Calabar Rocks Night, Calabar Festival, Nigeria (December 28)
Nigerian Shaggy fans, watch out for Shaggy’s upcoming concert! Shaggy will perform at the Calabar Rocks Night of the Calabar Festival in Nigeria on December 28! The concert will take place at 7 PM at the main bowl of the Calabar U. J. Esuene Sports Stadium.
Wow… here’s another hot new Shaggy tune! It’s Shaggy feat. Mina, Sexy Weekend on the Sexy Bak Riddim! The song and riddim were produced by Christopher Birch for Birchill Records.
Shaggy feat. Mina – Sexy Weekend (Sexy Bak Riddim)
Gregory Isaacs’ Thanksgiving Service
Legendary reggae singer Gregory Isaacs passed away in London by the end of October. Yesterday his funeral and the thanksgiving service for his life were held at the National Indoor Sports Center in Kingston, Jamaica. The service, ‘A Red Rose For Gregory‘, was filled with musical tributes from among others Shaggy, Ken Boothe, Etana, Carlene Davis, Freddy McGregor, Judy Mowatt, The Tamlins and AJ Brown. Jamaica Observer: Cool Ruler giving emotional send off, Farewell to Gregory and Musical tributes to Gregory.
Shaggy performed a tribute to the Cool Ruler at the Thanksgiving Service, singing Gregroy Isaacs’ Front Door (I Don’t Wanna Be Lonely Tonight) and telling a personal memory. Shaggy wrote about Gregory Isaacs’ passing on Twitter: “R.I.P Gregory, Your music will live on forever.. My condolences go out to all of your family!” and “Took me a minute ..but the cool Ruler will be missed…one of the 1st person in this business to show me luv!! R.I.P. Gregory!!!”.
Shaggy performs Gregory Isaacs’ Front Door (I Don’t Wanna Be Lonely Tonight) live at A Red Rose for Gregory in Kingston, Jamaica
Curacao, represent! Shaggy will perform at the Curacao Heineken Regatta tomorrow and it’ll be a pretty special show! There’ll be a hot flashmob at the concert and all attendees are invited to join in!
So are you going to see Shaggy at the Heineken Regatta in Curacao? Then don’t forget to study these easy dance moves to Feel the Rush and be part of the huge flashmob!
HUCSA YardFest photos
Shaggy, Rayvon and crew performed a hot show at the Howard University International YardFest Homecoming Celebration in Washington D.C. Here are a few photos!
Menage photos
After the HUCSA Yardfest Homecoming in D.C., Shaggy, Rayvon & crew and Destra Garcia performed at Menage at La Fontaine Bleu Ballroom in Lanham, Maryland. The HUCSA Facebook has a photo gallery of Shaggy & crew and Destra Garcia live in concert. Just like the HUCSA YardFest in Washington D.C., the show sold off!
Shaggy & Rayvon perform It Wasn’t Me at the International Yardfest Celebration
For Your Eyes Only live at Howard University Homecoming
Urban Vibe 2010 postponed
The Urban Vibe 2010 concert in Newark, New Jersey, has been canceled! Shaggy, Machel Montano, Nicki Minaj and Ciara were among the artists to perform at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on November 7.
New song: Shaggy and QQ – Stucky Teacher
Shaggy and QQ recorded a maaad new tune together. It’s called Stucky Teacher and you can listen to it right here! The tune is pretty hot, right?
New song: Lecca feat. Shaggy – Target
Japanese singer Lecca recorded a song with Shaggy! The song, Target, is featured on Lecca’s 2010 album Power Butterfly. Thanks to Binu!
New song: Mr Vegas feat. Shaggy & Josey Wales – Sweet Jamaica Vibes Mix
Shaggy and Josey Wales are featured on the cool remix of Mr Vegas’ awesomely beautiful song Sweet Jamaica! Listen to the sweet vibes of this new song here!
Mr Vegas ft. Shaggy and Josey Wales – Sweet Jamaica Vibes Mix
Shaggy and Wyclef Jean live at the LIME Campus Crew Tour
Shaggy and Wyclef Jean did a surprise performance at the Waterford High School in Portmore, Jamaica on October 22 (Shaggy’s birthday)! The students went crazy when Shaggy and Wyclef entered the stage. Shaggy and Wyclef Jean performed several songs and Wyclef sang Happy Birthday to Shaggy. Here’s a video!
Shaggy and Wyclef Jean live in Jamaica
The featured songs are Church Heathen, Bonafide Girl, Angel, Strength of a Woman and Hips Don’t Lie. Wyclef also sang Happy Birthday to Shaggy!
Shaggy and Pamputae were on the Ity & Fancy Cat comedy show on TVJ. Shaggy played Truck Fullary, the host of a fictionary tv show called Love Correction. Wanna see what happened on the show? You can watch the video right here! Lol.
Ity & Fancy Cat show with Shaggy & Pamputae – Love Correction video!
Shaggy’s birthday
Shaggy is turning 42 on October 22. Happy birthday to Shaggy!
StolenRecords Shaggy interview & awesome live performance
StolenRecords interviewed Shaggy and Shaggy performed live on several riddims! Check out the mp3 podcast here (click on the large Play button on the upper part of the screen to play the podcast), which also includes Big Up, Move Hype, Long Time, For Your Eyes Only and Only You! The live performance is awesome!
Shaggy is featured in the first hour of the show. Shaggy freestyled to among others the Fiesta Riddim, the Bam Bam Riddim and the Applause Riddim. He also sang parts of Big Up, Bam Bam, Chica Bonita, Bonafide Girl and Only You!
Shaggy’s 42 Below birthday party in Sydney, Australia
Shaggy isn’t just celebrating his birthday today. Last week, 42 Below threw him a birthday party at the Good God Small Club in Sydney, Australia. Shaggy handed out many tickets to the party and did a lot of interviews.
Shaggy interview article with photo
Time Out Sydney interviewed Shaggy about his records, his life, his family and Australia. Wanna read what he said? Here’s the interview article with photo! Shaggy talked to Nine MSN about creating a new album, his hit music and his collection of yet unreleased songs. Link to the interview article with photo: Shaggy still Boombastic at 42!
Shaggy interview videos
The Action Battle Team interviewed Shaggy for Nova FM. Watch the HD interview video on Nova FM! Here’s a photo of the radio team and Shaggy. Shaggy was on the Date with Kate show at The Age as well. Here’s the interview video! Kyle and Jackie O interviewed Shaggy for 2 Day FM and it was a funny interview! Here are a video, photos and mp3 podcast!
American Friends of Jamaica Fundraiser, Capitale, New York (October 18)
Shaggy has been involved in a lot of charity events, including the Shaggy & Friends benefit concerts for the Bustamente Hospital for Children. On October 18, Shaggy will perform at the American Friends of Jamaica 29th Annual Hummingbird fundraiser Gala in New York! The fundraiser gala takes place at the Capitale in New York on October 18. More info about the fundraiser.
Howard University Caribbean Homecoming: Washington D.C. and Lanham (October 29)
Shaggy will perform at the Howard University Homecoming International YardFest Celebration in Washington D.C. on October 29 (12-6 PM)!
Also on October 29 (9-11.30 PM) Shaggy and Destra will perform at Ménage, the HUCSA Homecoming, at La Fontaine Bleue in Lanham, Maryland, on October 29! You can buy your tickets at Pumpstation Entertainment!
Sydney, Australia concert Shaggy’s Australian birthday party
Shaggy is turning 42 this month and 42 Below is throwing him a birthday party at the Good God Small Club in Sydney on October 14! Shaggy will arrive in Australia on Tuesday (October 12) and he’ll be checking in on Foursquare, and dropping clues on Twitter and Facebook as to his whereabouts.
Ticket competition
Each time he and his crew arrive at a new spot, the first 15 fans to find him and wish him “Happy 42 Below” will win tickets to his birthday party!
Ticket competition links
So… here are some links referring to what you need to know to participate in the ticket competition: 42 Below official site, 42 Below Facebook, 42 Below Shaggy Twitter and Four Square! Wanna know more? Watch this video promo! Mumbrella also has a lot of info!