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Beyonce has released her latest album titled ‘Cowboy Carter’ which features collaborations with several singers including Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton, Linda Martell and Willie Nelson.
Among the collabs Shabozey is featured twice, participating in “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckiin'”.
Here is a look at who the emerging artist is:
Born in Virginia, Shaboozey is a Nigerian-American singer and rapper recognised for his fusion of hip-hop and country music. His single “Let It Burn” garnered over 8 million streams.
Last month, he unveiled a music video for his recent single “Anabelle.” His album “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going” is scheduled for release on May 31.
Shaboozey is signed to Empire and has recently been expanding his presence in Nashville.
Prior to the album’s launch, Shaboozey performed at several headline shows in Los Angeles, New York City, and Nashville. Additionally, he joined Jessie Murph as a supporting act on selected dates of her “In the Sticks” tour.
Throughout the past decade, Shaboozey’s music has embraced elements from country, Americana, rock, and hip-hop. This diverse musical style arguably aligns perfectly with Cowboy Carter’s vision. Notably, “Spaghettii” kicks off with a quote from pioneering country legend Linda Martell, pondering the fluidity of musical genres: “Genres are a funny little concept, aren’t they? In theory, they have a simple definition that’s easy to understand, but in practice, well, some may feel confined.”
He is among the several boundary-pushing Black artists featured on “Cowboy Carter.”
Beyoncé unveiled her eighth studio album through a surprise Super Bowl commercial on Feb. 11. Alongside the announcement, she dropped her initial singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The release caused a sensation online, with many fans interpreting the music as a celebration of country music’s Black heritage.
On YouTube, Beyoncé’s singles garnered over 2 million views each within just two days. Within weeks, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Black woman to claim the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” reaching No. 1.
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