"Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X, featuring Jack Harlow, is a defiant anthem that addresses his status as a permanent fixture in the music industry rather than a "one-hit wonder". Released in July 2021 as part of his debut album Montero , the track was co-produced by Kanye West and Take a Daytrip. Key Themes and Cultural Significance
: West contributed by layering instruments and adding an "anthemic" feel with horns, reminiscent of his own track "All of the Lights". Lil Nas Industry Baby Ft
: The music video and its prelude depict Lil Nas X being sentenced to "Montero State Prison"—a satirical take on a real-life Nike lawsuit—where he and Jack Harlow eventually lead a prison break. Production and Collaborations "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X, featuring Jack