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.

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

Early life

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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

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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

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Studio albums

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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

As lead artist

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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

Other charted songs

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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

Notes

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

References

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  46. ^ "Shaboozey Chart History (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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