And for all of Nas X’s online antics over the years, it’s clear that he’s been honing in on the music in equal measure. Here are six observations from our early listens to Montero.

Lil Nas X’s self-presentation in “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” is a stark contrast from his persona when “Old Town Road” stormed into the public consciousness two years ago.

Lil Nas X's 'Montero' album Meanwhile, during a pandemic that would have slain a lesser rising star, "Old Town Road" became "the longest-running No. 1 song in history" (Times again), and it wasn't ...

On Aug. 25, Lil Nas X shared a 90-second teaser for Montero, that featured him as a newscaster. In another scene, he’s seen driving a car in the desert as a snippet of a new song plays in the ...

Lil Nas X's new single is "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)." (Filip Custic) Let’s give Lil Nas X credit for the ample ground he breaks in the splashy music video for his new song “Montero (Call ...

Last week saw Genius link up with the pop star to discuss the meaning behind Montego’s lyrics. Lil Nas X made tis song for people out there who may have some self-loathing attached to their ...

Lil Nas X released his first full-length album, "Montero," on Friday. Overall, it's an impressive pop debut with a satisfying mix of fun bops and vulnerability. The best songs are "Montero (Call ...

Genius actually managed to catch up with the superstar to delve into the lyrics for Montero. For Lil Nas X, it was a process of making art that others might be able to see themselves in without ...

When Lil Nas X released the music video for his new single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” on Friday, social media quickly flooded with responses both euphoric and scathing. The provocative ...

Finishing one of the most memorable rollouts of the past few years, Lil Nas X finally gave birth to his debut album, Montero, this week. It’s been a hell of a year for the 22-year-old artist.

Two-time Grammy winner Lil Nas X is a marketing genius and an incredibly successful hitmaker. Here's how he has made his riches in a relatively short time.