C7osure (You Like)

Song by Lil Nas X

"C7osure (You Like)"

Song by Lil Nas X
from the EP  7
Released| June 21, 2019
Genre|

* House
* R&B
* pop-rap

Length| 2:32
Label| Columbia
Songwriter(s)|

* Montero Hill
* Allen Ritter
* Matthew Jehu Samuels
* Imran Abbas
* Jahaan Sweet
* Thomas Kessler

Producer(s)|

* Boi-1da
* Ritter
* Abaz (misc.)
* X-Plosive (misc.)

Audio video
"C7osure (You Like)" on YouTube

"C7osure (You Like)" is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X. It is the seventh track on his second EP, 7 (2019). The song was produced by Boi-1da and Allen Ritter, with miscellaneous production by Abaz and X-Plosive.

## Background

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German producers X-Plosive and Abaz created a sketch for the beat two years prior to its release. In an interview with Rolling Stone, they said they "had Drake on our minds [making that], something really melodic."[1]

## Lyrics and composition

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> @LilNasX

> some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to my song c7osure. 🌈🤩✨

> June 30, 2019[2]

In the song, Lil Nas X tells his fans that he plans to never have a solid plan.[3] Desire Thompson of Vibe states that the message of the song is about "pushing forward, despite fears of what's on the other side."[4]

On June 30, 2019, the last day of Pride Month, Lil Nas X tweeted that the lyrics of "C7osure" talk about his sexuality.[5] He also tweeted the track cover that has a rainbow colored building, going as far as to say "dead-ass thought I made it obvious", and showing two pictures of the EP cover. One with how it normally looks, and one where the picture is zoomed in on the rainbow building.[6] He said that the lyrics of "C7osure" confirm his identification as a member of the LGBT community.[7]

## Reception

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Craig Jenkins of Vulture describes the track as "a promising up-tempo disco jam." Jenkins describes "C7osure" and "Panini" as "breezy, catchy love songs."[8]

## Personnel

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* Lil Nas X – lead artist
* Boi-1da – production
* Allen Ritter – production
* Abaz – miscellaneous production
* X-Plosive – miscellaneous production
* DJ Riggins – assistant engineering
* Jacob Richards – assistant engineering
* Mike Seaberg – assistant engineering
* Ray Charles Brown, Jr. – recording engineer
* Jaycen Joshua – mixing
* Eric Lagg – mastering

## Charts

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Chart (2019)  | Peak
position

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Lithuania (AGATA)[9] | 60
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 27
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[11] | 14

## References

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1. ^ Elias Leight; Brendan Klinkenberg; Charles Holmes (June 21, 2019). "How Do You Follow Up 'Old Town Road?' If You're Michael Scott , You Don't Try". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
2. ^ Montero Lamar Hill [@LilNasX] (June 30, 2019). "some of y'all already know, some of y'all don't care, some of y'all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y'all to listen closely to my song c7osure. 🌈🤩✨" (Tweet) - via Twitter.
3. ^ Ch, Devin (June 22, 2019). "Lil Nas X Finds "C7osure (You Like)" In The Most Unexpected Way". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
4. ^ Thompson, Desire (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X Comes Out As Gay, Earns Platinum Plaque For "Old Town Road"". Vibe. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
5. ^ Krakow, Morgan (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X came out of the closet on the last day of Pride Month. He let his lyrics tell the story". Washington Post. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
6. ^ "'I Made It Obvious': Lil Nas X Opens Up About His Sexuality In New Song On Last Day Of Pride Month". Essence. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
7. ^ Jacobs, Julia (July 1, 2019). "Lil Nas X Comes Out on Last Day of Pride Month". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
8. ^ Jenkins, Craig (June 21, 2019). "Lil Nas X's Post-'Old Town Road' EP Is a Mess". Vulture. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
9. ^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 12, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
11. ^ "Lil Nas X Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2019.

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Lil Nas X

* Discography
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Montero (2021)

Extended plays|

* 7 (2019)

Singles|

* "Old Town Road"
* "Panini"
* "Rodeo"
* "Holiday"
* "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)"
* "Sun Goes Down"
* "Industry Baby"
* "Thats What I Want"
* "Lost in the Citadel"
* "Late to da Party"
* "Star Walkin'"
* "J Christ"

Featured singles|

* "He Knows"

Other songs|

* "F9mily (You & Me)"
* "C7osure (You Like)"

Tours|

* Long Live Montero Tour

Fashion|

* Satan Shoes
* Pink Versace suit and harness

Film|

* Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero

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