Writing on the Wall (French Montana song)

"Writing on the Wall" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring fellow American rappers Post Malone & Cardi B and Jamaican producer Rvssian. It was released as the fifth single from French Montana's third studio album, Montana (2019), on September 27, 2019.[1] It is also part of the official soundtrack for Need for Speed Heat[2]

"Writing on the Wall"
Single by French Montana featuring Post Malone, Cardi B and Rvssian
from the album Montana
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2019 (2019-09-27)
GenreReggae
Length3:21
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
French Montana singles chronology
"Suicide Doors"
(2019)		 "Writing on the Wall"
(2019)		 "Twisted"
(2019)
Post Malone singles chronology
"Allergic"
(2019)		 "Writing on the Wall"
(2019)		 "Take What You Want"
(2019)
Cardi B singles chronology
"Yes"
(2019)		 "Writing on the Wall"
(2019)		 "WAP"
(2020)
Rvssian singles chronology
"B11"
(2019)		 "Writing on the Wall"
(2019)		 "Late Night Call"
(2019)
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.[3] Montana further discussed the track in a May 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly.[4]

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]

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Result Ref.
2020 BET Hip Hop Awards Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse Nominated [5]

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 43
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[7] 46
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 18
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[9] 49
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[10] 80
Greece (IFPI)[11] 21
Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] 5
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[13] 33
Ireland (IRMA)[14] 42
Lithuania (AGATA)[15] 30
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 4
Norway (VG-lista)[17] 19
Portugal (AFP)[18] 85
Scotland (OCC)[19] 71
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 40
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[21] 40
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[22] 54
UK Singles (OCC)[23] 44
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[24] 30
US Billboard Hot 100[25] 56
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[26] 33
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[27] 29
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[28] 14
US Rolling Stone Top 100[29] 45

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[30] Gold 40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[31] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 27, 2019
Epic [1]
Italy October 11, 2019 Top 40 radio Sony [32]
United States October 15, 2019 Epic [33]

References
  1. @FrencHMonTanA (September 26, 2019). "THE BIGGEST MOOVIEEEEEE 🔥🔥 @iamcardib @postmalone @rvssian LETS STOP PLAYING " 🌊" Single TOMORROW " ALBUM NOVEMBER" (Tweet). Retrieved September 26, 2019 – via Twitter.
  2. Arts, Electronic (2019-10-31). "Need for Speed™ Heat Soundtrack | EA Official Site". Electronic Arts Inc. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  3. @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.
  4. Smith-Strickland, Stephanie (May 20, 2019). "French Montana on Cardi B, Post Malone, his new album". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  5. "Here Are the Nominees for the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards". Complex. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  6. "French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  7. "French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  8. "French Montana Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  9. "Cardi B Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  10. "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.
  11. "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 40/2019". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 14, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  12. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  13. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
  14. "Irish-charts.com – Discography French Montana". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  15. "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 14, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  16. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  17. "French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". VG-lista. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  18. "French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  19. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  20. "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.
  21. "French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
  22. "French Montana feat. Post Malone, Cardi B & Rvssian – Writing on the Wall". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
  23. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  24. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
  25. "French Montana Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  26. "French Montana Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  27. "French Montana Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  28. "French Montana Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  29. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 4, 2019. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  30. "Canadian single certifications – French Montana – Writing on the Wall". Music Canada. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  31. "American single certifications – French Montana – Writing on the Wall". Recording Industry Association of America.
  32. "FRENCH MONTANA " Writing on the Wall" | (Radio Date: 11/10/2019)".
  33. "Top 40/M Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.


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