Excuse My French
French Montana · 2013
80 min · 19 tracks · gangsta rap
A vibrant blend of swaggering beats and gritty lyricism that defines modern East Coast hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ain’t Worried About Nothin’ — This track encapsulates Montana's carefree attitude and resilience, showcasing his signature flow over an infectious beat that became a party anthem.
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Pop That — As one of the lead singles, this track features notable guest appearances and highlights Montana's ability to create catchy hooks that resonate on dance floors.
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Paranoid — With its introspective lyrics about fame and trust, this track reveals a deeper side of Montana's persona, contrasting with the more braggadocious tracks on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers solid production and features but lacks cohesion and depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize heavy bass lines and trap-style beats, creating a consistent rhythmic foundation across the record.
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with club-oriented tracks, while the latter half shifts to more introspective themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- celebratory beats for gatherings
- introspective moments in between
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- late-night hangout vibes
- party starter energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike introspective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album marked French Montana's commercial breakthrough and wider recognition.
- Career context
- Excuse My French is French Montana's debut studio album, released in 2013 after a series of successful mixtapes. At this point in his career, he had gained significant recognition through hits like 'Pop That' and collaborations with high-profile artists, positioning him as a prominent figure in hip-hop.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Once in a While 4:47
- 2 Trap House 4:24
- 3 Ain’t Worried About Nothin’ 3:32
- 4 Paranoid 4:27
- 5 When I Want 3:38
- 6 Fuck What Happens Tonight 5:27
- 7 Gifted 4:08
- 8 Ballin’ Out 4:25
- 9 I Told Em 4:22
- 10 Pop That 5:03
- 11 Freaks 3:01
- 12 We Go Where Ever We Want 4:17
- 13 Bust It Open 3:27
- 14 Drink Freely 4:08
- 15 Throw It in the Bag 5:05
- 16 Marble Floors 3:50
- 17 Ocho Cinco 4:06
- 18 Hey My Guy 3:56
- 19 Ghetto Prayer 3:46
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