A young, rather unknown country rapper has broken records this week, with a 17-week run at the top of the US charts.
Lil Nas X beat out Mariah Carey to claim the title with his hit song Old Town Road. So how did this rap-country song become a viral hit? Our music producer Emile Donovan explains.
Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus in the video for 'Old Town Road'. Photo: Screenshot from YouTube/Lil Nas X
