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	"'''Light Again'''" is a song recorded by American rapper ]. Produced by ] and scheduled for release on 15 November 2024, it is the initial publication of the chapter titled "Dreamboy".<ref name="RS1" >{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-nas-x-light-again-single-announcement-1235161827/\|title=Dreamboy Phase One {{!}} Lil Nas X Will Bounce Back From His Comeback With Upcoming Single 'Light Again'\|access-date=November 13, 2024\|date=November 11, 2024\|magazine=]\|first=Larisha\|last=Paul}}</ref> In March 2024, Nas X shared a demo version of "Light Again" on ].<ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-nas-x-light-again-listen-1234996805/\|magazine=]\|date=March 29, 2024\|access-date=November 13, 2024\|title=Lil Nas X ‘Might Get in Trouble’ for Dropping His New Song on SoundCloud\|first=Thomás\|last=Miler}}</ref>
			"'''Light Again!'''" (stylized in ]) is a song recorded by American rapper ]. It features production by ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Green \|first=Walden \|date=2024-11-15 \|title=Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter Co-Produces Lil Nas X's New Song "Light Again!" \|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/daft-punks-thomas-bangalter-co-produces-lil-nas-xs-new-song-light-again-watch/ \|access-date=2024-11-18 \|website=Pitchfork \|language=en-US}}</ref> The song features a sample from "]" by ] and interpolates "]" by ]. In March 2024, Nas X shared an early demo version of "Light Again" on ] after sharing a snippet on ].<ref>{{cite magazine \|last=Miler \|first=Thomás \|date=March 29, 2024 \|title=Lil Nas X 'Might Get in Trouble' for Dropping His New Song on SoundCloud \|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-nas-x-light-again-listen-1234996805/ \|access-date=November 13, 2024 \|magazine=]}}</ref> The finished song released on November 15, 2024, through ]. It marks the first single from an upcoming project titled ''Dreamboy''.<ref name="RS1" >{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-nas-x-light-again-single-announcement-1235161827/\|title=Dreamboy Phase One {{!}} Lil Nas X Will Bounce Back From His Comeback With Upcoming Single 'Light Again'\|access-date=November 13, 2024\|date=November 11, 2024\|magazine=]\|first=Larisha\|last=Paul}}</ref> The song is one of two tracks that he appears on for ], the other being "]", with ].

			==Release==
			On January 31, 2024, Lil Nas X released a snippet of the song on ] under the name "Light Again". Due to the attention created by the snippet, on March 29, 2024, Lil Nas X released a demo of the song on ].<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Mier \|first=Tomás \|date=2024-03-29 \|title=Lil Nas X 'Might Get in Trouble' for Dropping His New Song on SoundCloud \|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-nas-x-light-again-listen-1234996805/ \|access-date=2024-11-18 \|magazine=Rolling Stone \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-03-29 \|title=Lil Nas X Shared A New Song He Thinks He's 'Gonna Get In Trouble For' \|url=https://uproxx.com/music/lil-nas-x-light-again-soundcloud/ \|access-date=2024-11-18 \|website=UPROXX \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			On November 7, 2024, he announced the song's release for the following Friday. Leading up to the release, a series of promo videos featuring an alternate personality of Lil Nas X, called "Dreamboy", were posted online.<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Daw \|first=Stephen \|date=2024-11-15 \|title=Lil Nas X Looks for the Silver Lining on New Single 'Light Again': Stream It Now \|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/lil-nas-x-light-again-stream-1235828863/ \|access-date=2024-11-18 \|magazine=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			==Music video==
			The music video for "Light Again!" was uploaded on November 15, 2024, on Lil Nas X's ] channel through ].<ref>{{cite magazine \| url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-nas-x-light-again-video-1235166607/ \| title=Lil Nas X Throws 'Project X'-Style Party in Sweaty 'Light Again' Video \| magazine=] \| date=November 15, 2024 }}</ref> It was directed by Andrew Donoho and produced by Landon Kovalick and Sault Levitz. The video starred Lil Nas X alongside lots of his fans at a warehouse party.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-11-15 \|title=Lil Nas X's 'Light Again' Video Captures A Chaotic, Expanding Party \|url=https://uproxx.com/music/lil-nas-x-light-again-video/ \|access-date=2024-11-18 \|website=UPROXX \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			==Credits and personnel==
			* ] – vocals, production
			* ] – production
			* ] – production
			* ] – production
			* ] – production
			* ] – mastering engineer
			* Șerban Ghenea – mixing engineer
			* Bryce Bordone – assistant engineer

			== Charts ==
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			! scope="row"\| Lithuania Airplay (])<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://tophit.com/chart/top/radio/hits/lt/weekly/20241129-20241205\|title=Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Dec 5, 2024\|publisher=]\|access-date=December 8, 2024}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 22 December 2024

2024 single by Lil Nas X

"Light Again!"

Single by Lil Nas X

from the album Dreamboy

Released

November 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)

Genre

Length

2:57

Lil Nas X singles chronology

"Here We Go!"
(2024)

"Light Again!"
(2024)

"Need Dat Boy"
(2024)

Music video

"Light Again!" on YouTube

"Light Again!" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by American rapper Lil Nas X. It features production by Take a Daytrip, Omer Fedi, Jasper Harris, Lil Nas X, and Thomas Bangalter. The song features a sample from "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge and interpolates "Cuff It" by Beyoncé. In March 2024, Nas X shared an early demo version of "Light Again" on SoundCloud after sharing a snippet on Instagram. The finished song released on November 15, 2024, through Columbia Records. It marks the first single from an upcoming project titled Dreamboy. The song is one of two tracks that he appears on for Madden NFL 25 (2024 video game), the other being "He Knows", with Camila Cabello.

Release

On January 31, 2024, Lil Nas X released a snippet of the song on TikTok under the name "Light Again". Due to the attention created by the snippet, on March 29, 2024, Lil Nas X released a demo of the song on SoundCloud.

On November 7, 2024, he announced the song's release for the following Friday. Leading up to the release, a series of promo videos featuring an alternate personality of Lil Nas X, called "Dreamboy", were posted online.

Music video

The music video for "Light Again!" was uploaded on November 15, 2024, on Lil Nas X's YouTube channel through Vevo. It was directed by Andrew Donoho and produced by Landon Kovalick and Sault Levitz. The video starred Lil Nas X alongside lots of his fans at a warehouse party.

Credits and personnel

Lil Nas X – vocals, production
Take a Daytrip – production
Thomas Bangalter – production
Omer Fedi – production
Jasper Harris – production
Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
Șerban Ghenea – mixing engineer
Bryce Bordone – assistant engineer

Charts

Chart performance for "Light Again!"
Chart (2024)	Peak position
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)	64

References

^ Paul, Larisha (November 11, 2024). "Dreamboy Phase One | Lil Nas X Will Bounce Back From His Comeback With Upcoming Single 'Light Again'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
Green, Walden (November 15, 2024). "Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter Co-Produces Lil Nas X's New Song "Light Again!"". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
Miler, Thomás (March 29, 2024). "Lil Nas X 'Might Get in Trouble' for Dropping His New Song on SoundCloud". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
Mier, Tomás (March 29, 2024). "Lil Nas X 'Might Get in Trouble' for Dropping His New Song on SoundCloud". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
"Lil Nas X Shared A New Song He Thinks He's 'Gonna Get In Trouble For'". UPROXX. March 29, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
Daw, Stephen (November 15, 2024). "Lil Nas X Looks for the Silver Lining on New Single 'Light Again': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
"Lil Nas X Throws 'Project X'-Style Party in Sweaty 'Light Again' Video". Rolling Stone. November 15, 2024.
"Lil Nas X's 'Light Again' Video Captures A Chaotic, Expanding Party". UPROXX. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
"Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Dec 5, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved December 8, 2024.

v t e 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" "Light Again!"
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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