Writing on the Wall (French Montana song)
"Writing on the Wall" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring American rappers Post Malone and Cardi B and Jamaican producer Rvssian. It was released as the fifth single from French Montana's third studio album, Montana, on September 27, 2019.[1]
"Writing on the Wall" | ||||
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Single by French Montana featuring Post Malone, Cardi B and Rvssian | ||||
from the album Montana | ||||
Released | September 27, 2019 | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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Music video | ||||
"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.[2] Montana further discussed the track in a May 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly.[3]
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]
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[4] | 43 |
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[5] | 46 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 18 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[7] | 80 |
Greece (IFPI)[8] | 21 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[9] | 5 |
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[10] | 33 |
Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 42 |
Lithuania (AGATA)[12] | 30 |
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 4 |
Norway (VG-lista)[14] | 19 |
Portugal (AFP)[15] | 85 |
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[16] | 71 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] | 40 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[18] | 40 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19] | 54 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[20] | 44 |
UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[21] | 30 |
US Billboard Hot 100[22] | 56 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[23] | 33 |
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[24] | 29 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[25] | 14 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100[26] | 45 |
Year-end charts
Chart (2019) | Position |
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Portugal (AFP)[27] | 1404 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[28] | Gold | 40,000![]() |
United States (RIAA)[29] | Gold | 500,000![]() |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | September 27, 2019 | Epic | [1] | |
Italy | October 11, 2019 | Top 40 radio | Sony | [30] |
United States | October 15, 2019 | Epic | [31] |
References
- @FrencHMonTanA (September 26, 2019). "THE BIGGEST MOOVIEEEEEE 🔥🔥 @iamcardib @postmalone @rvssian LETS STOP PLAYING " 🌊" Single TOMORROW " ALBUM NOVEMBER" (Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2019 – via Twitter.
- @Beats1 (April 17, 2019). ""I'm about 96% done." @FrencHMonTanA says his album is coming soon and he's got a track lined up featuring @PostMalone and @iamcardib. Tap in to @zanelowe's show for more! apple.co/FrenchB1" (Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2019 – via Twitter.
- Smith-Strickland, Stephanie (May 20, 2019). "French Montana on Cardi B, Post Malone, his new album". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
- "Australian-charts.com – French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- "Ultratop.be – French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- "French Montana Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201941 into search. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 40/2019". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography French Montana". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 14, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 40, 2019". VG-lista. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- "Portuguesecharts.com – French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201941 into search. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- "Swedishcharts.com – French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- "Swisscharts.com – French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- "French Montana Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- "French Montana Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- "French Montana Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- "French Montana Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- "Top AFP - Audiogest - Top 3000 Singles + EPs Digitais" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- "Canadian single certifications – French Montana – Writing on the Wall". Music Canada. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- "American single certifications – French Montana – Writing on the Wall". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
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