French Montana and Max B Release Coke Wave 3.5 Narcos

French Montana and Max B, the pioneering duo behind New York hip-hop's influential Coke Wave series, released their long-awaited collaborative mixtape, Coke Wave 3.5 Narcos, on January 9, 2026. The 22-track project marks their first joint effort since 2019 and reunites the artists nearly two decades after they first defined a melodic, street-oriented sound in the late 2000s.

The Coke Wave series began in 2009 with the original Coke Wave and its sequel, Coke Wave 2, establishing a signature style blending wavy hooks, fly talk, and narrative-driven lyrics. A third installment was skipped at the time, with Coke Wave 4 arriving in 2019. The series paused during Max B's incarceration, which lasted 16 years on charges of murder conspiracy and robbery. He was released from prison in November 2025, allowing the partners to resume work swiftly. French Montana, who maintained a prolific solo career during the hiatus, including recent releases, joined Max B to bridge the gap with this 3.5 edition.

Coke Wave 3.5 Narcos stays rooted in the duo's glossy, crime-film-inspired aesthetic, opening with singles "Make America Wavy Again (MAWA)" and "Whippin That Wave." Both tracks received music...