Holiday (Lil Nas X song) explained

Holiday
Cover:Lil Nas X - Holiday.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Lil Nas X
Recorded:June 27, 2020
Length:2:35
Label:Columbia
Producer:
Chronology:Lil Nas X
Prev Title:Rodeo (Remix)
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Montero (Call Me by Your Name)
Next Year:2021

"Holiday" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X. It was released on November 13, 2020, through Columbia Records, as a standalone single. A preview of the song, titled "The Origins of Holiday", was released on November 8.[1] It is a Christmas-themed song, described as a stopgap single between his debut EP 7 and follow-up single "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)".[2]

Music videos

"The Origins of Holiday" (trailer)

The music video for "The Origins of Holiday" trailer was directed by Jason Koenig, and produced by Ron Perry, Saul Levitz, Bridgitte Pugh.[3] It has Lil Nas X overtaking the identity of Santa Claus, in a fashion similar to Tim Allen's character in the 1994 film The Santa Clause, and features Michael J. Fox as the character of Marty McFly from the Back to the Future film series.[4]

"Holiday"

The music video for "Holiday" was directed by Gibson Hazard and Lil Nas X, and features Lil Nas X as a futuristic Santa Claus in his workshop on December 24, 2020.[5]

Promotion

Roblox concert

On November 10, 2020, Roblox announced the "Lil Nas X Concert Experience", that began on November 14, 2020, at 1pm PST. The concert was used to promote the single, with Lil Nas X singing a variety of his popular songs through a large avatar.[6] [7] The event was widely considered a success, with it receiving over 33 million views and is Roblox's most popular concert with nearly 1 million concurrent viewers.[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2020–2021)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Greece (IFPI)[9] 10
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[10] 10
Lithuania (AGATA)[11] 3
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] 10

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)! scope="col"
Position
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[13] 70
Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[14] 100
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[15] 94
Global 200 (Billboard)[16] 189
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[17] 74
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[18] 98
Portugal (AFP)[19] 101
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] 51

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Holiday"
RegionDateFormatLabel
VariousNovember 13, 2020Columbia[21] [22]
United StatesNovember 17, 2020Contemporary hit radio[23]
Rhythmic radio[24]
ItalyNovember 20, 2020Radio airplay[25]
United StatesJanuary 18, 2021Hot adult contemporary radio[26]

Notes and References

  1. Iasimone. Ashley. November 8, 2020. Lil Nas X Teases New Single 'Holiday': Watch. Billboard. November 11, 2020.
  2. Web site: "Montero" Is the Gayest No. 1 Single in Billboard History. April 9, 2021. Chris. Molanphy. Slate. April 10, 2021.
  3. Web site: LIL NAS X - THE ORIGINS OF "HOLIDAY" (TRAILER). November 11, 2020. YouTube.
  4. News: Minsker. Evan. November 9, 2020. Watch Lil Nas X Announce New Song "Holiday" in Michael J. Fox–Starring Ad. Pitchfork. November 11, 2020.
  5. Lil Nas X Celebrates Christmas From the Future in 'Holiday' Video. November 14, 2020. November 13, 2020. Shaffer. Claire. Rolling Stone.
  6. lil NAS x Will Debut New Single 'Holiday' During Virtual Boblox Concert. November 14, 2020. Rowley. Glenn. November 10, 2020. Billboard.
  7. Web site: Millman. Ethan. November 10, 2020. Lil Nas X to Play Virtual Concert on Roblox. November 14, 2020. Rolling Stone. en-US.
  8. Web site: Lil Nas X's Roblox concert was attended 33 million times. The Verge. Kastrenakes. Jacob. November 16, 2020. November 20, 2020.
  9. Web site: Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 46/2020. IFPI Greece. November 22, 2020.
  10. Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög. The Music – Songs. is. Plötutíðindi. July 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116053508/https://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/. January 16, 2021. dead.
  11. Web site: 2020 53-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). lt. AGATA. December 31, 2020. July 7, 2021.
  12. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. November 23, 2020. November 20, 2020.
  13. Web site: Stream Top 100 - darabszám alapján - 2020. Mahasz. hu. July 7, 2021.
  14. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2021. Ultratop. January 4, 2022.
  15. Web site: Rapports annuels 2021. Ultratop. January 5, 2022.
  16. Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2021. Billboard. November 30, 2021. December 4, 2021.
  17. Web site: Stream Top 100 - darabszám alapján - 2021. Mahasz. hu. February 1, 2022.
  18. Web site: Tónlistinn – Lög – 2021. Plötutíðindi. is. August 31, 2023.
  19. Web site: Top 1000 Singles + EPs Digitais: Semanas 01 a 52 de 2021 . pt. Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. May 13, 2022.
  20. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2021. Billboard. December 3, 2021.
  21. Web site: HOLIDAY - Single by Lil Nas X on Apple Music. Apple Music. November 13, 2020. November 13, 2020.
  22. Web site: HOLIDAY - Single by Lil Nas X. Spotify. November 13, 2020. November 13, 2020.
  23. Web site: Top 40/M Future Releases. November 13, 2020. All Access Music Group.
  24. Web site: Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases. November 11, 2020. All Access Music Group.
  25. Web site: LIL NAS X "Holiday" | (Radio Date: 20/11/2020).
  26. Web site: Top 40/Rhythmic Future Releases. December 12, 2020. All Access Music Group.

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