Richmond native Corey Blount is a good musician — so good, in fact, that a song he co-wrote, produced and performs on is No. 1 in New Zealand, Australia and Kurdistan.

It also hit the Top 10 on the charts in The Netherlands. And on Anghami, a streaming service big in the Middle East and Northern Africa, it soared to No. 1 in Tunisia, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates.

“It shot to No. 1 on Anghami in the first couple of days. It even topped Ariana Grande on Anghami, and I thought, ‘This is so crazy!’ ” Mr. Blount, 27, said in a recent telephone interview from his home in Los Angeles.

The hit, “Where Do We Go From Here,” was recorded by Mr. Blount in his home studio with the artist NOURI, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter who was born in a Syrian refugee camp after her parents escaped following the bombing of their home in Kurdistan.

When NOURI was 3, the family was resettled in New Zealand, where she grew up before coming to the United States and gaining a strong social media presence with her singing talent, Mr. Blount said.

Traveling in the same circle of musicians, the two connected at a small get-together early last year, when he suggested they work together on a song.

Their collaboration started in earnest in July, and the song was released in early November. In less than three months, it has become a hit — largely on the other side of the world.

“I’m excited about it,” Mr. Blount said. “I knew we had something special when we wrote it.”

While the project is not yet lucrative, Mr. Blount said, he has hopes, particularly as it gains momentum in the United States. So far, it has more than 500,000 streams on Spotify and has been played on radio stations in Los Angeles, New York and Phoenix, he said.

Already, two brothers in Nigeria who play the guitar have covered the song in an instrumental version they put out on Instagram.

“What’s really cool about all this,” Mr. Blount said, “is that every day women in the Middle East see NOURI and, (understanding her background), they post about how she is showing what women in the Middle East can do.

“I’m happy to be a part of something that is inspiring change, something that is not only enjoyed, but making a positive social impact.”

The grandson of Dr. Randy Adams, a pediatric dentist in Richmond, Mr. Blount comes from musical roots. His father, Carlton Blount, was a member of the R&B group, The Main Ingredient, and also had success as a solo artist. His smooth, full voice still can be heard at gigs on the Richmond music scene.

The younger Mr. Blount, who uses the name Corey Michael for his music, graduated from The Steward School before earning a degree in international studies from Old Dominion University. After graduation, he went to Los Angeles to make his way in the music industry.

“I’m really lucky to have a great family who supports me so I can do only this (his music),” Mr. Blount said. “I couldn’t have done this — had the experiences I’ve had — without their love and unconditional support. I’m so grateful.”

His work, done independent of a label, has been successful. Since moving to Los Angeles two years ago, he also has met and worked with some of Richmond’s own, including rapper Mad Skillz, who has become a friend and mentor.

He also has jammed with noted singer-songwriter Jon Batiste, the musical director and bandleader with “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

Mr. Blount is looking forward to continued success in 2019 and urged budding artists to follow their hearts.

“If it means something to you, find a way to do it,” Mr. Blount said. “Surround yourself with people who push you and support your dreams.”

“Where Do We Go From Here” is available on YouTube and can be purchased on Spotify, iTunes and other streaming services.