A Wild West revenge tale and the Black roots of cowboy culture
Summary
Host Ayesha Rosco interviews Shaboozey about his genre-defying concept album, *The Outlaw Sherrie Lee and Other Western Tales*. Shaboozey discusses the narrative of the titular outlaw, his fusion of hip-hop and country, and the importance of celebrating Black roots in Western culture. He also reflects on his creative process and the support he received for this ambitious project.
Topics discussed
Tribute to Dolly Parton and introduction of Shaboozey
The origin story of the outlaw character Sherry Lee
Creating 'Cowgirl' as a dance track for the album
Cinematic storytelling and ensemble cast features
Overcoming pressure to follow up 'A Bar Song'
Celebrating Black roots in Western and country history
Live performance and the meaning of 'Coyote's Point'
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