Acclaimed Dancehall producer CJTheChemist is closing out 2025 with one of the year’s most unexpected power moves: securing French Montana for the official “NY Girls” remix with Chronic Law while gearing up to drop an entire series of albums. The Jamaican-born, New York–based hitmaker broke down exactly how he made it happen, calling French “the OG” and confirming the Bronx rapper’s verse will headline the upcoming NY Girls Riddim album, which arrives this Friday.
The original “NY Girls,” a seductive, borough-by-borough ode to the Caribbean women of New York, exploded shortly after its May release, with Chronic Law’s smokey delivery turning the track into a certified city anthem. Once artists like Armanii, Valiant, Yaksta, Shaneil Muir, Kraff Gad, and Bayka jumped on the riddim, CJTheChemist knew the movement was bigger than dancehall — and its global traction proved him right. According to him, French Montana reached out first, and the chemistry was instant. “I wanted somebody from New York… He reached out, and I accepted. It’s a big move,” he shared.
French’s addition comes as CJ continues to cement his status as one of dancehall’s most consistent producers, following his breakout with the “1Matik” riddim and the success of Kranium and Chronic Law’s “Higher Life,” which earned multiple nods at the Caribbean Music Awards. But the producer isn’t slowing down. He confirmed a string of new albums under the Chemist Presents series, designed to showcase him as both an artist and producer, alongside a follow-up to his debut The Formula, Vol. 1. As he puts it: “I run di place. Dem try and keep up, but it’s hard!”
With new collaborations from Pablo YG, Dre Island, Dejor, and two upcoming tracks with Dexta Daps — “Rose” and “Champagne” — CJTheChemist is positioning himself for a massive 2026. And if “NY Girls” is any indication, the producer is fully leaning into his role as a bridge between the Caribbean and mainstream global sound.
