French Montana starts off the year with a bang, dropping the highly anticipated fifth installment of his renowned series, Mac & Cheese.
Mac & Cheese 5 debuted last year with the hit single "Okay," featuring Lil Baby. Despite a few minor delays, Montana finally delivers the project, boasting a hefty tracklist of 21 songs.
The album kicks off with tracks like "Dirty Bronx Intro," "Talk To Me," "Casino Life 3," "Facts," "Other Side," "Where We Came From," "Made It In USA," and "Ride The Wave," showcasing Montana's versatility and signature style.
Notable collaborations pepper the album, with Kanye West making two appearances. West joins forces with Buju Banton and SAINt JHN on "Stand United" and teams up with Westside Gunn on "Where They At." Rick Ross also adds his flair to the mix, featuring on "Slash Brothers" alongside Lil Wayne and "Millionaire Row" with Meek Mill.
The album boasts an impressive lineup of guest artists including Lil Durk, JID, Bryson Tiller, Jeremih, ATL Jacob, 41, Jenn Carter, Kyle Richh, and Mikky Ekko. Additionally, Mac & Cheese 5 offers five distinct versions, catering to different tastes: regular, sped up, slowed down, instrumental, and acapella.
Mac & Cheese 5 arrives after a seven-year hiatus since 2016's Mac & Cheese 4. It marks a significant return for the Bronx rapper, following his previous projects, Coke Boys 6 compilation and 2022's Montega album produced by Harry Fraud.
In anticipation of the album, French Montana treated fans to several promotional singles, including "Good Summer," "Wish You Well" featuring Swae Lee, "I Can’t Lie" featuring Kodak Black, "10 Toes," "Blood Thicker Than Water," and "Hard Life." With Mac & Cheese 5, French Montana once again solidifies his status as a powerhouse in the hip-hop scene, delivering an album that's sure to captivate audiences worldwide.