MONTERO by Lil Nas X

MONTERO is the debut studio album by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X, released on September 17, 2021, by Columbia Records. It was supported by the singles "MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)", "SUN GOES DOWN", "INDUSTRY BABY (feat. Jack Harlow)", and "THATS WHAT I WANT", the first and third of which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 while the latter reached the top 10. The album has been mostly described as a pop rap record by critics. Primarily rooted in hip-hop and pop, the hook-dominated album incorporates trap beats and distorted hard rock, and draws elements from 2000s R&B and stadium ballads. It features guest appearances from Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion, and Miley Cyrus. Upon release, MONTERO received acclaim from music critics, who often commended its bold and heartfelt subject matter, and the eclectic production. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 85 based on 19 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". At the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the album and its singles received a total of four nominations, including Album of the Year, Nas' second consecutive nomination in the category. The singer performed "DEAD RIGHT NOW" at the ceremony. ℗ 2021 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment