"C7osure (You Like)" is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X. It is the seventh track on his second EP, 7 (2019). The song was produced by Boi-1da and Allen Ritter, with miscellaneous production by Abaz and X-Plosive.
| "C7osure (You Like)" | |
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| Song by Lil Nas X | |
| from the EP 7 | |
| Released | June 21, 2019 |
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| Length | 2:32 |
| Label | Columbia |
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| Audio video | |
| "C7osure (You Like)" on YouTube | |
Background
editGerman producers X-Plosive and Abaz created a sketch for the beat two years prior to its release. In an interview with Rolling Stone, they said they "had Drake on our minds [making that], something really melodic."[1]
Lyrics and composition
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nope @LilNasX
some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to my song c7osure. 🌈🤩✨
June 30, 2019[2]
In the song, Lil Nas X tells his fans that he plans to never have a solid plan.[3] Desire Thompson of Vibe states that the message of the song is about "pushing forward, despite fears of what's on the other side."[4]
On June 30, 2019, the last day of Pride Month, Lil Nas X tweeted that the lyrics of "C7osure" talk about his sexuality.[5] He also tweeted the track cover that has a rainbow colored building, going as far as to say "dead-ass thought I made it obvious", and showing two pictures of the EP cover. One with how it normally looks, and one where the picture is zoomed in on the rainbow building.[6] He said that the lyrics of "C7osure" confirm his identification as a member of the LGBT community.[7]
Reception
editCraig Jenkins of Vulture describes the track as "a promising up-tempo disco jam." Jenkins describes "C7osure" and "Panini" as "breezy, catchy love songs."[8]
Personnel
edit- Lil Nas X – lead artist
- Boi-1da – production
- Allen Ritter – production
- Abaz – miscellaneous production
- X-Plosive – miscellaneous production
- DJ Riggins – assistant engineering
- Jacob Richards – assistant engineering
- Mike Seaberg – assistant engineering
- Ray Charles Brown, Jr. – recording engineer
- Jaycen Joshua – mixing
- Eric Lagg – mastering
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Lithuania (AGATA)[9] | 60 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 27 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] | 14 |
References
edit- ^ Elias Leight; Brendan Klinkenberg; Charles Holmes (June 21, 2019). "How Do You Follow Up 'Old Town Road?' If You're Michael Scott , You Don't Try". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- ^ Montero Lamar Hill [@LilNasX] (June 30, 2019). "some of y'all already know, some of y'all don't care, some of y'all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y'all to listen closely to my song c7osure. 🌈🤩✨" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Ch, Devin (June 22, 2019). "Lil Nas X Finds "C7osure (You Like)" In The Most Unexpected Way". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Thompson, Desire (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X Comes Out As Gay, Earns Platinum Plaque For "Old Town Road"". Vibe. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Morgan (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X came out of the closet on the last day of Pride Month. He let his lyrics tell the story". Washington Post. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "'I Made It Obvious': Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Sexuality In New Song On Last Day Of Pride Month". Essence. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Jacobs, Julia (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X Comes Out on Last Day of Pride Month". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X's Post-'Old Town Road' EP Is a Mess". Vulture. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 12, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
- ^ "Lil Nas X Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2019.