Lil Nas X Teases A New Album To Drop This Summer Following ‘Montero’

Lil Nas X revealed that he is coming out with new music as early as this summer. The “Industry Baby” rapper answered fans’ questions on Twitter Monday (Feb. 20). Montero was released in 2021.

When asked about when his next album is coming, Lil Nas, 23, responded: “Most likely summer.” The Georgia native was more evasive when there was a question about whether the next collection will have any big features,

ooooooh

— ☆ ‧dreamboy··‧̩̥˟͙冬˟͙‧̩̥l (@LilNasX) February 20, 2023?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">responding simply, “ooooooh.”

As for how many songs the untitled next album might contain, Lil Nas X said he wasn’t sure yet. “idk i love so many songs plus i’m still in the studio making music so it’s gone be hard to pick,” he wrote.

When a different fan requested that Lil Nas make another sad song,” the rapper said that he hasn’t been feeling that way as of late. “I didn’t make many of those I been too happy lately,” he

i didn’t make many of those i been too happy lately

— ☆ ‧dreamboy··‧̩̥˟͙冬˟͙‧̩̥l (@LilNasX) February 20, 2023?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">responded. Meanwhile, one of his fans expressed the feelings of his many followers, telling him, “take your time but also hurry the hell up.” Lil Nas had the perfect response,

it’s mostly planning now. i could easily just release music but i have to build moments around this shit. i have to go bigger than before!

— ☆ ‧dreamboy··‧̩̥˟͙冬˟͙‧̩̥l (@LilNasX) February 20, 2023?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">writing, “it’s mostly planning now. i could easily just release music but i have to build moments around this s—. i have to go bigger than before!” And while he hasn’t officially teased any music from the next collection yet, the rapper hinted that the leaked track with Saucy Santana, “Down Souf Hoes,” is slated to be included on the album.

Ranking The Best 10 Pop Songs of 2021

• 10. Driver's License - Olivia Rodrigo

  Olivia Rodrigo gave teens a new angsty idol to look up to, with her debut hit “Driver’s License.” The song encompasses a teenage girl pining over an ex who has since moved on from her.

• 9. Solar Power - Lorde

  Her first released song by her album of the same name, “Solar Power” showed us a Lorde we’ve never seen before. Singing about that infectious, flirtatious summer energy that takes hold of us all.

• 8. Without You - The Kid LAROI feat. Miley Cyrus

  Miley’s collaboration on LAROI’s track blends seamlessly with the teenager’s voice, even though the two each have their own signature croon. Miley’s addition brings a new maturity to the track.

• 7. Take My Breath - The Weeknd

  The Weeknd is continuing his ’80s sound, with “Take My Breath,” a disco, dance-pop, synth-pop, funk and synthwave track with elements of alternative rock and psychedelic pop.

• 6. Montero (Call Me By Your Name) - Lil Nas X

  Lil Nas X was met with lots of criticism this year, propelled by the music video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” in which we see Lil Nas X twerk on Satan.

• 5. Woman Like Me - Adele

  This is what we’ve been WAITING FOR! This haunting, dark Adele in “Woman Like Me” is the perfect diss track to her ex, Simon Konecki. Adele delivers all her complaints in such a calm manner, it makes it all more powerful.

• 4. Get Into It (Yuh) - Doja Cat

  Doja Cat has come out with the best album of the year, so picking one song was a tough one. Nonetheless, “Get Into It (Yuh)” is the most fun song on the album.

• 3. Essence - Wizkid feat. Tems

  Nigerian singer Wizkid is joined by fellow Nigerian singer Tems in this “sensual” song, which sees the duo express their desire for each other.

• 2. Your Power - Billie Eilish

  Your Power” confronts abusers who exploit underage girls, so Eilish flips the responsibility on the viewer to consider their baggage. She said her song can be applied to anyone.

• 1. Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic

  Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak of Silk Sonic came with a hit that still gets us to this day. The ’70s soul/R&B vibe of “Leave The Door Open” as well as their recently released “Smokin Out The Window” is the third song the duo have released together. “Leave The Door Open” is how we’d like to remember 2021.