Unforgettable (French Montana song)
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| Single by French Montana featuring Swae Lee | ||||
| from the album Jungle Rules | ||||
| Released | April 7, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:53 | |||
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"Unforgettable" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring fellow American rapper and singer Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd. It was released by Epic and Bad Boy Records on April 7, 2017, as the joint-lead single from the former's second studio album Jungle Rules (2017), along with "No Pressure" (featuring Future).[1] Produced by Jaegen, 1Mind, C.P Dubb, and Mike Will Made It, the song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it French Montana's highest-charting song and first as a lead artist to peak within the chart's top ten, and Swae Lee's first song to do so as a solo artist. Its accompanying music video has received over 1.8 billion views on YouTube as of February, 2026.[2] In 2024, "Unforgettable" became the most-streamed song to come out of New York.[3][4]
"Unforgettable" has reached the top 10 in 15 countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and the top 20 in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lebanon, Norway, Scotland, and Spain.
With this song, French Montana became the first African-born artist to have a diamond certified song.[5][6][7]
According to Mac Sutphin, one-third of 1Mind, the song was initially produced for Drake during recording for Drake's fourth album Views (2016). Sutphin also alleged he did not know of French Montana and Swae Lee's involvement on the song until French Montana premiered the song on November 9, 2016, coinciding with French Montana's 32nd birthday.[8] This version featured a guest appearance from Jeremih.[9]
The song was later re-mixed and mastered, with Jeremih's contributions removed, for its release as a single on April 7, 2017, alongside "No Pressure" featuring Future. After the release of "Unforgettable," streaming platforms updated the song to include production credits from Jaegen, C.P Dubb, and Mike Will Made It.[10][11][1] The song has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as well as platinum or multi-platinum in over sixteen countries.
Composition
Music video
The song's accompanying music video premiered on April 13, 2017, on French Montana's Vevo account on YouTube.[14] The video was shot in Kampala, Uganda. It was directed by French Montana and Spiff TV and includes Ugandan young dance group Triplets Ghetto Kids. As of August 2025, the video has over 1.8 billion views on YouTube.[14]
Remixes and cover versions
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| Remix by French Montana featuring Swae Lee and Mariah Carey | ||||
| Released | August 25, 2017 | |||
| Length | 4:04 | |||
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A version featuring Swae Lee with an additional verse by his brother Slim Jxmmi, the other member of Rae Sremmurd, was released on May 26, 2017.
On June 26, 2017, a Spanish version performed by Colombian singer J Balvin was released.
Another freestyle turned cover features late American rapper, PnB Rock.[15]
There is also a remix (as well as an acoustic version) featuring American singer Mariah Carey.[16]
Use in media
The song is featured in an episode of Grown-ish.[17]
The song was performed by 16-year-old Zhavia on the first episode of the Fox series The Four: Battle for Stardom, winning against Elanese, and dethroning her from one of the four seats.
Track listing
- Digital download
- "Unforgettable" (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:53
- "Unforgettable" (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:53
- J Hus & Jae5 Remix
- Major Lazer Remix
- "Unforgettable" (Major Lazer Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:16
- Latin Remix
- "Unforgettable" (with J Balvin) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:34
- "Unforgettable" (with J Balvin) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:34
- Tiësto & Dzeko's AFTR:HRS Remix
- Mariah Carey Remix
- "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:53
- "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:53
- "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (Acoustic) (featuring Swae Lee) – 4:04
- "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (Acoustic) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 4:04
- Slushii Remix
- "Unforgettable" (Slushii Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:07
- "Unforgettable" (Slushii Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:07
Charts
Weekly charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[94] | 13× Platinum | 910,000‡ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[95] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Belgium (BRMA)[96] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[97] | Diamond | 800,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[98] | 3× Platinum | 270,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[99] | Diamond | 233,333‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[100] | 3× Platinum | 1,200,000‡ |
| Hungary (MAHASZ)[101] | 9× Platinum | 27,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[102] | 2× Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[103] | 3× Platinum | 180,000‡ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[104] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[105] | 8× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[106] | 3× Platinum | 150,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[107] | 6× Platinum | 60,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[108] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF)[109] | 5× Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[110] | 4× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[111] | 6× Platinum | 3,600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[112] | 11× Platinum | 11,000,000‡ |
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| Greece (IFPI Greece)[113] | 3× Platinum | 6,000,000† |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
