The wait is over… well kinda. Lil Nas X just announced the release of his new anticipated studio album “Montero”. On August 31 the “Industry Baby” singer revealed the cover and full tracklist.
“MONTERO” 🦋💕
THE DEBUT ALBUM
OUT SEP. 17. 2021 pic.twitter.com/oga7KGClvI— pussy (@LilNasX) August 31, 2021
It includes collaborations with artists such as Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Jack Harlow, and Megan Thee Stallion.
“MONTERO” 🦋💕
TRACKLIST 💿
ALBUM OUT
SEP. 17. 2021 pic.twitter.com/YwkOvuDJlH— pussy (@LilNasX) September 1, 2021
Lil Nas X’s Inspiration
The 22-year-old also notes the inspiration for the cover. Using references from a piece titled Genesis II created by artist John Stephens. The artwork goes by “The Glory of the Eternal, it relates to the bible verses Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2, Where it shows how God created the earth from nothingness.
Nas X tweeted a Bible verse referring to God completing the Heavens and the Earth, and resting on the seventh day.
INSPIRATION BEHIND
“MONTERO” 🦋💕
ALBUM ART:ARTISTS: John Stephens
ART: (Genesis II)“Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work” pic.twitter.com/0Ba9SJ6m2a
— pussy (@LilNasX) August 31, 2021
Montero
The artwork portrays the tangible nature of the world. “The earth was shapeless and void, covered in darkness over the vast waters.”
Others, for example, the Tidal Twitter account, mentioned that the cover art was inspired by a SpongeBob SquarePants lore. The singer made sure to poke some fun at the post as well.
Inspired by none other than SpongeBob SquarePants. pic.twitter.com/vUNE01P6F1
— TIDAL (@TIDAL) August 31, 2021
Lil Nas X has come far and wide from his hometown in Atlanta. Having approximately 55 million listeners on Spotify alone. 6.8 million followers on Twitter, and possessing a diamond-certified single with “Old Town Road”. It is safe to say that X has come through, and is here to change how we see the industry today.
Montero will be available on all streaming platforms on September 17.
