Old Town Road Remix «ORIGINAL»

Watch the cinematic official movie for the 'Old Town Road' remix, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and a host of celebrity cameos:

To keep the momentum going and protect the song's No. 1 spot, Lil Nas X released a series of increasingly diverse remixes: Old Town Road Remix

Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus LilNasXVEVO YouTube• 17 May 2019 The Remix Phenomenon Watch the cinematic official movie for the 'Old

In a move of tactical genius, Lil Nas X reached out to country icon for a remix to solidify the song's country credentials. Released on April 5, 2019, the remix was an instant smash. Cyrus’s gravelly vocals on the chorus and his verse about "diamond rings and Fendi sports bras" bridged the gap between traditional country and modern hip-hop. Released on April 5, 2019, the remix was an instant smash

The song first gained traction on , where the "Yeehaw Challenge" turned it into a viral sensation. However, its meteoric rise faced a major hurdle when Billboard removed the song from its Hot Country Songs chart, claiming it did not "embrace enough elements of today’s country music". This decision sparked a massive cultural debate about genre boundaries and race in the music industry. The Billy Ray Cyrus Collaboration

The story of the "Old Town Road" remix is a modern underdog tale that redefined the music industry through the power of the internet. It began with a $30 beat and ended with a record-shattering 19-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The Bedroom Producer and the $30 Beat

In late 2018, (born Montero Lamar Hill) was a college dropout living with his sister, trying to make it as a musical artist. He found a "country-trap" beat online composed by Dutch producer YoungKio , which famously sampled "34 Ghosts IV" by Nine Inch Nails . After purchasing the beat for just $30, Lil Nas X recorded "Old Town Road" in a single day at an Atlanta studio. The TikTok Spark and Billboard Controversy