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Cocaine Mafia

French Montana · 2011

61 min · 16 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · East Coast hip-hop

A gritty journey through urban struggles, laced with bravado and sharp lyrical wordplay over hard-hitting beats.

Why this album works

The mixtape garnered attention for its raw depiction of street life and helped solidify French Montana's presence in East Coast hip-hop. It features tracks that received significant airplay, contributing to Montana's rise on charts and furthering the popularity of the trap sound within mainstream rap.
Best for
gritty urban struggle narratives dynamic journey with peaks bravado-filled lyrical confidence
Context
Released in 2011, 'Cocaine Mafia' was French Montana's first significant project following his 2010 mixtape 'Mac & Cheese 2'. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from underground acclaim to broader recognition, setting the stage for future commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
50 Cent· Wu-Tang Clan· Nas

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cocaine Mafia Intro 2:29
  • 2 Catch Ya Later 2:58
  • 3 You Need Haters 3:21
  • 4 All She Wanted Is Money 3:32
  • 5 Alright 3:07
  • 6 Is You Kiddin Me? 4:22
  • 7 Self Made Standout 4:33
  • 8 Weed & Hennessy Standout 3:43
  • 9 I'm Guttah Bra 4:13
  • 10 If It Comes Down To It 3:48
  • 11 Money, Weed, Blow 4:51
  • 12 Choppa Choppa Down Standout 5:19
  • 13 Drop That 2:34
  • 14 Full of Everything 4:19
  • 15 Morning Paper 3:48
  • 16 Straight Cash (Cocaine Mafia RMX) 4:25

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