Writing on the Wall (French Montana song)
2019 single by French Montana featuring Post Malone, Cardi B and Rvssian
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"Writing on the Wall" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring American musician Post Malone, American rapper Cardi B, and Jamaican producer Rvssian. It was released on September 27, 2019 as the fifth single from French Montana's third studio album Montana.[1] It is also part of the official soundtrack for Need for Speed Heat.[2]
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| Single by French Montana featuring Post Malone, Cardi B and Rvssian | ||||
| from the album Montana | ||||
| Released | September 27, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| "Writing on the Wall" on YouTube | ||||
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. |
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| 2020 | BET Hip Hop Awards | Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse | Nominated | [5] |
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 43 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] | 46 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[8] | 18 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[9] | 49 |
| Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[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 |
| Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[19] | 71 |
| Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[20] | 40 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] | 40 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] | 54 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[23] | 44 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (Official Charts)[24] | 30 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[25] | 56 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[26] | 33 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[27] | 29 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[28] | 14 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[29] | 45 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[30] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[31] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
