Shaggy receives 2011 International Humanitarian Award
Congratulations to Shaggy! He was honored with the 2011 International Humanitarian Award for his dedicated philanthropic efforts by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) at their 7th Annual Peacock Soiree. Attendees say the event, which took place at Jungle Island in Miami, was great!
Shaggy & The Jolly Boys perform Oh Carolina together
After Shaggy accepted his award, the Jolly Boys performed. When they burst into Oh Carolina, Shaggy joined them on stage! “Together Shaggy and the Jolly Boys tore the venue apart with a fantastic performance that will be remembered” as Rick Elgood wrote on the Jolly Boys’ Facebook.
Videos
Videos of this spectacular event are online now! Watch Shaggy receive his award and perform with The Jolly Boys below!
Shaggy receives the American Friends of Jamaica 2011 Humanitarian Award for his dedicated philanthropic efforts!
The Jolly Boys perform Oh Carolina and Shaggy joins them on stage for a joint performance!
The 7th Annual Peacock Soiree was by Ambassador Sue Cobb, the president of the American Friends of Jamaica and the board of directors. The proceeds of the event are to benefit Jamaican charities in education, healthcare and economic development.
Shaggy to be honored with 2011 International Humanitarian Award
Shaggy will be honored with the 2011 International Humanitarian Award by the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) at their 7th Annual Peacock Soiree today! The event takes place at Jungle Island in Miami, Florida and it is hosted by Jamaican Ambassador Sue Cobb, the president and the board of directors of the AFJ. Entertainment will be provided by the Jolly Boys. Proceeds of the gala are to benefit Jamaican charities in education, health care and economic development.
The event will take place amidst the tropical elegance of Miami’s Jungle Island with cocktails, dinner and dancing well into the night. The Peacock Soiree promises to be spectacular, chic and fun attracting dignitaries, sport stars and business professionals.
Shaggy has always lived on the premise that “to whom much is given, much is required”. What began as donations of medical equipment and visits to the Bustamente Hospital For Children to distribute gifts during the holidays, paint rooms, donate beds and creation of a garden, developed into the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation. He recruited business associates, fellow recording artists and sponsors to assist in hosting an annual Shaggy & Friends charity event in which all proceeds are donated to the pediatric hospital to help defray the cost of medical equipment.
Shaggy also sought other avenues to raise funds; he co-wrote “Shaggy Parrot“, an educational book and cd for children. He sang the voice of the main character and donated his proceeds to charity. Shaggy recorded Save a Life for the Bustamente Hospital for Children and Rise Again for the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund for earthquake victims. Shaggy has remained humble, taking his career in strides. He continues to break down barriers for those who dare to follow in his footsteps.
Jamaican ambassador Sue Cobb, AFJ’s Chairperson comments, “Shaggy is the essence of the charitable spirit we celebrate in our continued support of the Jamaican society and its people. The Peacock Soiree is a celebration of this spirit for all to enjoy while raising funds for good causes”.
Watch some of Shaggy’s charity concert and music videos below!
Shaggy & Friends perform Save a Life at the 2009 Shaggy & Friends Charity concert for the Bustamente Hospital for Children
Shaggy & Friends – Save a Life official music video
Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Etana, Tessanne Chin, Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne, Edwin Yearwood, David Rudder, Kees Dieffenthaller, Destra Garcia and Belo – Rise Again (for the Digicel Haiti earthquake victims relief fund)
New riddim: Green Faces Riddim
Shaggy has not one, but two songs on the brand new Green Faces riddim (King Yard Music & Ranch Entertainment): Alaine feat. Shaggy – Good Good and Shaggy & Ce’Cile – Gweh! The riddim was produced by King Yard and features contributions by Alaine, Ce’Cile, Christopher Martin, Lady Saw, Future Fambo, Lukie D, Red Foxx, Ishawna, Spoogie and Shaggy. Sounding good, good, good, good, good; good, good! Green Faces Riddim track list
* Alaine feat. Shaggy – Good Good
* Christopher Martin – Green Faces
* Shaggy & Ce’Cile – Gweh
* Lady Saw – No Gum
* Ce’Cile – Tip Me
* Future Fambo – Get Crunked Up
* Red Fox & Ishawna – Wanna Love You
* Lukie D – Bank Account
* Spoogie – Pree Me Suh
Wanna take a look behind the scenes of the Shaggy feat. Mavado video shoot of Girls Dem Luv We? TVJ’s Entertainment Report was present at The House in Kingston, Jamaica, where the video was recorded. They interviewed Shaggy about his upcoming album and single with Pitbull, Fired Up! Mavado was also interviewed about his upcoming videos and visa problems. Watch it here: the Behind the Scenes video!
Shaggy to be inducted into the Reggae Walk of Fame
Congratulations to Shaggy! Shaggy will be inducted into the Reggae Walk of Fame for his achievements and contributions to the growth of the reggae music industry both in Jamaica and abroad!
Shaggy will receive his induction in the Reggae Walk of Fame when he returns to Trelawny to perform at the official grand opening celebration of the new cruise ship port in Falmouth, Jamaica on March 22. The largest cruise ship of the world, The Oasis of the Seas, will call into Falmouth that day. Other inductees in the Reggae Walk of Fame include Yellowman, Culture, Toots Hibbert, Tony Rebel, Barrington Levy, Third World, Ziggy Marley, Bunny Wailer, The I-Threes and Ky-Mani Marley.
Shaggy nominated for four 2011 IRAWMA Awards!
Shaggy has been nominated for four International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA)! Vote here!
category 1. Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year
category 22. Best Caribbean Entertainer
category 39. Community Service Award
category 40. Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award (Shaggy & Friends)
The 30th installment of the IRAWMA Awards ceremony will take place on May 28 the Napa Building in Port of Spain, Trinidad. You can find more info at the IRAWMA site, where you can vote for the awards as well!
New song: Shaggy – Wave (on Ricky Blaze’s Party Vibe Riddim on FME Recordings)
Ricky Blaze’s brand new Party Vibe riddim, which features among others Shaggy’s hot new song Wave, is now available on iTunes!
The Party Vibe Riddim features contributions by Shaggy, Mr. Easy, Notch, Ricky Blaze, Kardinal Offishall and Jully Black.
New song: Shaggy – Wave!
Party Vibe Riddim track list
1. Shaggy – Wave
2. Mr. Easy – Dynamite
3. Notch – My Life
4. Ricky Blaze – Feel The Vibes
5. Kardinal Offishall feat. Jully Black – Can’t Blame Me
6. Ricky Blaze – Party Vibe Riddim instrumental
March 22: New Cruise Ship Pier Opening, Falmouth, Jamaica (confirmed)
Shaggy will perform live at the inauguration of the new Cruise Ship Pier in Falmouth, Jamaica on March 22! Source: Shaggy’s official MySpace.
July 31: One Love Reggae Festival, Wembley Arena, London, UK (confirmed)
UK Shaggy fans, get ready! Here’s good news for you! Shaggy will be back in the UK for a concert at the One Love Peace Festival alongside among others Sean Paul and Busta Rhymes at the Wembley Arena in London on July 31!
One Love Peace Festival 2011
The 2011 One Love Peace Festival in London marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Bob Marley, aiming to make his message of peace live on in contemporary London and the UK. It purports to emphasize the importance of peace and togetherness and reduce gun and knife crime. Ky-Mani Marley, Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Gyptian, John Holt, Etana, Third World, Aswad, Natty King, Trinity, Skepta, Princess Nyah, Wayne Wade and the Abyssinians are among the artists who will perform at the One Love Peace Festival! Further acts are to be announced.
One Love Peace Festival History
The One Love Peace Festival has been inspired by the 1978 One Love Peace Concert in Kingston, Jamaica, which was held to bring about peace between the warring factions in Jamaica and Kingston’s inner city areas. Bob Marley & the Wailers, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Beres Hammond and Big Youth were among the performers. As for footage of this historical concert: here’s a video in which Bob Marley sang Jammin’ and had rivaling political leaders Michael Manley and Edward Seaga shake hands after bringing them on stage.
EME Awards 2011
Last night the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards 2011 ceremony was held at Devon House in Kingston, Jamaica. Shaggy and Alaine won the award for Dancehall Video of the Year for their hot collaboration For Your Eyes Only. The Artist of the Decade (2001-2010) award was awarded to both Shaggy and Beenie Man for the big impact they have had as hit makers, performers and touring acts. Congratulations to all!
New remix: Sahara feat. Shaggy – Champagne (Balkan RMX version)
Costi Ionita released a new remix of Sahara’s hot upcoming single with Shaggy! It’s the Champagne Balkan RMX Video version (VJ Tony Video Edit), check it out below!
New: Sahara feat. Shaggy – Champagne (Balkan RMX Video version, VJ Tony Video Edit)!
New song: Shaggy feat. Pitbull – Fired Up!
Shaggy and Pitbull recorded a new song together! It’s called Fired Up (F*ck the Recession). The song has been produced by Costi Ionita, who also produced among others Shaggy’s hot upcoming single with Sahara feat. Shaggy, Champagne!
Fired Up audio
Check out Fired Up on AllHipHop.com!
Shaggy’s Top 10 Dancehall Artists
Which dancehall artists had the biggest influence on Shaggy? BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcast Shaggy’s Top 10 dancehall artists last night! Shaggy talked about his beginnings in the music business and the dancehall artists who inspired and influenced him most. So… who are on top of Shaggy’s list and why? And what songs were broadcast?
Listen to Shaggy’s Top 10 to find out! The show is available online for 7 days. If you tune in to BBC Radio 1Xtra at 7 PM GMT tonight, you can hear Shaggy’s Top 10 live on air as well!
Update July 31: this show will be broadcast again at 5 A.M. GMT+1 on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra, tune in!
New song: Shaggy & Ricky Blaze – Wave
Shaggy recorded a new song called Wave with Ricky Blaze! The song was produced by Ricky Blaze and it’s featured on Ricky Blaze’s upcoming Party Vibe riddim (FME Recordings), which will be available on iTunes soon.
Sherman Escoffery premiered the new song on his MRI radio show at E2 On Air yesterday. Listen here! (Wave is on around 1 hour 13 minutes into the show)
EME Awards Text Voting
Online voting for the EME Awards is closed, but if you’re a customer of Lime or Claro telecommunications, you can still text vote for the EME Awards 2011! Shaggy is nominated for Artist of the Decade and International Artist of the Year! Shaggy & Alaine’s For Yur Eyez Only received a nomination for Best Collaboration of the Year as well. For voting instructions and more, visit the EME Awards site!
NBC Today Show / Smile Jamaica videos
NBC Today hosts Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb co-hosted a special edition of TVJ’s Smile Jamaica. Shaggy was one of the featured guests on the show. Segments of the show will be broadcast on the Today Show on NBC in May and the entire show will be posted on the Today show’s site! You can watch a couple videos of the show online already: mixing drinks, rum bar & Fired Up and Shaggy, Simon and Neville working the runway!
Models, Shaggy, Simon and Neville walking the runway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YBf5Km_z3M#t=06ms32s
NBC Today hosts Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb will co-host a special edition of TVJ’s Smile Jamaica today between 6 and 8.30 A.M. on TVJ. You can watch the special show live on TVJ or online in this live stream! Segments of the show will be broadcast on the Today Show on NBC in May and the entire show will be posted on the Today show’s website. The Smile Jamaica / NBC Today Show will highlight some of the dynamic talents in Jamaica, such as Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser and Shaggy!
You can watch the special show live on TVJ or online in this live stream!
Shaggy has been nominated for two 2011 South Florida Dancehall Awards! He’s nominated for Best Crossover Artist and Best International artist. Vote now!
One vote per IP address per day will be recorded. The 3rd Annual South Florida Dancehall Awards will be held on March 20 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Theater in Hollywood, Florida. Macka Diamond, Zj Liquid, Kiprich, Alozade, Sophia Squire, Chevaughn, Ding Dong and Ravers Clavers, Alley Cat, Beky Glacier, Popoye Caution, Whitey Orders, Zeke Don, Dilly Chris & many more will perform.
The EME Awards will take place on March 12 in Kingston, Jamaica. Eve, Trina, Lady Saw, Etana, Bounty Killer, Jah Cure, Elephant Man, Wayne Wonder, Andrew Tosh, Tifa, Nomaddz, Khalil, Leba and Downsound Records Crew will perform! More info at the official EME site!
