# Unforgettable (French Montana song)

"Unforgettable" is a song by Moroccan-American rapper French Montana featuring fellow American rapper and singer Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd. It was released by Epic and Bad Boy Records on April 7, 2017, as the joint-lead single from the former's second studio album Jungle Rules (2017), along with "No Pressure" (featuring Future). Produced by Jaegen, 1Mind, C.P Dubb, and Mike Will Made It, the song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it French Montana's highest-charting song and first as a lead artist to peak within the chart's top ten, and Swae Lee's first song to do so as a solo artist. Its accompanying music video has received over 1.7 billion views on YouTube as of 2025.
"Unforgettable" has reached the top 10 in 15 countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and the top 20 in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lebanon, Norway, Scotland, and Spain.
With this song, French Montana became the first African-born artist to have a diamond certified song.

## Background

French Montana premiered the song on November 9, 2016 (his birthday) where it featured Swae Lee and Jeremih. The song was later re-mixed and mastered for its release as a single on April 7, 2017, alongside "No Pressure" featuring Future. After the release of "Unforgettable," streaming platforms updated the song to include a production credit from Mike Will Made It. The song has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as well as platinum or multi-platinum in over sixteen countries.

## Composition

"Unforgettable" is a dancehall and hip hop song. According to the sheet music published at musicnotes.com, the song is written in the key of G♯ minor with a tempo of 98 beats per minute.

## Music video

The song's accompanying music video premiered on April 13, 2017, on French Montana's Vevo account on YouTube. The video was shot in Kampala, Uganda. It was directed by French Montana and Spiff TV and includes Ugandan young dance group Triplets Ghetto Kids. As of May 2024, the video has over 1.6 billion views on YouTube.

## Remixes and cover versions

A version featuring Swae Lee with an additional verse by Slim Jxmmi, the other member of Rae Sremmurd, was released on May 26, 2017.
On June 26, 2017, a Spanish version performed by Colombian singer J Balvin was released.
Another freestyle turned cover features late American rapper, PnB Rock.
There is also a remix (as well as an acoustic version) featuring American singer Mariah Carey.

## Use in media

The song is featured in an episode of Grown-ish.
The song was performed by 16-year-old Zhavia on the first episode of the Fox series The Four: Battle for Stardom, winning against Elanese, and dethroning her from one of the four seats.

## Track listing

* Digital download
* "Unforgettable" (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:53
* "Unforgettable" (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:53
* J Hus & Jae5 Remix
* "Unforgettable" (J Hus & Jae5 Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:46
* Major Lazer Remix
* "Unforgettable" (Major Lazer Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:16
* Latin Remix
* "Unforgettable" (with J Balvin) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:34
* "Unforgettable" (with J Balvin) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:34
* Tiësto & Dzeko's AFTR:HRS Remix
* "Unforgettable" (Tiësto & Dzeko's AFTR:HRS Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:40
* Mariah Carey Remix
* "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:53
* "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:53
* "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (Acoustic) (featuring Swae Lee) – 4:04
* "Unforgettable" (with Mariah Carey) (Acoustic) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 4:04
* Slushii Remix
* "Unforgettable" (Slushii Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) – 3:07
* "Unforgettable" (Slushii Remix) (featuring Swae Lee) [Clean] – 3:07

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| Australia (ARIA) | 13× Platinum | 910,000$^‡$ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria) | Platinum | 30,000$^‡$ |
| Belgium (BEA) | Platinum | 20,000$^‡$ |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Diamond | 800,000$^‡$ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | 3× Platinum | 270,000$^‡$ |
| France (SNEP) | Diamond | 233,333$^‡$ |
| Germany (BVMI) | 3× Platinum | 1,200,000$^‡$ |
| Italy (FIMI) | 2× Platinum | 200,000$^‡$ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON) | 3× Platinum | 180,000$^‡$ |
| Netherlands (NVPI) | Platinum | 40,000$^‡$ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | 7× Platinum | 210,000$^‡$ |
| Poland (ZPAV) | 3× Platinum | 150,000$^‡$ |
| Portugal (AFP) | 6× Platinum | 60,000$^‡$ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 2× Platinum | 120,000$^‡$ |
| Sweden (GLF) | 5× Platinum | 200,000$^‡$ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) | 4× Platinum | 80,000$^‡$ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | 6× Platinum | 3,600,000$^‡$ |
| United States (RIAA) | 11× Platinum | 11,000,000$^‡$ |
| Streaming |||
| Greece (IFPI Greece) | 3× Platinum | 6,000,000$^†$ |
| $^‡$ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. $^†$ Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. |||

## Release history

| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label(s) |
| Various | April 7, 2017 | Digital download | Original | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| United States | April 18, 2017 | Rhythmic contemporary | Original | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| Various | June 9, 2017 | Digital download | J Hus & Jae5 Remix | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| Various | June 9, 2017 | Digital download | Major Lazer Remix | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| Various | August 2, 2017 | Digital download | Latin Remix | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| Italy | August 18, 2017 | Contemporary hit radio | Original | Sony |
| Various | August 25, 2017 | Digital download | Mariah Carey Remix | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| Various | August 25, 2017 | Digital download | Mariah Carey Acoustic Remix | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| Various | August 25, 2017 | Digital download | Tiësto vs. Dzeko AFTR:HRS remix | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |
| Various | September 8, 2017 | Digital download | Slushii Remix | EpicBad BoyCoke Boys |