Freaks (French Montana song)

"Freaks" is a song by American hip hop recording artist French Montana and features Nicki Minaj. It was released on February 14, 2013, as the second single from his debut studio album Excuse My French (2013).[1] The song was produced by Rico Love and Earl & E from Division 1.[2]

"Freaks"
Single by French Montana featuring Nicki Minaj
from the album Excuse My French
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2013
Recorded2012
GenreHip hop, dancehall
Length3:03
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
French Montana singles chronology
"Pop That"
(2012)		 "Freaks"
(2013)		 "NBA"
(2013)
Nicki Minaj singles chronology
"Freedom"
(2012)		 "Freaks"
(2013)		 "Tapout"
(2013)

Background

On January 26, 2013, French Montana announced that his next single "Freaks" would be released within the next week, the song contains samples of the song "Freaks", which originally appeared on the debut album of rapper Lil Vicious, Destination Brooklyn.[3] "Freaks" featuring Nicki Minaj was premiered on Hot 97 on February 13, 2013, and released to iTunes the next day.[4]

Music video

On February 18, 2013, the music video was filmed for "Freaks".[5] On March 7, 2013, the music video was released.[6]

Remix

On April 25, 2013 the official remix was released featuring DJ Khaled, Mavado, Rick Ross, Wale and Nicki Minaj along with a new verse by French Montana.[7]

Track listing
Digital single
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Freaks" (featuring Nicki Minaj)Karim Kharbouch, Onika Maraj, Richard Butler Jr., Earl Hood, Eric Goudy III, Douglas L. Davis, Quame Riley, Everton Bonner, Sly Dunbar, John Christopher Taylor, Lloyd Oliver WillisRico Love, Earl & E3:03

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Country Date Format Label
United States February 15, 2013[2] Digital download Bad Boy Records, Interscope
March 12, 2013[14] Rhythm Crossover radio

References
  1. "French Montana f. Nicki Minaj - Freaks". HipHop DX. February 13, 2013. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  2. "Freaks (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Single by French Montana". Itunes.apple.com. February 14, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  3. "French Montana Predicts "Freaks" Featuring Nicki Minaj Will Reach No. 1 On Billboard Charts, Announces New Release Date For 'Excuse My French' [Video]". XXL. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
  4. "New Music: French Montana x Nicki Minaj "Freaks". Rap Radar. February 13, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  5. "On The Set: French Montana x Nicki Minaj "Freaks". Rap Radar. February 19, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  6. "French Montana f. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks". HipHop DX. March 7, 2013. Archived from the original on May 27, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
  7. "French Montana f/ DJ Khaled, Mavado, Rick Ross, Wale, and Nicki Minaj "Freaks (Remix)"". Complex. 2013-04-25. Retrieved 2013-06-02.
  8. "French Montana feat. Nicki Minaj – Freaks" (in French). Les classement single.
  9. "French Montana feat. Nicki Minaj – Freaks" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  10. "French Montana Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  11. "French Montana Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  12. "2013 Year End Charts — R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  13. "American single certifications – French Montana – Freaks". Recording Industry Association of America.
  14. "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Retrieved 2013-06-02.


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