Shaboozey wants record labels ‘a conversation on financial health and well -being of artists’: ‘We need supporters’ (exclusive)

Shaboozey had released music for ten years when he broke through with his record -breaking hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”

He is one of the many singers who contributed to the revival of Country Music that takes over the pop culture, with that song and his two functions on the Grammy-winning album of Beyoncé Cowboy Carter.

If someone who has been working hard for years to get to this place, 29-year-old Shaboozey uses the attention to draw attention to how difficult it can be for an emerging artist to handle finances. Yahoo Entertainment spoke with him about his crucial year and his partnership with Cash App for the launch of his turtle card, an adjustable Prepaid Visa -Betaalpas.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

You really have such a great year – Congratulations on all your Grammy nominations and on Beyoncés to be seen Cowboy Carter, what Won album of the year. What was it like to be part of it?

It was great! I made this oeuvre and perfect my sound that combines Western, land, Americana, folk, hip hop and r & b. The fact that one of the greatest artists of our generation also experimented and felt the creation in the same room as a beautiful Crossover episode where two worlds clash in the best way. I felt it was such a huge cultural moment. I am really humble and honored that Beyoncé would allow me to contribute. To be honest, it is unreal. A dream come true.

Country Music is absolutely Have a momentAnd Beyoncé played a huge role that brought black country artists such as Linda Martell to the attention. How does it feel to be central in the evolution of the genre?

It shows how much music is an ever -evolving business. When I started my way, I realized that many hip-hop and country artists grew up in the same places. Lainey Wilson comes from the same state as Lil Wayne. Teddy Swims, Luke Bryan and Quavo all come from the same area. We all have the same roots. Beyoncé and Linda Martell say in their song “Spaghettii” that genres are a funny little thing. I want to emphasize how those music genres are actually similar. We are more on each other than we are different.

Another big moment that came from the Grammy was the speech of Chappell Roan in which they shouted the music industryAsk labels to support their artists more. What was your response to that?

I think labels and managers exert a lot of pressure on artists. It is much to have to create a studio, to have all these ideas, to be weird, to be fresh, to take care of your mental health, to take care of your physical health and then moreover [you] Must ensure that you do the small things, such as taxes or insurance policies. These are regular things that adult people have to do to survive, but I think labels can relieve the process for the artists who are in the front day in the front. We need supporters. I remember times when I was under the weather and needed medical support, and I had something like: “I am not even insured, although I am signed with a large label!” I didn’t even know if we got benefits. I think there should be a conversation about the financial health and well -being of artists. Many artists are used, and it is really mentally and emotionally exhaustive, regardless of what level you are.

With “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” you had one of the Songs of Summer. It’s just broke a huge record For most weeks at number 1 on the radio song table. Why do you think the number resonates with people?

I think it’s the spirit of the song. J-Kon’s “Tipsy” was already such a huge national anthem that everyone sang [when it came out in 2004]. Taking that and turning it in “A Bar Song” does the same. I wanted to bridge the two cultures [of hip-hop and country] Because they are really the same. Everyone wants to go out with their friends on Friday evening to their local location, and what are you doing there? You drink, you dance, you make friends, you have a good time. You leave all your worries at the door and have fun.

You have been making music for decade now. How has your journey changed over time as an artist?

There has been a lot of rediscovery – finding myself, finding my passion and finding my joy. I started to go back to just pleasure, which was the same place where I was when I was 18, tried things out and creating it and was inspired by what was on my heart that day. It is clear that things change if you continue to grow, and there is a financial tension when you start thinking about how you will earn money or maintain your livelihood to do this. Then the question is: “How do I stay relevant?”

I find the things that make me unique and embrace those things, knowing that no two artists are similar – Sabrina [Carpenter] Is different from Chappell [Roan]and Chappell is different from me, and I am different from Benson [Boone] and Benson is different from Teddy [Swims].

Right! You tapped Cash app for this payment pascampagne. Why did you want to be part of it?

I love the creative. They shot it at 35 mm film, and I am a huge film lover, so it was really cool to see that a company such as Cash app wanted to get creative outside the frameworks. Because I am in my career – I just made the Forbes 30 under 30 – I want to be financially safe. I like that that cash app is at ease with your personal finances, so that you can have control over your life and no fear of your expenses. Being part of it is so logical.