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Shaggy

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Also known as Orville Richard Burrell, Orville Burrell

Jamaican reggae musician

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Acting · Kingston, Jamaica

Shaggy (born Orville Richard Burrell CD; October 22, 1968) is a Jamaican-American reggae rapper, singer, and songwriter who scored hits with the songs "It Wasn't Me", "Boombastic", "In The Summertime", "Oh Carolina", and "Angel". He has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best Reggae Album with Boombastic in 1996 and 44/876 with Sting in 2019, and has won the Brit Award for…

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  • The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — Self2025
  • Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall — Self2023
  • Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon — Self2022
  • You're Watching Video Music Box — Self2021
  • Mylène Farmer : Les Clips L'Intégrale (1999-2020) — Self2021
  • Name That Tune — Self - Contestant2021
  • Never Mind the Buzzcocks — Self - Panellist2021
  • The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration — Self2020
  • I Can See Your Voice — Self - Performer2020
  • Mo Gilligan's All Star Happy Hour — Self2020

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Jamaica
Active from
1968
dance-popdancehallraggareggaereggae-pop

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Shaggy is the name of, at least, two artists. 1, Shaggy (born October 22, 1969, in Kingston, Jamaica as Orville Richard Burrell), is a Jamaican reggae artist who takes his nickname from his shaggy hair. He is especially notable for his distinctive sub-baritone voice. His family immigrated to the United States and they settled in the neighborhood of Flatbush, Brooklyn, located in New York City, New York, USA. In 1988, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served during Operation Desert S

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Key facts

Born
Orville Richard Burrell , ( 1968-10-22 ) October 22, 1968 (age 57) , Kingston , Jamaica
Citizenship
Jamaica United States
Occupations
rapper singer deejay songwriter
Years active
1992–present
Spouse
Rebecca Packer ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2014 ) ​
Children
5, including Robb Banks
Origin
New York City , U.S.
Genres
Reggae dancehall hip-hop reggae fusion
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
EMI Virgin MCA Geffen Universal Big Yard Ranch VP
Website
shaggyonline .com
Allegiance
United States
Branch
United States Marine Corps
Service years
1988–1992
Rank
Lance corporal
Conflicts
Gulf War

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Official website
shaggyonline.com
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Commons category
Shaggy (musician)
date of birth
1968-00-00
Commons gallery
Shaggy (musician)
start of work period
1992-00-00
social media followers
3050000
pseudonym
Shaggy
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Orville Richard Burrell CD (born October 22, 1968), known professionally as Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American reggae musician who scored hits with the songs "It Wasn't Me", "Boombastic", "In the Summertime", "Oh Carolina", and "Angel". He has been nominated for eight Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best Reggae Album with Boombastic in 1996 and 44/876 with Sting in 2019, and has won the Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist in 2002.

In 2007, he was awarded the Jamaican Order of Distinction with the rank of Commander. In 2022, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University.

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