Industry Baby

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"Industry Baby"
Single cover
Single by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow
from the album Montero
ReleasedJuly 23, 2021 (2021-07-23)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length3:31
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Lil Nas X singles chronology
"Sun Goes Down"
(2021) 		"Industry Baby"
(2021)
Jack Harlow singles chronology
"I Won"
(2021) 		"Industry Baby"
(2021) 		"SUVs (Black on Black)"
(2021)
Music video
"Industry Baby" on YouTube

"Industry Baby" is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X and American rapper Jack Harlow. It was released on July 23, 2021, through Columbia Records.[1] The song features co-production by American rapper and record producer Kanye West and production duo Take a Daytrip. It serves as the third single from Lil Nas X's upcoming first studio album Montero and the follow-up to his previous singles, "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" and "Sun Goes Down", both of which are also expected to be featured on the album.[2][3] It has been described as a pop-influenced rap anthem.[4][5] The song debuted at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of August 7, 2021.

Background and release[]

Main article: Satan Shoes

In March 2021, Nike, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the art collective MSCHF, who designed the Satan Shoes as promotion for Lil Nas X's song, "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)".[6] The case was settled in April,[7] though on July 16, Lil Nas X posted a video on TikTok claiming that he had an upcoming court hearing regarding it on July 19.[8] The date of this supposed court hearing, however, turned out to be the release date of the teaser for "Industry Baby" in the form of a skit parodying the lawsuit, with him ostensibly appearing on trial for the Satan Shoes, but quickly shifting focus towards his sexuality.[8][9][10] The teaser was accompanied by a website.[11]

In late June, a demo version of the song with slightly different instrumentals was leaked online.[12] The demo version included no features.

Ahead of the song's release, Lil Nas X shared a letter addressed to his 20-year-old self noting that the song is one "for us". Among other things, he writes of his stagnation during the COVID-19 pandemic, ostracization due to his sexuality, and staying strong in the face of adversity to witness his future success.[13]

Alongside the release of the song and music video on July 23, 2021, Lil Nas X also partnered with the non-profit organization The Bail Project through the Bail X Fund, raising money with the goal of ending cash bail in the United States in mind.[14]

Composition[]

The song is written in the key of E-flat minor, using a iv-V-i chord progression.[15] Marching percussion is also heavily utilized during the pre-chorus.

Music video[]

Taking place within the fictitious Montero State Prison, the music video for "Industry Baby" continues after the teaser video wherein Lil Nas X is sentenced to five years in prison for being gay.[16] The video pays homage to the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption and the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz.[17] The dancing was choreographed by Sean Bankhead.[18]

The video was directed by and produced by Andrew Lerios based on a story by Lil Nas. It was choreographed by Sean Bankhead. Bryson Pintard was the art director. The video starred Lil Nas, Jack Harlow and Colton Haynes as Head of security and as a prison guard. The video incorporated 20 dancers, 9 "prison guards" and 29 "prisoners".

Five days later, on July 28, 2021, Lil Nas X trolled fans by releasing the "uncensored" version. The title refers to the censoring of the naked shower dancing scene from the original. This version starts the same as the original, but when the shower head is shown just before the dance starts, the video appears to buffer, showing a spinning circle. The video stays this way for the remaining duration of the music video, never actually showing the rest of the video or uncensoring the censored scene. [19]

Credits and personnel[]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[20]

  • Lil Nas X – lead vocals, songwriting
  • Jack Harlow – featured vocals, songwriting
  • Take a Daytrip – production, vocal production
    • David Biral – songwriting
    • Denzel Baptiste – songwriting, recording engineering
  • Kanye West – production
  • Nick Lee – songwriting, co-production, trombone
  • Roy Lenzo – recording engineering
  • David Dickenson – recording assistant
  • Drew Sliger – recording assistant, miscellaneous producer
  • Mervin Hernandez – recording assistant
  • Eric Lagg – mastering
  • Patrizio "Teezio" Pigliapoco – mixing

Charts[]

Chart performance for "Industry Baby"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[21] 5
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[22] 11
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[23] 36
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[24] 27
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[25] 3
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[26] 6
Denmark (Tracklisten)[27] 4
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[28] 8
France (SNEP)[29] 12
Germany (Official German Charts)[30] 13
Global 200 (Billboard)[31] 3
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[32] 6
India (IMI)[33] 12
Ireland (IRMA)[34] 7
Italy (FIMI)[35] 44
Lithuania (AGATA)[36] 6
Malaysia (RIM)[37] 13
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[38] 33
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[39] 15
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[40] 3
Norway (VG-lista)[41] 3
Portugal (AFP)[42] 1
Singapore (RIAS)[43] 4
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[44] 5
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[45] 39
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[46] 14
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[47] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[48] 7
UK R&B (OCC)[49] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[50] 2
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[51] 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[52] 18
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[53] 10

Certifications[]

Certifications for "Industry Baby"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[54] Gold 500,000double-dagger

double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history[]

Release dates and formats for "Industry Baby"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various July 23, 2021
Columbia [55]
Russia July 31, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Sony [56]
United States August 3, 2021 Columbia [57]
Rhythmic contemporary radio [58]
Urban contemporary radio [59]
Australia August 20, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Sony [60]

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