Shaggy

USA
Reggae /Dancehall / Reggae Fusion / Hip-Hop
EMI, Virgin, MCA, Geffen, Universal / Big Yard Records /VP Records
USA
Reggae /Dancehall / Reggae Fusion / Hip-Hop
EMI, Virgin, MCA, Geffen, Universal / Big Yard Records /VP Records

about artist

Orville Richard Burrell (born October 22, 1968), known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American reggae musician, singer, songwriter, and deejay. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and moved to Brooklyn, New York as a teenager. Before his music career, Shaggy served in the U.S. Marine Corps, including a tour in the Persian Gulf War.

He gained global fame with hits like "Oh Carolina", "Boombastic", "It Wasn't Me", and "Angel".

aShaggy has won two Grammy Awards (for Boombastic and 44/876 with Sting) and is one of the top-streamed reggae artists globally.

🏆 Awards & Achievements

  • Grammy Awards:
    • Best Reggae Album for Boombastic (1996)
    • Best Reggae Album for 44/876 with Sting (2019)
  • Order of Distinction (Jamaica): Commander rank awarded to him.
  • Honorary Degree: Doctor of Fine Arts (Brown University)

upcoming event

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Shaggy

CONCERT

January 31, 2026

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