Shaboozey takes a cinematic approach on The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, a 20-track concept album built around danger, romance, revenge, and redemption. The record follows its central character through an outlaw story while blending country music with hip-hop, soul, and rock.
In its track ranking, Billboard highlighted how the songs and spoken interludes work together to create a complete narrative. Jamie Foxx, Teyana Taylor, and Sam Elliott contribute spoken appearances that help connect different parts of the story.
The album also includes collaborations with Gunna, Leon Bridges, Kehlani, and Orville Peck. Each guest brings a distinct sound, but the Western setting remains consistent throughout the project.
Tracks such as Ugly & All focus on vulnerability, while Hell Is Hot adds tension and theatrical energy. Other songs lean into traditional country influences or modern production without losing the album’s storytelling focus.
The project gives Shaboozey room to explore a larger fictional world while continuing the genre-mixing style that has shaped his recent music.
