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Shaboozey, Horses & Hellcats: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 84 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Dogwood / EMPIRE; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]In the 84th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Horses & Hellcats” performed by multifaceted musician, Shaboozey.  

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 84th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we break down “Horses & Hellcats” performed by multifaceted musician Shaboozey.

Shaboozey, Where I’ve Been, isn’t Where I’m Going [📷: American Dogwood / EMPIRE]“We ride palominos 🐎 like they’re SRTs 🏎️ / Once I pick up speed, ain’t no catchin’ me.” Sure, Shaboozey (Collins Chibueze), if you say so, man! In the lyric excerpted from the chorus of “Horses & Hellcats,” the multifaceted artist references palomino horses and the SRT (street and racing technology) lineup associated with Dodge most notably. He continues singing in the chorus of the opener from his 2024 album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, “Lookin’ for me, I be out in Tennessee / I don’t stay the night, grab the cash and leave.” Seems reasonable given all that horsepower. “Horses & Hellcats” was written by Chibueze, Gowa Gibbs, and producers Sean Cook, Nevin, and Dave Cohen.

fire sunglasses“Foot on the gas, out on the road / Goin’ for broke, plottin’ on gold.” Word! A relatively brief cut, “Horses & Hellcats” catches the ear.  “Horses & Hellcats” is anchored by a sick beat.  The country vibes are strong from the beginning: guitars, lyrics, and vocals.  Per Chibueze, “I’m in Dan Post 🤠 🥾, everyone lookin’, the shit I put on different.” Fittingly, horses 🐎 are neighing in the background in “Horses & Hellcats.” Additional selling points include the rhythmic, syrupy, and tuneful melody sung by Shaboozey. “I love my rifle, cross my heart, that will not change,” he sings in the second verse, continuing, “Took a little bit of peyote, why the hell am I still in space?” Oh my 😵‍💫! “Horses & Hellcats” is quite a trip – literally with a hallucinogenic involved!


Shaboozey // Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going // American Dogwood / EMPIRE // 2024

Shaboozey, Horses & Hellcats: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 84 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; American Dogwood / EMPIRE; cottonbro studio, Harry Shelton, Kool Shooters, Lucas Pazeta, Mavluda Tashbaeva, Teddy Yang, Wesley Souza from Pexels]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.