Max B and French Montana Push the Wave Forward on “Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos” Available January 9th

Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos isn’t quite the project some fans may have expected, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Instead of leaning fully into nostalgia, the tape feels like a natural progression — a reminder that nothing stays frozen in time. French Montana and Max B aren’t trying to recreate the past; they’re building on it, letting the music reflect where they are creatively now.

From a listener’s perspective, Max B sounds like he’s enjoying himself on this project. There’s a serene feel to his presence that suggests comfort rather than calculation, and while the approach may surprise some fans, the familiar wavy DNA is still there in flashes. Those melodic moments that people have lived off for years resurface naturally, just not on a loop. It feels less about delivering a checklist of expectations and more about letting an artist with real stripes have room to experiment, take chances and have a blast doing it — which, in itself, becomes part of the appeal. And we’re sure fans will get some of the sounds they’ve been waiting for, but the new is always welcome.

That exploration comes into focus on “Ever Since U Left Me,” a record that stands out for its fun, house-like vibe. It’s the kind of song that grows on you, revealing its impact over time rather than all at once. As a whole, Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos works because it doesn’t force expectations — it embraces change. And whether or not it matches what fans imagined, it’s compelling to hear Max B back in the mix, contributing on his own terms and reminding listeners that growth is part of the journey.

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