For the Barrett Strong song of a similar name, see Money (That's What I Want).
"Thats What I Want"
Single by Lil Nas X
from the album Montero
Released
September 18, 2021
Recorded
2020
Genre
Pop rock
power pop
Length
2:23
Label
Columbia
Songwriter(s)
Montero Hill
Omer Fedi
Blake Slatkin
Ryan Tedder
Keegan Bach
Producer(s)
Omer Fedi
Blake Slatkin
Ryan Tedder
KBeaZy
Lil Nas X singles chronology
"Industry Baby" (2021)
"Thats What I Want" (2021)
"Lost in the Citadel" (2022)
Music video
"Thats What I Want" on YouTube
"Thats What I Want" (stylised in all caps) is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X, released through Columbia Records on September 18, 2021, as the fourth single from his debut studio album Montero (2021). It is a pop rock song with elements of power pop, while the artist is singing about wanting love. It was written by Lil Nas X and the song's producers, Omer Fedi, Blake Slatkin, Ryan Tedder, and KBeaZy.
It received favorable reviews, with critics comparing it to Outkast's work, especially to their 2003 single "Hey Ya!". The song's release was accompanied by a Stillz-directed music video featuring the rapper falling in love with a football player. It contains a cameo from Billy Porter and an homage to the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain. Lil Nas X performed this song for the first time on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. It became a top ten hit in 10 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
"ThatsWhatIWant" (stylised in all caps) is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X, released through Columbia Records on September 18, 2021, as the fourth...
"Industry Baby" (featuring Jack Harlow), along with the top-ten single "ThatsWhatIWant". Known for his queer visuals and social media presence, Lil Nas X...
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