Not wanting to be defined by a single genre, Shaboozey explored Hip-hop, rock, Americana, and even country. Having spent over a decade in the music industry, the singer decided to blend the genres when he released his song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” on his third album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going in 2024. Landing No. 1 on the charts, Shaboozey also collaborated with Beyonce on her debut country album Cowboy Carter. Becoming a household name in 2024, the singer recently discussed what the future held for him and the one artist he would love to collaborate with.
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Already working with Beyonce, it might be hard to think of a bigger star to work with. But when speaking with Holler, Shaboozey praised the work of rapper Future and hoped they would link up one day. “That would be awesome.”
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Future helped shine a light on using auto-tune in both trap music and Hip-hop. Often considered one of the most influential rappers of his time, he released hits like “Wait for U”, which received two Grammy nominations.
The One Song That Hinted At The Future Of Shaboozey
Having watched Future’s career over the years, Shaboozey also noted how Hip-hop and country music found harmony in Atlanta. “I really think a lot of the Atlanta artists grew up in the same neighbourhoods, the same towns, the same places that a lot of the country artists are in. I’m definitely seeing a lot of Hip Hop artists embrace their country roots, because they have them too. And tonally too, you put an acoustic guitar with certain chords behind a song, and sometimes it’s a country song. The stories are the same, and the messaging is sometimes the same.”
Not only praising Future, Shaboozey revealed how his song “All Men Die” found the perfect mix between Hip-hop and country. “I think ‘All Men Die’ is a great song that just shows where I would like to sit. You know, I always talk about the similarities between the themes of modern Hip-Hop and old outlaw country music, and I think ‘All Men Die’ does a great job of bridging and tying those worlds together in a way that feels like, is it Hip-Hop, or is it a murder ballad, or a ballad about an outlaw who betrayed their brotherhood, gang or posse?”
While Shaboozey remained open to other genres, he insisted, “I think ‘All Men Die’ is going to hint at my future music, honestly.”
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