Virginia's "Cowboy Carter" connections

The big picture: "Cowboy Carter," released last week, is Beyoncé's tribute to the country genre's Black roots.

• She used the album as a platform to feature and amplify Black country-inspired artists, who've since seen an audience boost.

Zoom in: Shaboozey, a country-rap performer from Fairfax, appears on the songs "Sweet Honey Buckiin" and "Spaghetti."

• "Shaboozey" is a play on the Nigerian American artist's last name, Chibueze.
• His third album, "Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going," comes out next month. He has also launched his own production company, with a goal of one day opening a Virginia film studio.

Bonus connection: Celebrated Virginia Beach son Pharrell Williams is credited as a producer on the album. He also co-wrote and performs on "Sweet Honey Buckiin."