Shaboozey

  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2014–presentLabels
  • Empire
  • Republic
Websiteamericandogwood.com
Musical artist

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)", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Early life

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

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 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.[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

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[11] 		US
Country
[12] 		AUS
[13] 		CAN
[14] 		FIN
[15] 		NOR
[16] 		UK
[17]
Lady Wrangler — — — — — — —
Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die
  • Released: October 7, 2022[19]
  • Label: American Dogwood, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — — — — — —
Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going
  • Released: May 31, 2024[20]
  • Label: American Dogwood, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD, vinyl[21]
 5 2 76 4 34 10 83
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[22] 		US Country
[23] 		AUS
[24] 		CAN
[25] 		IRE
[26] 		NZ
[27] 		SWE
[28] 		UK
[29] 		WW
[30]
"Jeff Gordon"[2] 2014 — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Starfoxx"[2] 2017 — — — — — — — — —
"Winning Streak"[31] — — — — — — — — — Lady Wrangler
"Robert Plant"[32] — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Break the Band (How Could She?)"[33] 2018 — — — — — — — — —
"Golden Child"[34] — — — — — — — — — Lady Wrangler
"Cabelas"[35] 2019 — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"More"[2] — — — — — — — — —
"Joan Jett"[2] — — — — — — — — —
"Prosperity"[2] — — — — — — — — —
"I Can't Remember My Own Dreams"[2] 2020 — — — — — — — — —
"Another Me"[2] — — — — — — — — —
"Beverley Hills"[2] 2021 — — — — — — — — — Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die
"Tall Boy"[36] — — — — — — — — —
"Gas!"[37] 2022 — — — — — — — — —
"Let It Burn"[38] 2023 — — — — — — — — — Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going
"Anabelle"[39] 2024 — — — — — — — — —
"Vegas"[40] — — — — — — — — —
"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 3
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[22] 		US Country
[23] 		US
R&B
/HH
[45] 		BRA
[46] 		CAN
[25] 		NZ
Hot
[47] 		WW
[30]
"Spaghettii"
(with Beyoncé and Linda Martell) 		2024 31 — 12 65 58 — 37 Cowboy Carter
"Sweet / Honey / Buckiin'"
(with Beyoncé) 		61 — 22 — 94 — 109
"My Fault"
(featuring Noah Cyrus) 		—[A] 40 — — — 23 — Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going
"Drink Don't Need No Mix"
(featuring BigXthaPlug) 		— 50 — — — 37 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Notes

  1. ^ "My Fault" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[48]

References

  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 g h i j k l m n 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. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  12. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 10 June 2024". The ARIA Report. No. 1788. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 10, 2024. p. 4.
  14. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "Shaboozey – Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "Album 2024 uke 23". VG-lista. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  17. ^ "Shaboozey songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Lady Wrangler - Album by Shaboozey". Apple Music. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  19. ^ "Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die - Album by Shaboozey". Spotify. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  20. ^ "Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going by Shaboozey on Amazon Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  21. ^ "Amazon.com: Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going: CDs & Vinyl". Amazon. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  22. ^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  23. ^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  24. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  25. ^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  26. ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 31 May 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  27. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  28. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 18". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  29. ^ "Shaboozey songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  30. ^ a b "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  31. ^ "Shaboozey - Winning Streak (Official Audio)". YouTube. March 21, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  32. ^ "Shaboozey Pays Homage to Led Zeppelin in "Robert Plant"". Hype Beast. August 7, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  33. ^ "Shaboozey Shares Trippy Visualizer for "Break the Band"". Press Party. March 30, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  34. ^ "Golden Child (A Vignette by Shaboozey)". YouTube. September 24, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  35. ^ "Shaboozey Drops A Video For His Addictive Single "Cabela's"". Ends MUsic. March 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  36. ^ "Shaboozey gives 'Modern Cowboy' vibes on new single "Tall Boy" [Video]". Ear Milk. January 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  37. ^ "Shaboozey Floors The Gas! On New Single". Shore Fire. June 17, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  38. ^ "LISTEN: Shaboozey's 'Let It Burn': A Masterful Display of Personal Storytelling". All Country News. 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  39. ^ "Shaboozey Releases New Song 'Anabelle'". Broadway World. January 26, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  40. ^ "Shaboozey's Legend With Hip-Hop Fans Continues To Grow On "Vegas"". Hot New Hip Hop. March 18, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  41. ^ "American certifications – Shaboozey". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  42. ^ "British certifications – Shaboozey". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 12, 2024. Type Shaboozey in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  43. ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Shaboozey" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  44. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  45. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  46. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  47. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  48. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

External links

  • Shaboozey at AllMusic
  • Shaboozey at IMDb