Newcomer Shaboozy Shines Alongside Beyonce in Superstar's New 'Cowboy Carter' Album

Beyonce made history as the first Black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart

In her latest musical masterpiece, "Act II: Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé celebrates the rich diversity of Black country artists. Vibrant artist Shaboozey stands out as a true crossover star, lending his magic to tracks like 'Spaghetti' and 'Sweet Honey Buckiin.'

In the ever-evolving world of country music, Shaboozey has captured the attention of Beyoncé and numerous fans alike. With his unique blend of country, hip-hop, and trap, Shaboozey challenges traditional genre norms, paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive future in country music.

A Nigerian-American singer and rapper, Shaboozey originally hails from Virginia, and is widely recognized across all genres. His track 'Let It Burn' has garnered over 8 million streams. Last month, he released a music video for his newest single, 'Anabelle' and he has a new album, entitled 'Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going', which is due for release May 31.

Groundbreaking country music artist, Linda Martell, is also featured on the album.

"Genres are a funny little concept, aren't they?" she says.

Beyoncé initially revealed her eighth studio album during a surprise Super Bowl commercial on February 11th.

The two songs quickly gained traction on the internet, with many fans interpreting the music as a revival of country music's Black origins.

Beyoncé reached over 2 million views on YouTube for each song in just two days and within weeks, she made history as the first Black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart when "Texas Hold 'Em" hit No. 1.

Before the release, the superstar opened up about 'Cowboy Carter' on Instagram.

She wrote while she was "honored" to become the first Black woman to Black woman to top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, she still hopes for the day "the mention of an artist's race, as it relates to releasing genres of music, will be irrelevant."

She revealed the new album took five years to make, adding it was "born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed ... and it was very clear that I wasn't," likely referring to the 2016 performance of her song "Daddy Lessons" with The Chicks at the Country Music Association Awards.

"But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive," she wrote.

"The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create this body of work."

She signed off with, "This ain't a Country album. This is a 'Beyoncé' album."

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