Shaboozey has had a standout year in 2024, and now the rising star is preparing for his highly anticipated UK headline debut at London’s iconic KOKO on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
This exclusive, one-night event marks a pivotal moment in Shaboozey's meteoric rise, following a year of chart-topping success and critical acclaim in the UK.
Shaboozey's breakthrough in the UK kicked off with his summer hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which quickly became a global phenomenon.
The track went platinum and dominated the charts, spending eight weeks at No. 1 on UK Radio Airplay, five weeks at the top of The Big Top 40, and an incredible 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Official Independent Singles Chart. Remixes by superstar DJs David Guetta and Alesso further expanded its reach into the dance and alternative scenes.
His third studio album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, also made waves, reaching No. 2 on the OCC Official Country Artists Album Chart, firmly establishing him as a rising star in both UK and global country music.
Shaboozey made his UK live debut at Capital FM's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium, where his performance wowed the 80,000-strong audience.
His growing influence in the UK media continued with praise from Holler, describing his sound as “a creatively diverse cocktail unlike anything in country music today.”
To top off a stellar year, Shaboozey collaborated with Beyoncé on two tracks, “SweetHoneyBuckiin'” and “Spaghettii,” from her acclaimed COWBOY CARTER album, cementing his status as one of the industry's most exciting emerging talents.
Shaboozey's upcoming KOKO performance promises to be a high-energy celebration of his impressive discography, with fans eagerly anticipating the event.
Tickets for the KOKO show go on general sale at 10 a.m. BST on September 20.
Born to Nigerian parents and raised in Virginia, Shaboozey blends alternative country and hip-hop, creating a genre-defying sound.
Influenced by legends like Johnny Cash, Garth Brooks, Bob Dylan, and Lead Belly, Shaboozey has carved a unique path in modern music.
His critically acclaimed album Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200, while the hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” became the song of the summer, earning 4x RIAA-platinum status and topping the Billboard Hot 100 for the longest run of the year.
As he continues to break boundaries, Shaboozey is redefining the sound of Americana and hip-hop, bringing his fresh and authentic style to global audiences.
Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going is available now.
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