Lil Nas X adds another dub to his wins column with the cover art for Montero. No, it’s not literally a bunch of pregnant-man emoji, but spiritually … let’s just say you might need protection. Montero showcases Lil Nas X at the center of a mystical landscape, rising (or is he falling?), glowing from within. Completely naked with a perfect arch in his back, Lil Nas X’s debut album cover is a shrine to all that makes him who he is — from his wildest dreams to his wildest fantasies. Lil Nas X’s rollout has accomplished all of that and then some. After his Satan shoes with MSCHF caused enough uproar to get recalled, the innovator used the backlash to promote his “Industry Baby” music video and swing a collab with Tony Hawk. Montero is out on September 17 with viral track “Montero (Call Me by Your Name) and more. Follow Lil Nas X down the rainbow rabbit hole. You might like it. You never know.
Update, Wednesday, September 1, at 12:30 p.m.: Dive right into Montero with the official track list. Lil Nas X finally revealed the track list for his debut album, and now we know why he was being so secretive. The 15-track album has features from Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus, and Elton John on top of Jack Harlow’s appearance in “Industry Baby.” It’s an album full of dream collabs, but don’t underestimate his solo stuff. A clip of “Thats What I Want” plays in the background of the announcement — as a naked Lil Nas X floats into the album art — and it’s a whole vibe. Below, find the full track list and start manifesting that deluxe album.
