Excuse My French (album)

French Montana revealed in a September 2012 interview with RapFix Live that he has worked with several fellow recording artists on the album, including Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Wale, Max B, Lana Del Rey, M.I.A., and Scarface.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/04/french-montanas-next-single |title=French Montana's Next Single Will Have No Guests |magazine=Complex |date=2013-04-05 |access-date=2013-04-28}} Montana also stated that he had a song with R&B singer The Weeknd, entitled "Gifted".{{cite news|last=Markman|first=Rob|title=French Montana Snags The Weeknd For Bad Boy Debut|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694197/french-montana-weeknd.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921234628/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694197/french-montana-weeknd.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 21, 2012|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=MTV|date=20 September 2012}} In addition, on January 26, 2013, he revealed in an interview with Rap-Up TV that he had also worked with Kanye West on the album.{{cite news|last=Miles|first=Dante|title=French Montana Delays "Excuse My French," Talks Nicki Minaj Duet On New Single|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22687/title.french-montana-delays-excuse-my-french-talks-nicki-minaj-duet-on-new-single|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=HipHop|date=26 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129024945/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22687/title.french-montana-delays-excuse-my-french-talks-nicki-minaj-duet-on-new-single|archive-date=29 January 2013|url-status=dead}} The album cover was released on January 29, 2013.{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22717/title.french-montana-excuse-my-french-cover-art |title=French Montana "Excuse My French" Cover Art |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-01-29 |access-date=2013-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529191917/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22717/title.french-montana-excuse-my-french-cover-art |archive-date=2013-05-29 |url-status=dead }}

In another January 2013 interview with Rap-Up he announced he had a song with Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg on the album and that producers on the album would include Young Chop, Harry Fraud and Rico Love. Also saying that the album would be the "album of the decade".{{cite web |last=Vasquez |first=Andres |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22757/title.french-montana-calls-excuse-my-french-the-album-of-the-decade- |title=French Montana Calls "Excuse My French" The "Album Of The Decade" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-02-01 |access-date=2013-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530001019/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22757/title.french-montana-calls-excuse-my-french-the-album-of-the-decade- |archive-date=2013-05-30 |url-status=dead }} The final track list would also reveal features from DJ Khaled, Mavado, Ace Hood, Jeremih, Raekwon, Fabolous, Trey Songz, Machine Gun Kelly, Red Cafe, Chinx Drugz, Johnny May Cash and Los.{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/04/11/french-montana-excuse-my-french-tracklist/ |title=French Montana Excuse My French Tracklist |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-04-11 |access-date=2013-04-28}} Max B performs the album's intro in a phone-in from jail with Mikey T The Movie Star {{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/05/six-takeaways-from-french-montanas-excuse-my-french-listening-party/2/ |title=Six Takeaways From French Montana's 'Excuse My French' Listening Party - Page 2 of 7 - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-05-08 |access-date=2013-05-21}} During the promotional run for the album French told Hot 97 that the only artist he paid to make an appearance on his album was Max B.{{cite web|author=Jake Crates |url=http://allhiphop.com/2013/05/09/french-montana-and-uncle-luke-exchange-words-via-hot-97-interviews/ |title=French Montana and Uncle Luke Exchange Words via Hot 97 Interviews |publisher=AllHipHop.com |date=2013-05-09 |access-date=2013-05-21}}

The album was originally set for a July 17, 2012 release before being pushed back to fall 2012. On December 20, 2012, Montana revealed that the release date would be March 12, 2013.{{cite news|last=Donaldson|first=Erich|title=French Montana Reveals "Excuse My French" Release Date|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/12/french-montana-reveals-excuse-my-french-release-date|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=Complex|date=20 December 2012}} However, it was later postponed again to April 16, 2013, and once more until May 21, 2013.{{cite web |last=Cooper |first=Roman |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22294/title.french-montana-delays-excuse-my-french- |title=French Montana Delays "Excuse My French" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-02-08 |access-date=2013-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529164331/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22294/title.french-montana-delays-excuse-my-french- |archive-date=2013-05-29 |url-status=dead }}

On November 19, 2012, Montana released a new mixtape, entitled Mac & Cheese 3. The mixtape included appearances from Diddy, MGK, Fat Joe, Wale, Mac Miller, Curren$y, Rick Ross, J. Cole, Trina, Prodigy, Tyga, and Ace Hood. In addition, the tape features production from Young Chop and Rico Love, among others.{{cite news|last=Horowitz|first=Steven|title=French Montana "Mac & Cheese 3" Mixtape Download & Stream|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21844/title.french-montana-mac-cheese-3-mixtape-download-stream|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=HipHopDX|date=20 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123091922/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21844/title.french-montana-mac-cheese-3-mixtape-download-stream|archive-date=23 November 2012|url-status=dead}} As of January 26, the mixtape has been downloaded more than 1 million times on mixtape hosting site DatPiff.{{cite news|title=French Montana - "Mac & Cheese 3"|url=http://www.datpiff.com/French-Montana-Mac-Cheese-3-mixtape.392996.html|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=DatPiff|date=19 November 2012|archive-date=20 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920033148/http://www.datpiff.com/French-Montana-Mac-Cheese-3-mixtape.392996.html|url-status=dead}}

From February 26 to March 26, 2013, Montana embarked on the Excuse My French tour ahead of the album's official issuance.{{cite web |last=Horowitz |first=Steven J. |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22763/title.french-montana-announces-excuse-my-french-tour |title=French Montana Announces "Excuse My French" Tour |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-02-01 |access-date=2013-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528141628/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22763/title.french-montana-announces-excuse-my-french-tour |archive-date=2013-05-28 |url-status=dead }} He later released 30 second snippets for every song on the record on May 12, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/05/listen-to-snippets-from-french-montanas-bad-boy-debut-excuse-my-french/ |title=Listen To Snippets From French Montana's Bad Boy Debut, 'Excuse My French' - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2013-05-12 |access-date=2013-05-21}} In 2017, it was confirmed that J. Cole was originally an executive producer for the album.[http://www.thefader.com/2017/11/02/french-montana-j-cole-executive-produced-excuse-my-french French Montana says J.Cole almost executive produced his debut album | The FADER]

The first official single released from Excuse My French was "Pop That", which featured Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne, with production from Lee on the Beats. The song was released on June 15, 2012, and peaked at 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100.{{cite news|title=French Montana - "Pop That"|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=french montana|chart=all}}|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=Billboard}} On January 26, 2013, Montana announced that the next single would be released within the next week{{cite news|title=French Montana Predicts "Freaks" Featuring Nicki Minaj Will Reach No. 1 On Billboard Charts, Announces New Release Date For 'Excuse My French' [Video]|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/01/french-montana-predicts-freaks-featuring-nicki-minaj-will-reach-no-1-on-billboard-charts-announcs-new-release-date-for-excuse-my-french-video/|access-date=26 January 2013|newspaper=XXL|date=26 January 2013}} and is a remake of the song "Freaks", which originally appeared on the debut album of rapper Lil Vicious, Destination Brooklyn. "Freaks" featuring Nicki Minaj was premiered on Hot 97 on February 13, 2013, and released to iTunes the next day. On February 18, 2013, the music video was filmed for "Freaks".{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/02/19/on-the-set-french-montana-x-nicki-minaj-freaks/ |title=On The Set: French Montana x Nicki Minaj "Freaks" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-02-19 |access-date=2013-05-21}} On March 7, 2013. the music video for "Freaks" featuring Nicki Minaj was released.{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.12601/title.french-montana-f-nicki-minaj-freaks- |title=French Montana f. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2013-03-07 |access-date=2013-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527224132/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.12601/title.french-montana-f-nicki-minaj-freaks- |archive-date=2013-05-27 |url-status=dead }} On March 12, 2013, the single was released to Rhythm Crossover radio.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691 |title=Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! |magazine=FMQB |access-date=2013-04-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628011329/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=16691 |archive-date=2014-06-28 }}

The song "Ain't Worried About Nothin'" would be released as the third official single, for digital download on April 15, 2013. It is his first career solo single.{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/vibe-tv-french-montana-talks-scarface-ne-yo-collaborations-excuse-my-french |title=TV: French Montana Talks Scarface, Ne-Yo Collaborations on 'Excuse My French' |publisher=Vibe |date=2013-04-01 |access-date=2013-04-28}}{{cite web|url=http://www.missinfo.tv/index.php/french-montana-aint-worried-about-nothin/ |title=New Music: French Montana "Ain't Worried About Nothin" |publisher=MissInfo.tv |date=2013-04-15 |access-date=2013-04-28}} A music video was filmed in late April and released on May 7, 2013.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/05/video-french-montana-aint-worried-about-nothin |title=Video: French Montana "Ain't Worried About Nothin" |magazine=Complex |date=2013-05-07 |access-date=2013-05-21}} The first promotional single released off the album was titled "Marble Floors" featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz was released on December 4, 2012.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/marble-floors-feat.-rick-ross/id583225827 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204015715/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/marble-floors-feat.-rick-ross/id583225827 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 4, 2012 |title=iTunes - Music - Marble Floors (feat. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz) - Single by French Montana |publisher=iTunes |date=2012-12-04 |access-date=2013-05-21}} On June 19, 2013, the music video was released for "I Told Em".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/06/video-french-montana-i-told-em |title=French Montana "I Told Em" |magazine=Complex |date=2013-06-19 |access-date=2013-06-23}} On September 9, 2013, the music video was released for "If I Die".{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2013/09/09/new-video-french-montana-if-i-die/ |title=New Video: French Montana "If I Die" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-09-09 |access-date=2013-09-10}} On September 23, 2013, the music video was released for the Birdman and Rick Ross collaboration "Trap House".{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/french-montana-rick-ross-birdman-tell-haters-mind-business-video/ |title=French Montana, Rick Ross, And Birdman Tell Haters To Mind Their Business (Video) - XXL |date=23 September 2013 |publisher=Xxlmag.com |access-date=2013-09-23}} On October 15, 2013, the music video for "Gifted" featuring The Weeknd was released.{{cite web|last=Homie |first=Big |url=http://rapradar.com/2013/10/15/new-video-french-montana-x-the-weeknd-gifted/ |title=New Video: French Montana x The Weeknd "Gifted" |date=16 October 2013 |publisher=Rap Radar |access-date=2013-10-16}} On November 18, 2013, the music video was released for "Once in a While" featuring Max B.{{cite web|author=B.Dot |url=http://rapradar.com/2013/11/18/new-video-french-montana-once-in-a-while/ |title=New Video: French Montana "Once In A While" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2013-11-18 |access-date=2013-12-31}} On January 20, 2014, the music video was released for "Paranoid" featuring Johnny May Cash.{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.15335/title.french-montana-f-johnny-may-cash-paranoid- |title=French Montana f. Johnny May Cash - "Paranoid" |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2014-01-20 |access-date=2014-01-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125035116/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.15335/title.french-montana-f-johnny-may-cash-paranoid- |archive-date=2014-01-25 |url-status=dead }}

{{Music ratings

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| rev2 = The A.V. Club

| rev2score= D{{cite web|last=DeVille |first=Chris |url=https://www.avclub.com/french-montana-excuse-my-french-1798176852 |title=French Montana: Excuse My French |work=The A.V. Club |publisher=The Onion |date=2013-05-21 |access-date=2013-05-21}}

| rev3 = DJBooth

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| rev4 = Exclaim!

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| rev5 = HipHopDX

| rev5score= {{Rating|2.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Bruce |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2085/title.french-montana-excuse-my-french |title=French Montana - Excuse My French |work=HipHopDX |publisher=Cheri Media Group |access-date=2013-05-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520230441/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.2085/title.french-montana-excuse-my-french |archive-date=2015-05-20 |url-status=dead }}

| rev6 = Pitchfork

| rev6score = 3.5/10{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18178-french-montana-excuse-my-french/ |title=French Montana: Excuse My French |website=Pitchfork |access-date=2013-06-07}}

| rev7 = Rolling Stone

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| rev8 = RapReviews

| rev8score = 1.5/10{{cite web|url=http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2013_06_excusemyfrench.html |title=French Montana :: Excuse My French :: Bad Boy/Maybach Music Group |publisher=RapReviews |date=2013-06-18 |access-date=2013-07-14}}

| rev9 = Spin

| rev9score = 5/10{{cite web|last=Turner |first=David |url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/french-montana-excuse-my-french-maybach-music-bad-boy-interscope/ |title=French Montana, 'Excuse My French' (Maybach Music/Bad Boy/Interscope) |work=Spin |publisher=Spin Media |date= 24 May 2013|access-date=2013-05-29}}

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Excuse My French was met with mixed to negative reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted mean rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 54, based on 14 reviews, which indicates "mixed or average reviews".{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/excuse-my-french/french-montana|title=Excuse My French Reviews |website=Metacritic |date=2013-05-21 |access-date=2013-05-21}} David Jeffries of Allmusic gave the album three stars out of five saying, "Montana is a flossy tycoon first and a wordsmith second at this point, so his handing in a high-power mixtape instead of a focused debut is to be expected, and with a little bottle service, enjoyed." Simon Vozick-Levinson of Rolling Stone gave the album two and a half stars out of five, saying "He’s a man of few words – many of his hooks consist of a single staccato phrase, looped until it verges on nonsense. When these mantras connect, they’re indelible. When they don’t, it’s like being smacked in the face repeatedly with an iced-out chain."

Ian Cohen of Pitchfork Media gave the album a 3.5 out of 10, saying "Forcing French Montana into that #1 spot and having it come off like a transplant rejection actually lets us know the genre’s in fine health." Joven Haye of DJBooth gave the album three out of five stars, saying "Ultimately, Excuse My French was very predictable. If you were looking for music to ride around to this summer, then it is the perfect album. On the flip side, if you somewhat bought into French’s “10 year” comment, I can't believe you won't leave disappointed." Peter Marrack of Exclaim! gave the album a one out of ten, saying "Excuse My French is almost exclusively loud and aggressive, which has become the formula for this type of thing: programmed, repetitive hi-hats, 808s and a guest verse by Rick Ross. It's the kind of sweatshop beat-making mainstream producers have learned to accept as they cash their cheques. Lyrically, Montana does what any cat on the corner can do: talk slick."

Bruce Smith of HipHopDX gave the album two and a half stars out of five, saying "Excuse My French comes off as extremely formulaic. While excessive tales of flossing, the streets, and misogyny are nothing new to Hip Hop, the complete lack of creativity those subjects are executed with on this project, whether it be lyrically or instrumentally, make it a hard listen." David Turner of Spin gave the album a five out of ten, saying "French has a great, unique adlib ("Haaan"), an identifiable voice, and a face recognizable in a silhouette. But on Excuse My French, he's outshone and undervalued." Dan Buyanovsky of XXL gave the album an L, saying "There’s enough big boasts and big beats here to carry French’s charm, which is really all you could ask for with a debut LP from the Bad Boy."

Excuse My French debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 56,000 copies in its first week.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24121/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-5-26-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 5/26/2013 |magazine=HipHopDX |access-date=May 29, 2013}} In its second week, the album dropped to number 18 on the chart, selling an additional 18,000 copies.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24198/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-2-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/2/2013|magazine=HipHopDX|access-date=June 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608122559/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24198/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-2-2013|archive-date=June 8, 2013|url-status=dead}} In its third week, the album dropped to number 35 on the chart, selling 11,000 more copies.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24287/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-9-2013|title=Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 6/9/2013|magazine=HipHopDX|access-date=June 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615222207/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24287/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-9-2013|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=dead}} In its fourth week, the album dropped to number 55 on the chart, selling 8,400 more copies that week. As of October 2016, the album has sold 177,000 copies.{{cite web|url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005091256/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases|title=Hits Daily Double: Upcoming Releases|archive-date=October 5, 2016 |access-date=October 5, 2016}} On May 8, 2020, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 units in the United States.{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=french+montana&ti=&lab=&genre=&format=&date_option=release&from=&to=&award=&type=&category=&adv=SEARCH#search_section|title= RIAA Certifications - French Montana|website= Recording Industry Association of America|access-date=May 14, 2020}}

{{Track listing

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| total_length = 55:05

| title1 = Once in a While

| note1 = featuring Max B

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• Karim Kharbouch
• Skip Prokop
• Kanye West
• Dwayne Carter, Jr.
• Dominick Lamb
• Norman Landsberg
• Felix Pappalardi
• John Ventura
• Leslie Weinstein
• Charly Wingate

}}

| extra1 = MOON

| length1 = 4:47

| title2 = Trap House

| note2 = featuring Birdman and Rick Ross

| writer2 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Bryan Williams
• William Roberts II
• Orlando Tucker

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| extra2 = Jahlil Beats

| length2 = 4:24

| title3 = Ain't Worried About Nothin'

| note3 =

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• Kharbouch
• Richard Butler, Jr.
• Earl Hood
• Eric Goudy III

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| extra3 = {{flat list|

• Rico Love
• Earl & E

}}

| length3 = 3:32

| title4 = Paranoid

| note4 = featuring Johnny May Cash

| writer4 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Nayvadius Wilburn
• Tyree Pittman
• Tyrone Pittman

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| extra4 = Young Chop

| length4 = 4:27

| title5 = When I Want

| note5 =

| writer5 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Danny Schofield

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| extra5 = Danny Boy Styles

| length5 = 3:38

| title6 = Fuck What Happens Tonight

| note6 = featuring DJ Khaled, Mavado, Ace Hood, Snoop Dogg and Scarface

| writer6 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Khaled Khaled
• David Brooks
• Brad Jordan
• Antoine McColister
• Calvin Broadus, Jr.
• Anthony Tucker
• Joseph Jefferson
• Charles Simmons

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| extra6 = The Beat Bully

| length6 = 5:27

| title7 = Gifted

| note7 = featuring The Weeknd

| writer7 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Abel Tesfaye
• Ahmad Balshe
• Amir Esmailian
• Schofield

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| extra7 = Danny Boy Styles

| length7 = 4:08

| title8 = Ballin' Out

| note8 = featuring Jeremih and Diddy

| writer8 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Jeremih Felton
• Carlos Coleman
• Carl McCormick

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| extra8 = Cardiak

| length8 = 4:25

| title9 = I Told Em

| note9 =

| writer9 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Jeffery Robinson

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| extra9 = J.Oliver

| length9 = 4:22

| title10 = Pop That

| note10 = featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne

| writer10 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Roberts II
• Aubrey Graham
• Carter, Jr.
• Anthony Norris
• Luther Campbell

}}

| extra10 = Lee on the Beats

| length10 = 5:03

| title11 = Freaks

| note11 = featuring Nicki Minaj

| writer11 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Onika Maraj
• Butler, Jr.
• Hood
• Goudy III
• Douglas Davis
• Quame Riley
• Everton Bonner
• Sly Dunbar
• John Taylor
• Lloyd Willis

}}

| extra11 = {{flat list|

• Rico Love
• Earl & E

}}

| length11 = 3:02

| title12 = We Go Wherever We Want

| note12 = featuring Ne-Yo and Raekwon

| writer12 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Shaffer Smith
• Corey Woods
• Anderson Hernandez
• Allen Ritter
• Robert Diggs

}}

| extra12 = {{flat list|

• Vinylz
• Allen Ritter {{small|(co.)}}
• Reefa {{small|(add.)}}
• 12Keyz {{small|(add.)}}

}}

| length12 = 4:17

| title13 = Bust It Open

| note13 =

| writer13 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Austin Woolridge
• Brandon Huggins
• Campbell
• Harry Casey
• Rick Finch

}}

| extra13 = The Arsenals

| length13 = 3:27

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Bonus track

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title14 = 40

| note14 = featuring Trey Songz and Fabolous

| writer14 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Tremaine Neverson
• John Jackson
• Lexus Lewis

}}

| extra14 = Lex Luger

| length14 = 4:12

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Deluxe edition

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title14 = Drink Freely

| note14 = featuring Rico Love

| writer14 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Butler, Jr.
• Pierre Medor

}}

| extra14 = Rico Love

| length14 = 4:08

| title15 = Throw It in the Bag

| note15 = featuring Chinx Drugz

| writer15 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Lionel Pickens
• Kevin Randolph
• Mathangi Apulpragasm
• Dave Taylor
• Christopher Mercer

}}

| extra15 = Bos

| length15 = 5:05

| title16 = Marble Floors

| note16 = featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz

| writer16 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Roberts II
• Carter, Jr.
• Tauheed Epps
• Michael Williams II

}}

| extra16 = Mike Will Made It

| length16 = 3:50

| title17 = Ocho Cinco

| note17 = featuring Diddy, Machine Gun Kelly, Los and Red Café

| writer17 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Sean Combs
• Jermaine Denny
• Richard Baker
• Carlos Coleman
• Pittman
• Rob Holladay

}}

| extra17 = {{flat list|

• Young Chop
• Rob Holladay {{small|(add.)}}

}}

| length17 = 4:06

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Deluxe edition (bonus track)

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title18 = 40

| note18 = featuring Trey Songz and Fabolous

| writer18 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Tremaine Neverson
• John Jackson
• Lexus Lewis

}}

| extra18 = Lex Luger

| length18 = 4:12

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = iTunes deluxe edition bonus track

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title19 = If I Die

| note19 =

| writer19 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Sharif Slater
• Kibwe Luke

}}

| extra19 = Reefa, 12Keyz

| length19 = 2:49

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Best Buy deluxe edition bonus tracks{{cite web|url=http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Excuse+My+French+%5BBest+Buy+Exclusive%5D+%5BPA%5D+-+CD/8927054.p;jsessionid=81D2778FDD54C5BAD9C493D58FA7D503.bbolsp-app01-135?id=2705027&skuId=8927054&st=french%20montana%20excuse%20my%20ffrench&lp=1&cp=1 |title=Excuse My French [Best Buy Exclusive] [PA] - CD - French Montana |publisher=Bestbuy.com |access-date=2013-06-23}}

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| title20 = Hey My Guy

| note20 = featuring Max B

| writer20 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Wingate

}}

| extra20 = Young Los

| length20 = 3:57

| title21 = Ghetto Prayer

| note21 = featuring Mavado

| writer21 = {{flat list|

• Kharbouch
• Brooks
• Rory Quigley

}}

| extra21 = Harry Fraud

| length21 = 3:46

}}

Sample credits

• "Once in a While" contains a sample of "Barry Bonds" performed by Kanye West featuring Lil Wayne.
• "Fuck What Happens Tonight" contains a sample of "I Got Over Love" performed by Major Harris.
• "Pop That" contains element and a recording sample of "I Wanna Rock" performed by Uncle Luke.
• "Freaks" contains a sample from "Freaks" performed by Lil Vicious and contains the lyrics of the song "Murder She Wrote".
• "We Go Wherever We Want" contains interpolations of "Ice Cream" written by RZA.
• "Bust It Open" contains an interpolation of "I Wanna Rock" performed by Uncle Luke.
• "Throw it in the Bag" contains a sample of "Steppin Up" performed by M.I.A.

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