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  19. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  20. ^ " ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201941 into search. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  21. ^ " French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  22. ^ " French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  23. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  24. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  25. ^ "French Montana Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  26. ^ "French Montana Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  27. ^ "French Montana Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  28. ^ "French Montana Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  29. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  30. ^ "Canadian single certifications – French Montana – Writing on the Wall". Music Canada. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  31. ^ "American single certifications – French Montana – Writing on the Wall". Recording Industry Association of America.
  32. ^ "FRENCH MONTANA " Writing on the Wall" | (Radio Date: 11/10/2019)".
  33. ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.


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