Rodeo (Lil Nas X and Cardi B song)
| "Rodeo" | |
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| Song by Lil Nas X and Cardi B | |
| from the EP 7 | |
| Released | June 21, 2019 |
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| Length | 2:39 |
| Label | Columbia |
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| "Rodeo" on YouTube | |
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"Rodeo" is a song by American rapper and singer Lil Nas X and American rapper Cardi B from the former's debut EP 7 (2019).[1][2] It was written by Montero Hill and Belcalis Almánzar, alongside Take a Daytrip's David Biral and Denzel Baptiste, Roy Lenzo and Russ Chell, who produced the song.[3]
Background and composition[edit]
According to Take a Daytrip, the guitar lick for "Rodeo" was introduced during Lil Nas X's first studio session ever. The song's chorus was the first part they completed, which was posted to the singer's Instagram before the rest of the song was finished, and drew three million views within two days. A solo version of it was completed a month and a half later in New York City. Cardi B's verse was a late addition to "Rodeo", which Lil Nas X texted to the producers when they "were in the studio working on something else".[4]
Lil Nas X revealed the song's name as part of the tracklist for his debut EP 7 (2019). Cardi B's appearance on it was not announced until the EP's release on June 21, 2019.[5] "Rodeo" samples a guitar riff, described by Uproxx as "a harder rock-oriented loop" similar to Heart's "Barracuda" (1977), "and finds Lil Nas X leaning into his country trap vocal to censure a romantic flame for her dependence on his largesse".[6]
Critical reception[edit]
Pitchfork's Alphonse Pierre wrote that "'Rodeo' hits all the beats of 'Mo Bamba'" (2017), describing it as "a desperate return to the bulletproof cowboy persona".[7] Erika Marie of HotNewHipHop thought that the song "brings more of a hip hop vibe with Cardi's aggressive rap addition, but with only two verses, there's much to be left for listeners".[8] Jezebel's Hazel Cills noted that it "treads in the same yeehaw energy as his big hit", and added that "Cardi rules the song".[9] Nina Braca of Spin stated that "Rodeo" retains the rapper's "country-trap style with twanging guitars", and called Cardi B's verse "energetic".[10] NPR's Meaghan Garvey called the song "an outlaw banger", noting that it sees Lil Nas X's "cartoon cowboy drawl" return.[11]
Credits and personnel[edit]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]
- Lil Nas X – lead vocals, songwriting
- Cardi B – lead vocals, songwriting
- Roy Lenzo – songwriting, production
- Russ Chell – songwriting, production
- Take a Daytrip – songwriting, production
- Denzel Baptiste – recording
- DJ Swivel – mixing
- Colin Leonard – mastering
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] | 6 |
References[edit]
- ↑ D'Souza, Shaad (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X drops debut EP 7 feat Cardi B". The Fader. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ Yang, Rachel (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X drops EP 7, featuring Cardi B and 'Old Town Road'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ Espinoza, Joshua (June 21, 2019). "Listen to Lil Nas X's Debut EP '7' f/ Cardi B and Billy Ray Cyrus". Complex. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ Skelton, Eric (June 22, 2019). "Stories From the Making of Lil Nas X's Debut EP, Told by Producers Take A Daytrip". Complex. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
- ↑ Saponara, Michael (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X Releases '7' EP". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ Williams, Aaron (June 21, 2019). "Cardi B Joins Lil Nas X At The 'Rodeo' On His Breezy, Versatile '7' EP". Uproxx. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ Pierre, Alphonse (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X: 7 EP Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ Marie, Erika (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X & Cardi B Join Forces On 'Rodeo'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ Cills, Hazel (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X and Cardi B Prove the Yeehaw Agenda Is Eternal". Jezebel. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ↑ Braca, Nina (June 24, 2019). "Here Are the Lyrics to Lil Nas X & Cardi B's 'Rodeo'". Spin. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ↑ Garvey, Meaghan (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X Is More Than Just A Meme Lord, Apparently". NPR. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ "7 EP / Lil Nas X – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 1, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
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