Shaboozey

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Shaboozey
Birth nameCollins Obinna Chibueze
Born (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29)
OriginWoodbridge, Virginia, U.S.
GenresAlt-country[1]
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer-songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websiteamericandogwood.com

Collins Obinna Chibueze (born May 9, 1995), known by his stage name Shaboozey, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and record producer.[2][3] His music combines hip hop, country, rock, and Americana.[3][4][5] He gained attention for "Start a Riot" with Duckwrth, from the soundtrack to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in 2018.[6][1] In 2024, he collaborated with Beyoncé on two tracks from her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter.[7] He subsequently rose to prominence with the single "A Bar Song (Tipsy)".

Early life[edit]

Shaboozey was born in northern Virginia to parents from Nigeria and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia.[8] His stage name is derived from mispronunications of his surname Chibueze, meaning "God is king" in Igbo.[8][7] In his childhood, he was inspired by watching music videos on 106 & Park, as well as his time at a boarding school in Nigeria for junior high.[5][2] In 2014, Shaboozey founded the production company V Picture Films.[9][5]

Music career[edit]

In 2014, Shaboozey released his first single, "Jeff Gordon".[2] He was signed to Republic Records in 2017 after catching their attention with singles "Starfoxx" and "Robert Plant", and released his debut studio album, Lady Wrangler, the following year.[2] His second studio album, Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die, was released in October 2022 through Empire.[2][10] His third studio album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, was released on May 31, 2024, which he will promote with headlining shows in the U.S., as well as a slot as an opening act for Jessie Murph on tour.[3] Though his earlier music had more of a trap influence, his later songs have more of a folk-pop sound with acoustic guitar.[7] In an interview with ColorsxStudios, Shaboozey cites the Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and Led Zeppelin as influences, as well as Martin Scorsese films such as Taxi Driver.[5] Other influences include Fela Kuti, Clipse, Roger Waters, the Backstreet Boys, Pharrell, Missy Elliott, Lead Belly, and Johnny Cash.[2][5][6]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Title Album details
Lady Wrangler
Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die
  • Released: October 7, 2022[12]
  • Label: American Dogwood, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going
  • Released: May 31, 2024[13]
  • Label: American Dogwood, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming CD, vinyl[14]

Charted singles[edit]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[15] 		US Country
[16] 		AUS
[17] 		CAN
[18] 		IRE
[19] 		NZ
[20] 		SWE
[21] 		UK
[22] 		WW
[23]
"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" 2024 3 1 2 1 1 3 1 3 5 Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going

Other charted songs[edit]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[15] 		US
R&B
/HH
[27] 		BRA
[28] 		CAN
[18] 		WW
[23]
"Spaghettii"
(with Beyoncé and Linda Martell) 		2024 31 12 65 58 37 Cowboy Carter
"Sweet / Honey / Buckiin'"
(with Beyoncé) 		61 22 — 94 109

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (March 28, 2024). "Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': A Deep Dive Into the Featured Artists and Samples — From Shaboozey to 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin" and More". Variety. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Yeung, Neil Z. "Shaboozey". AllMusic. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Blistein, Jon (March 29, 2024). "If You Liked Shaboozey on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' You Can Hear His New Album Soon". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  4. ^ McClay, Caché (March 29, 2024). "Beyoncé features Shaboozey twice on 'Cowboy Carter': Who is the hip-hop, country artist?". USA Today. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e Lytras, Katerina. "Virginia-based artist Shaboozey believes we can create whole universes in our minds". ColorsxStudios. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Grove, Rashad (November 1, 2023). "#Unboxed Vol 30: Shaboozey Remains True To His Artistic Vision That Has No Limits". BET. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Shteamer, Hank (March 29, 2024). "Who's Who on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter'". The New York Times. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Shaboozey". Apple Music. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Ortiz, Edwin (August 3, 2017). "Premiere: Shaboozey Pays Homage to "Robert Plant" in New Video". Complex. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  10. ^ Shore Fire Media (October 7, 2022). "Shaboozey's Bold, Genre-Melding Statement LP "Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die"" (Press release). Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "Lady Wrangler - Album by Shaboozey". Apple Music. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  12. ^ "Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die - Album by Shaboozey". Spotify. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  13. ^ "Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going by Shaboozey on Amazon Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  14. ^ "Amazon.com: Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going: CDs & Vinyl". Amazon. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  17. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  18. ^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  19. ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 31 May 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  20. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  21. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 18". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "Shaboozey songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  23. ^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  24. ^ "American certifications – Shaboozey". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  25. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  26. ^ "British certifications – Shaboozey". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 May 2024. Type Shaboozey in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  27. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  28. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2024.

External links[edit]

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