Lil Nas X, the 21-year-old sensation behind the viral hit “Old Town Road,” has made an exciting announcement about his upcoming single, “Holiday,” which promises to be a catchy tune that you’ll find hard to shake off. The reveal came with a special appearance by the beloved Michael J. Fox, adding even more anticipation to the release.
The teaser for “Holiday” premiered during a commercial break of the New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. The video features Lil Nas X embarking on a time-traveling adventure with his trusty horse, Panini, while the familiar sounds of “Old Town Road” play in the background. In a playful homage to Back to the Future, Fox, as Marty McFly, warns Lil Nas X to steer clear of 2020: “Just don’t go to 2020,” he cautions.
In the trailer, viewers also witness Santa getting ejected from a bar, and when Lil Nas X picks up Santa’s hat, the label transforms from “Santa Claus” to “Santa Nas X.” The text then declares, “You are the new Santa,” just as Panini morphs into a reindeer. The scene concludes with the duo soaring off into the sky as the new track starts to play. The single is set to drop this Friday.
Fox expressed his excitement about being part of the project, tweeting, “It’s always a good time when you travel back to the past. Thrilled to be a part of this! Good luck in the future @LilNasX.”
Fans have eagerly awaited Lil Nas X’s return to music. Back in July, he hinted that his new album was “almost finished” and mentioned he was also working on a mixtape. In addition to his music, he’s stepping into a new role as a children’s book author with “C Is for Country,” scheduled for release on January 5, 2021. The book promises to take readers on a delightful alphabet journey featuring Lil Nas X and Panini.
Additionally, Lil Nas X made an appearance on the new Sesame Street spinoff, The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo, earlier this year. His previous track, “Old Town Road,” made history as the longest-running No. 1 single on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and became a social media phenomenon, dominating platforms like TikTok.
The teaser ends with a cliffhanger, featuring a “To be continued” message as the sleigh takes off, leaving fans eager for the full release. If the song delivers as much as the teaser suggests, it could potentially reach the heights of “Old Town Road.” As long as he follows Fox’s advice, the journey should be a smooth one for our new Santa.
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Summary:
Lil Nas X is set to release his new holiday single “Holiday,” featuring a cameo from Michael J. Fox, on Friday. The teaser showcases a fun time-traveling adventure with themes from Back to the Future, suggesting a catchy tune that will likely resonate with fans. Alongside his music, Lil Nas X is also releasing a children’s book titled “C Is for Country” in January. His previous hit, “Old Town Road,” set records and remains a cultural phenomenon.