Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus - Old Town Road
Musical collaboration"Old Town Road" is a pioneering musical collaboration between Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, blending elements of country and rap to create a unique sound. Initially released by Lil Nas X in December 2018, the song gained widespread popularity after a remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus was released in April 2019. The collaboration was a cultural phenomenon, topping charts globally and sparking discussions about genre boundaries in music. The song's composition features a banjo sample from Nine Inch Nails' "34 Ghosts IV," combined with trap-style drums and bass. This blend of country imagery and hip-hop beats led to its classification as country-trap. Despite being removed from the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Old Town Road" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking records for consecutive weeks at the top. The collaboration's success highlighted the evolving nature of music genres and the potential for innovative fusions.
