Freaks (French Montana song)

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"Freaks"
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Single by French Montana featuring Nicki Minaj
from the album Excuse My French
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2013
Recorded2012
Genre Hip 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)

"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]

Contents

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 Willis Rico Love, Earl & E3:03

Charts

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [13] Gold500,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png

Double-dagger-14-plain.png Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United StatesFebruary 15, 2013 [2] Digital download Bad Boy Records, Interscope
March 12, 2013 [14] Rhythm Crossover radio

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