How Kanye West Influenced Lil Nas X’s Grandest Commercial Song ‘Industrial Baby’

Published 12/30/2022, 5:00 AM EST

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Kanye West might be stepping into controversies right now and facing a massive financial crisis as a result. But people would still agree that he is one of the most influential musicians and fashion designers of this generation. That’s why brands like Gap, Balenciaga, JP Morgan Chase, and Foot Locker once collaborated with the rapper. Not to forget, Adidas created an independent department for the former Yeezy designer, bringing them a lot of profit.

His contribution to the golden era of pop music is equally commendable. The Atlanta singer laid down some of his best verses like Never Let Me Down, American Boy, and Knock You Down. While fans came across the greatest of team-ups during his journey to becoming a great artist. His influence on the entertainment and fashion industry is unforgettable, which includes Lil Nas X’s commercial song, Industrial Baby.

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Kanye West produced Lil Nas X’s Single hit Industrial Baby 

Back in 2021, Ye collaborated with Lil Nas X for Industrial Baby, which charted top 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the Daytrip’s producers spoke openly about how the hip-hop superstar helped them in the creation of this song. Although Kanye West maintained his silence on the extent of his contribution on the record.

“Kanye gravitated to that one just because it reminded him of some of his anthemic moments, like ‘All of the Lights’,” revealed the team. Moreover, the ex-billionaire also assisted them in the instrumental part while giving the song a finishing touch.

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According to the singers, it was a fangirling moment and truly a dream come true that the Grammy winner worked with them. Lil Nas X, Denzel Baptiste, and David Biral grew up idolizing the work of Kanye West and always admired his iconic music. Therefore, this collaboration was the most unexpected yet satisfying experience for all of them.

“Being able to be a part of something that Kanye has touched is just…the middle school me is just like…it’s just one of those things that’s truly a dream come true.” 

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Meanwhile, the fashion and music mogul is currently not working on anything, hiding in his cocoon after the overbearing financial crisis. His legal and financial counselors are searching for the rapper who is reportedly nowhere to be found. What do you think? Is the Heartless singer taking some rest to make a fierce comeback? Or his mental fragility has finally come to the point of breaking? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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