In a new interview with Rolling Stone published on Monday, the A Bar Song (Tipsy) artist reflected on how thrilled he was when the global superstar initially invited him to contribute to the tracks Spaghettii and Sweet Honey Buckiin’ for her 2024 release.
However, Shaboozey, whose real name is Collins Chibueze, admitted that he only discovered much later whether his contributions actually made it onto the finished album.
"I recorded two of those verses, and when it came out, (Beyoncé) didn't change a single thing, not an ad lib, nothing," he said.
For the rising star, receiving Beyoncé’s approval carried major personal significance and motivation.
"She allowed me to just be me on that project. It really was motivating: 'Yo, Beyoncé cosigned me!' She gave me this push and was like, 'Run!' And I was running as fast as I could," the 31 year old added.
In the same conversation, Shaboozey also discussed his forthcoming fourth studio album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, and the creative direction behind it.
He explained that the project was inspired in part by cinematic storytelling, especially the work of Quentin Tarantino and his focus on strong female lead characters.
"It was always my dream to put all the things I love about movies and music and stories into one cohesive body of work that I felt like people in today's current music landscape aren't really doing. The Outlaw Cherie Lee came from my love for strong female protagonists. Quentin Tarantino is one of my favourite directors. He did (2003's) Kill Bill with Uma Thurman, (1997's) Jackie Brown with Pam Grier," he said.
The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales is scheduled for release on 31 July.
