| The Appetizer | ||||
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| Released | December 19, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Label | Coke Boys, Bad Boy, MMG | |||
| Producer | Harry Fraud | |||
| French Montana chronology | ||||
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Mac & Cheese: The Appetizer (or simply The Appetizer) is an EP mixtape by American rapper French Montana, and produced by Harry Fraud. French Montana's eighteenth mixtape, it was released on December 19, 2014,[1] and is a prequel to his upcoming sophomore studio album, Mac & Cheese: The Album.
Background[edit]
'Shot Caller' is a song by American hip hop recording artist French Montana, released on January 10, 2012 as his commercial debut single. The song features then-fellow Coke Boys rapper Charlie Rock on the chorus and was produced by American music producer Harry Fraud. The song was first released as part of Montana's mixtape Mister 16: Casino Life on February 15, 2011.
Following the release of his debut album Excuse My French earlier in the year, on November 9, French Montana revealed an early cover art teasing the release of 'Mac & Cheese 4' but had not specified whether it would be an album or a mixtape.[2] In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine on January 8, 2014, French confirmed that the record would be his sophomore album to be released later in the year.[3] However, with the album facing delays, on December 8, French Montana announced the release of an EP collaboration with long-time producer Harry Fraud, entitled Mac & Cheese: The Appetizer to be released on December 16.[4] After another round of delays, the mixtape was finally released on December 19 and featured seven tracks.[1]
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- May 09, 2015 French Montana drops his star-studded 'Casino Life 2: Brown Bag Legend' tape. While we still haven't seen hide nor hair of French Montana's long.
Critical reception[edit]
The Appetizer received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Nick Demarco of The E-Fix complimented the production stating 'the mixtape sounds great on a technical level' but criticized the tape for being underwhelming, 'there really isn’t much to it besides the nice sounds and the parts where French reflects on his childhood and his time with Max B.'[5] Max Weinstein of Watchloud.com praised the chemistry between French and producer Harry Fraud noting 'his beats complement French’s meandering vocal style, like a bed of drugs for an addict.'[6]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Haaan (Max B Speaks)' | Harry Fraud | 2:14 |
| 2. | 'Poison' | Harry Fraud, Adrian Lau & The MeKanics | 4:26 |
| 3. | 'How You Want It' | Harry Fraud | 4:39 |
| 4. | 'Dontchu' | Harry Fraud | 3:27 |
| 5. | 'Sweetest Thing' | Harry Fraud | 4:15 |
| 6. | 'Let You Know' | Harry Fraud | 3:02 |
| 7. | 'Playing In The Wind II' | Harry Fraud | 3:13 |
References[edit]
- ^ ab'French Montana - Mac & Cheese: The Appetizer'. datpiff.com. December 19, 2014.
- ^'French Montana Reveals Cover Art For 'Mac & Cheese 4''. HotNewHipHop. November 10, 2013.
- ^'French Montana Working With Kanye, Macklemore and Rick Ross'. Rolling Stone. January 8, 2014.
- ^'French Montana Is Serving Up An Appetizer Before His Next Album'. MTV.com. December 8, 2014.
- ^'French Montana serves up his latest Appetizer'. The E-Fix. December 22, 2014.
- ^'French Montana and Harry Fraud Sound Reenergized On Mac & Cheese 4: The Appetizer'. Watchloud.com. December 22, 2014.
External links[edit]
Music videos
| 'Shot Caller' | |||
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| Single by French Montana | |||
| Released | January 10, 2012 | ||
| Format | Digital download | ||
| Recorded | 2011 | ||
| Genre | Hip hop | ||
| Length | 2:59 | ||
| Label | Bad Boy, Interscope | ||
| Songwriter(s) | Karim Kharbouch, Charlie Jimenez | ||
| Producer(s) | Harry Fraud | ||
| French Montana singles chronology | |||
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| Charlie Rock singles chronology | |||
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'Shot Caller' is a song by American hip hop recording artist French Montana, released on January 10, 2012 as his commercial debut single. The song features then-fellow Coke Boys rapper Charlie Rock on the chorus and was produced by American music producer Harry Fraud.[1] The song was first released as part of Montana's mixtape Mister 16: Casino Life on February 15, 2011.
Background[edit]
After French Montana announced signing with P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records in December 2011, a promotional video for the song 'Shot Caller' was posted on WorldStarHipHop on December 11, 2012. A commercially available single for the song was made available on January 12, 2012, with Charlie Rock credited for the chorus feature this time around.
Remix[edit]
On November 23, 2011, a remix for the song was made available featuring P. Diddy, Rick Ross and Charlie Rock.[2] After announcing in January 2012 that Montana had signed a joint co-signing deal between Diddy's Bad Boy Records and Ross' Maybach Music Group, a promotional video and single was made available for 'Shot Caller (Remix)' on February 21, 2012.
Music videos[edit]
Filming for the 'Shot Caller' music video took place on August 18, 2011.[3] The video showcased model Yaris Sanchez, alongside guest appearances by P. Diddy, Fat Joe, Waka Flocka, Busta Rhymes, Trae Tha Truth, Chinx Drugz, and producer Harry Fraud. The promotional video was posted on WorldStarHipHop on December 8, 2011.[4]
Filming for the 'Shot Caller (Remix)' video took place on January 29, 2012,[5] and showcased guest appearances by Wale, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Ace Hood, and child rapper Lil Poopie. The promotional video and single was made available on February 21, 2012.
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Track listing[edit]
- Digital Single
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Shot Caller' | Karim Kharbouch, Charlie Jimenez | Harry Fraud | 2:59 |
Chart performance[edit]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) | 24 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) | 39 |
| US Rap Songs (Billboard) | 23 |
References[edit]
- ^'iTunes - Music - Shot Caller (feat. Charlie Rock) - Single by French Montana'. Itunes.apple.com. 2012-01-10. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^'French Montana f. Rick Ross, Diddy & Charlie Rock - Shot Caller Remix'. hiphopdx. November 24, 2011.
- ^'GTV! On The Set: French Montana 'Shot Caller' Video Shoot'. YouTube. 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^'Video: French Montana - Shot Caller [Dirty Version]'. Worldstarhiphop.com. 2011-12-08. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^'French Montana Shoots 'Shot Caller' Video With Rick Ross, Diddy'. Rapfix.mtv.com. 2012-01-29. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
External links[edit]
Casino Life 2 French Montana
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics