Shaboozey
Shaboozey
Shaboozey comes from a nigerian family and he is born in virginia.So already being an immigrant when it comes to the type of Music that you will do .Especially now that Afrobetas has become very popular they would assume that Afrobeats would be the genre that you will make.And now that it has become popular.They would associate anything Nigerian with Afrobeats.In his childhood he watching 106& park. 106 and park has influenced a whole generation people don’t often talk about the influence that they actually have.The influence that they have created so many different platforms like people on Youtube reviewing Music videos.
That basically what 106 and park did they reviewed Music video.He also went to boarding school in Nigeria.Sometimes when you come from a immigrant background.They may send you back to learn more about your culture or to connect even more.When it comes to immigrants in America when it comes to assimiliation the chances of them assimilating is very high .Because of how America is the main character syndrome of the world.He also founded his own production company called V picture films.When your an independent artist you want to create your own thing.because it can give you the feeling of ownership.Many people aspire to have in life.
2014 he released his first song called Jeff Gordon.He was then signed to Republica records in 2017.His songs like Starfoxx” and “Robert Plant”. Got him some attention and then he released his own album.Lady wrangler the following year.His second album cowboys live forever . Was released in October of 2022.His third album was then released in 2024.Beyonce album was released and he was featured on 2 of her country albums.This artist wasn’t really known like that and he was able to successfully get collaboration for Beyonce albums.Connections are extremely important when it comes to the Music industry.And many people need to get that more.
That song that he did got him a breakthrough a lot of people were starting to know who he actually.And there is a discussion that needs to be made when it comes to this day in age when it comes to connections.With social media people have used Youtube soundcloud to get themselves out there.However , how did beyonce discover shaboozey.He was starting to make a name for himself and she discovered him.Similar to how she discoverered Chloe and Halle bailey.They were discovered from her watching their Covers.Shaboozey career has been interesting because it was the opposite.
He was able to feature with Beyonce.What can an upcoming Artist learn from him?.Can they learnt that if they decide to pursue a career.They can’t just rely on their talent alone.There is a lot of luck and just making sure that your Music is travelling to the right people.Is extemely improtant.One thing that a lot of people missed the boat on is the marketing part.They focus on making sure that they make the most amazing music ever.The marketing aspect is like 80 percent of the game.If you don’t know how to market it’s going to fail very quickly.And there are so many things that you can use.
In this day in age when it comes to being an Artist it’s very difficult to stand out among the crowd and even stay in the game for the long term.You can actually be forgotten quite easily.They may not even like your music.Now that the Beyonce feature is done he has to figure out ways he stays in the game we would suggest that he does other genres’.The song that he released has over 100 million views.And it’s good that people are paying attention to him when it comes to that.Some people do not know how to take advantage of an opportuntiy.
Issa rae was saying that the Music industry is the worst one.She thought that hollywood was really bad.However , the music industry get the cake.And if you wonder why that happens . She said it’s filled up with crooks and animals.The music industry has allowed anybody to enter the Big boss lane in the industry.And they are people that see an opportunity to be the Ceo and just have power and that can be dangerous.Because they don’t have the best interest at heart for everyone else.That what has ruined the industry.Making sure that people actually like the industry and they want to see it flourish it’s more important.
The music industry has to go back to gatekeeping and making sure that not allowing just anyone to take advanatge because of the power that they see.And that the reason why that there is a lack of talent this doesn’t include Shaboozey when you listen to his music.You can actually hear the passion.This is what that we need.People that are passionate and they want to make a difference..Streaming platforms and Tik tok have kind of played a part because people measure that as a way of success.
If they see that their song is trending on Tik tok they feel like they have made it.But that actually doesn’t hold a lot of value.If they are not creating a fanbase that will stick with them for a long time.They can easily be forgotten.And nobody would even know who they are.There is something about listening to music in this day in age that is very dfferent it’s almost like people don’t care about.Keeping up with the Artist music it’s almost like you have to work hard to make sure that your always being remembered.Because the truth is that you can easily be forgotten.
Music is very fasts.And there are constant new Artist being released what are you doing to make sure that your not fully forgotten.Are you going on tours frequently.Are you collaborating frequently.You need to have a way to do it that can connect the dots.It doesn’t mean you should just focus on collaborating.You can go on Interview radio stations podcast , Youtube platforms.Because the truth is Podcast and Youtube have basically replaced journalist.Some people just sit there and just release msuic and that it.This can only work if Your Beyonce or Adele if you have not established youself as an Artist you cannot do this.