American singer-songwriter Shaboozey learned he was featured on Beyoncé’s album 'Cowboy Carter' by seeing the tracklist posted online [2].
The collaboration provided a significant career boost for the artist and served as a catalyst for further professional opportunities [4, 5].
Speaking on the Rolling Stone Nashville Now podcast, which was recorded in Las Vegas, Shaboozey said he discussed the experience of contributing to the project [2, 3]. He provided vocals for two specific songs on the record: “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckin’” [2].
Despite his contributions to the recording sessions, Shaboozey said he did not know if he had made the final cut for the album until the public reveal [2]. He said the realization was motivating [2].
The album was released in 2024 [2]. This unexpected discovery of his credit on a high-profile project coincided with a period of growth for the singer, a transition that helped elevate his profile in the music industry [4, 5].
“Shaboozey learned he was featured on Beyoncé’s album 'Cowboy Carter' by seeing the tracklist posted online”
The experience highlights the opaque nature of high-level music production and the immense 'star power' effect of Beyoncé. For emerging artists, a feature on a major label project can act as a primary discovery mechanism for new audiences, regardless of whether the artist was briefed on the final tracklist before the public release.
