Coke Boys 3 cover

Coke Boys 3

French Montana · 2012

65 min · 18 tracks · gangsta rap

A brash collection of hard-hitting beats and catchy hooks that encapsulate the essence of East Coast hip-hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Burnin — This track stands out with its infectious beat and catchy hook, representing the party vibe that permeates the mixtape.
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    Celebration — With its anthemic quality, this track captures the celebratory spirit of success and camaraderie, showcasing Montana's charisma.
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    Dope Got Me Rich — This song highlights Montana's storytelling ability, reflecting on themes of wealth and street life that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid production and features but lacks cohesion and depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro before launching into a series of high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo.
  • Several tracks feature prominent guest verses, creating a dynamic interplay between French Montana and other artists.
  • The production relies heavily on bass-driven beats and repetitive hooks, which are characteristic of the East Coast hip-hop style.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • party-friendly anthems for gatherings
  • dynamic flow with varied pacing
  • swaggering beats for confident vibes
  • short bursts of energetic tracks

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Showcased French Montana's growing influence before his mainstream debut.
Career context
Upon its release in 2012, Coke Boys 3 marked a significant phase for French Montana, following his breakthrough with Excuse My French in 2013. This mixtape showcased his growing influence in the hip-hop scene and solidified his position as a leading voice in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Rick Ross· Meek Mill· Jeezy

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 2:46
  • 2 Burnin 3:46
  • 3 9000 Watts 5:29
  • 4 Celebration 2:04
  • 5 Headquarter 5:02
  • 6 Drank & Smoke 3:29
  • 7 Everywhere We Go 3:16
  • 8 Make Money 4:23
  • 9 Pussy Quint Skit 4:59
  • 10 Husband and Wife 3:43
  • 11 Ballin 2:45
  • 12 Dope Got Me Rich 3:16
  • 13 100 4:09
  • 14 Haven’t Spoken 2:30
  • 15 Dirty Money 4:48
  • 16 Ghostbuster 3:32
  • 17 Cool Whip 2:21
  • 18 Tap That 3:29

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