Shaboozey
American musician (born 1995)
Shaboozey
Birth name Collins Obinna Chibueze Born (1995-05-09 ) May 9, 1995 (age 29) Virginia , U.S.Genres Occupations Musician rapper singer songwriter record producer Instrument Vocals Years active 2014–present Labels Website americandogwood .com
Musical artist
Collins Obinna Chibueze (born May 9, 1995), known professionally as Shaboozey , is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer.[ 2] [ 3] He gained initial attention for his 2018 song "Start a Riot" (with Duckwrth ), which was included on the soundtrack to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse .[ 4] [ 1] In 2024, he collaborated with Beyoncé on two tracks from her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter .[ 5] That same year, he released the country single "A Bar Song (Tipsy) ", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 .
Early life
Chibueze was born in northern Virginia to Nigerian parents and raised in Woodbridge .[ 6] His stage name is derived from mispronunciations of his surname, meaning "God is king" in Igbo .[ 6] [ 5] 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.[ 7] [ 2]
Career
In 2014, Shaboozey released his first single, "Jeff Gordon".[ 2] That same year, he founded the production company V Picture Films.[ 8] [ 7] 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 Distribution .[ 2] [ 9] 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 US, 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 .[ 5]
Musical style and influences
His music combines hip hop , country , rock , and Americana .[ 3] [ 10] [ 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 .[ 7] Other influences include Fela Kuti , Clipse , Roger Waters , Backstreet Boys , Pharrell Williams , Missy Elliott , Lead Belly , and Johnny Cash .[ 2] [ 7] [ 4]
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
Other charted songs
Awards and nominations
Notes
References
^ 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 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Yeung, Neil Z. "Shaboozey" . AllMusic . Retrieved April 2, 2024 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ a b c Shteamer, Hank (March 29, 2024). "Who's Who on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' " . The New York Times . Retrieved April 2, 2024 .
^ a b "Shaboozey" . Apple Music . Retrieved April 2, 2024 .
^ 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 .
^ Ortiz, Edwin (July 14, 2024). "Shaboozey Biography & Net Worth" . Np Xmedia . Retrieved July 14, 2024 .
^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved June 11, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Top Country Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved June 10, 2024 .
^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 10 June 2024". The ARIA Report . No. 1788. Australian Recording Industry Association . June 10, 2024. p. 4.
^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Canadian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved June 10, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey – Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going " (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .
^ "Album 2024 uke 23" . VG-lista . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .
^ "Lady Wrangler - Album by Shaboozey" . Apple Music . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ "Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die - Album by Shaboozey" . Spotify . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ "Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going by Shaboozey on Amazon Music" . Amazon Music . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ "Amazon.com: Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going: CDs & Vinyl" . Amazon . Retrieved May 30, 2024 .
^ a b "American certifications – Shaboozey" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved September 10, 2024 .
^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved July 9, 2024 .
^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot Country Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 13, 2024 .
^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart" . Australian Recording Industry Association . July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024 .
^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved May 7, 2024 .
^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 31 May 2024" . Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 31, 2024 .
^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart" . Recorded Music NZ . June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024 .
^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 18" . Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved May 3, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey songs and albums | full Official Chart history" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved May 10, 2024 .
^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Global 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey - Winning Streak (Official Audio)" . YouTube . March 21, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Pays Homage to Led Zeppelin in "Robert Plant" " . Hype Beast . August 7, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Shares Trippy Visualizer for "Break the Band" " . Press Party . March 30, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Golden Child (A Vignette by Shaboozey)" . YouTube . September 24, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Drops A Video For His Addictive Single "Cabela's" " . Ends MUsic . March 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey gives 'Modern Cowboy' vibes on new single "Tall Boy" [Video]" . Ear Milk . January 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Floors The Gas! On New Single" . Shore Fire . June 17, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "LISTEN: Shaboozey's 'Let It Burn': A Masterful Display of Personal Storytelling" . All Country News . 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Releases New Song 'Anabelle' " . Broadway World . January 26, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey's Legend With Hip-Hop Fans Continues To Grow On "Vegas" " . Hot New Hip Hop . March 18, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024 .
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved August 11, 2024 .
^ "British certifications – Shaboozey" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved July 12, 2024 . Type Shaboozey in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
^ "Sverigetopplistan – Shaboozey" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved June 20, 2024 .
^ "New Zealand single certifications – Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)" . Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved August 17, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)" . Billboard . Retrieved August 13, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)" . Billboard . Retrieved April 26, 2024 .
^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart" . Recorded Music NZ . June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024 .
^ "Shaboozey Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100" . Billboard . Retrieved June 11, 2024 .
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