Multi-platinum, award-winning artist Lil Nas X, also known as Montero Hill, has released a new single titled “J CHRIST,” his first in two years. The track, available through Columbia Records, was co-written by Lil Nas X, Omer Fedi, Mike Levy [Gesaffelstein], and Blake Slatkin, and produced by Fedi, Gesaffelstein, and Lil Nas X himself.
The song’s release marks a new chapter in Lil Nas X’s career, symbolizing DAY ZERO of this era. The official video for “J CHRIST” serves as Lil Nas X’s solo directorial debut and is based on a story he wrote. It features a blend of subversive elements and depicts Nas overcoming both heavenly and hellish challenges, ultimately choosing a path of faith. This path is a unique expression of his spirituality, acknowledging his past, including a nod to his iconic video for “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).”
LIL NAS X’s Continued Evolution and Impact in the Music Industry
The video was shot in Mexico City and involved production collaboration with SixTwentySix and Habitant Productions, with visual effects by Mathematic. Its premiere featured numerous celebrity appearances.
Lil Nas X has been a significant figure in the music industry since his historic breakout with “Old Town Road,” which holds the record for the longest-running number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the second-highest certified single of all time with a 17x-platinum certification. His debut album, Montero, released in 2021, reached number two on the Billboard 200 and earned him multiple awards, including two GRAMMY® Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and two American Music Awards. He also received the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest honoree.
The release of “J CHRIST” and its accompanying video signals Lil Nas X’s continued impact and evolution in the music industry, promising more music, visuals, and revelations to come.
