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!
Today: Buju & Friends Before the Dawn concert
Buju Banton, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Stephen Marley, Freddie McGregor, Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser, Sly & Robbie, Nadine Sutherland, Everton Blender and many more will perform at Buju Banton’s Before the Dawn concert today. Here’s a concert promo video. Visit Buju Live for more info! Can’t go to the concert? You don’t have to miss out on this historical event! CMX Events in association with Gargamel Music and Rocker’s Island are offering a $24.95 live web cast, with video on demand being available through January 17. And if you’re in Jamaica, you can watch the concert live for free on LIME Mobile TV! Shaggy tweeted on Friday: “Did rehearsal yesterday with Shilo band and Steve Marley.. Buju seemed in good spirits! Wish him the best! .. ..Di concert ago maaad!!!”
Shaggy nominated for two Youth View Awards
Shaggy has been nominated for Celebrity Role Model (category 19) at the Youth View Awards 2011 for his extensive charity work for the Bustamente Hospital for Children and the Shaggy & Friends charity concerts! The 2010 charity concert raised JMD $31 million for the children hospital! Aside from organizing two huge charity concerts for the hospital, he has contributing equipment, time and money to the children’s hospital and other charities and causes for many years.
Besides his nomination for Celebrity Role Model, Shaggy is also nominated alongside Sean Paul and Mavado for Favourite local international artiste of the year (category 12).
Vote for the Youth View Awards 2011
If you’re in Jamaica, vote now by texting the category number followed by the name of the artist you think deserves to win to 284-9900! The Youth View Awards ceremony is held on February 5 in Kingston, Jamaica. More info.
Shaggy & Alaine nominated for Carivibez Video Web Award
Shaggy and Alaine’s ultra hot new video For Yur Eyez Only has been nominated for a Carivibez Video Web Award in the category Collaboration of the Year! The video was directed by Jay Will for Game Over and the song was produced by producer extraordinaire Tony “CD” Kelly. It features lots of hotness, symbolism and African jewelry. Wanna see it for yourself? Check it out below!
Vote for the Carivibez Video Web Awards
Do you like Shaggy and Alaine’s new video For Yur Eyez Only too?
Then go VOTE HERE for the Carivibez Video Web Awards 2011! You can cast your vote for your favourites once every 24 hours through Friday, February 11, 2011.
Shaggy & Alaine’s hot new video: For Your Eyez Only, check it out here!
Shaggy feat. Alaine – For Yur Eyez Only #1 on the UK Dancehall Charts! Shaggy and Alaine’s very hot new song For Yur Eyez Only is the number 1 song on the UK Dancehall Charts! The UK Dancehall Charts are weekly broadcast by Robbo Ranx on his dancehall radio show on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Source and link to the radio show! For Yur Eyez Only has also held the number one spot on the New York Reggae Charts and is climbing other charts fast!
New video: Mr Vegas, Shaggy and Josey Wales – Sweet Jamaica (Vibes Mix)!
Mr Vegas, Shaggy and Josey Wales shot a video for their awesomely beautiful song Sweet Jamaica! The video was shot all across the lovely island of Jamaica, throughout the 14 parishes. Listen to the sweet vibes of the song, watch the beautiful images of Jamaica and check out the new video below!
New video: Mr Vegas feat. Shaggy & Josey Wales – Sweet Jamaica Vibes Mix!
The Sweet Jamaica Vibes Mix is featured on the Lecturer Riddim and contains a few lines from Josey Wales’ Nah Lef Yah. The video was directed by Jay Will for Game Over productions, shot by Gareth Cobran, Damien Baddy and Richard Lannaman and edited by Dirx. Here’s a photo of Shaggy at the beaches of Jamaica at the making of the video!
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
New York, Jamaica, New Jersey, Curacao and Israel Shaggy fans, get ready for Shaggy’s upcoming concerts! Shaggy’s MySpace confirms the following upcoming concerts:
October 1 KC Hideaway in Brooklyn, New York
Shaggy, Rayvon, Screechy Dan, Red Foxx, Mr Easy and Tilibop will perform at KC Hideway in Brooklyn, New York on October 1! More info about the concert, flyers and ticket info.
October 16 Road International 27th Anniversary, Mangoville Ballroom, New York
Shaggy will host the Road International 27th Anniversary by DJ Roy, DJ Oxtail and DJ Stretch at Mangoville Ballroom in New York on October 16! More info.
October 23 Arthur’s Day Guinness Brewery Celebrations, National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Shaggy, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, Beenie Man, Lady Saw, Bounty Killer along with Mavado and Wayne Wonder will perform at the Caribbean leg of the Arthur’s Day Guinness Brewery Celebrations at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on October 23! Visit more info the Jamaica Observer.
October 28: rescheduled toNovember 7 Urban Vibe 2010 Benefit Concert, Prudential Center Newark, Newark, New Jersey Canceled! Shaggy, Machel Montano, Nicky Minaj and Ciara will perform at the Urban Vibe 2010 benefit concert in New Jersey. The charity concert, which is to raise money and awareness for empowering residents and improving the quality of life in New Jersey’s urban communities, will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark. More info about the concert. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
November 4 Hangar 11 / Nokia Hall, Tel Aviv, Israel
Shaggy will perform at the Nokia TA Hall Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv, Israel on November 4!
November 13 Curacao Heineken Regatta
Shaggy will perform at the Curacao Heineken Regatta! Shaggy also performed at the Heineken Regatta in St Maarten back in 2008 (St Maarten Heineken Regattavideos and photos). Shaggy will perform at the Curacao Heineken Regatta Village on November 13. More info and shout out video!
Shaggy & crew live at the Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica concert videos
Shaggy, Rayvon & crew performed at the Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica in July. Here are a couple of videos of their performance!
Boombastic and Angel live video at the Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica
Bad Man Don’t Cry, What’s Love, I Wanna and Hey Sexy Lady
Shaggy to Reggae Sumfest
Shaggy will perform at Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, one of the famous Jamaican reggae festivals, which is held in July 18-24! Other artists to perform at Sumfest include Chris Brown, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, Jah Cure, Elephant Man, I-Octane, Konshens, Stacious, Chino, Tessanne Chin, Gramps Morgan and Tifa.
Bob Sinclar & Shaggy at the Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach
Bob Sinclar performed at the Winter Music Conference in Miami Beach and Shaggy joined him on stage! Shaggy will be back for a performance at Mansion in Miami Beach on June 16. Check out the videos below!
Bob Sinclar and Shaggy at Mansion, Miami
Bob Sinclar, Shaggy, Axwell and Ron Carroll performed at the Mansion in Miami Beach during the WMC. Here’s a video!
Shaggy & Bob Sinclar at The Mansion in Miami ft. I Wanna
Shaggy & Bob Sinclar at Set Club, Miami Beach
Shaggy and Bob Sinclar performed at the Set Club in Miami Beach for the Winter Music Conference, promoting their new hot single I Wanna. Check the video of their performance below! Yeah, that’s how to party!
Shaggy & Bob Sinclar at Set Club WMC Miami Beach ft. I Wanna
Shaggy to Brooklyn Music Festival
Shaggy, Fabolous, Lady Saw, Barrington Levy, Yellowman, Tanya Stephens, Assassin (Agent Sasco), Ding Dong, Gregory Isaacs, Marcia Griffiths, B.O.B., Da’Ville, Tanya Stephens and many more will perform at the 3rd Annual Brooklyn Music Festival!
The Brooklyn Music Festival will be held on July 4 at Aviator Sports and Recreation at Floyd Bennet Field, Flatbush Avenue Extension South, New York. For more info about the festival and tickets, visit the official festival site!
Shaggy organizes a Walk for Peace: Save Jamaica!
Jamaica has had a long standing problem with violence and after the recent shootings of dancehall artists Oneil (of the group Voicemail) and Mad Cobra, the entertainment community is planning a Peace March on May 23. Edit: please note that the Peace March has been postponed due to the recent unrest in Jamaica.
Shaggy, organiser and spokesperson for the Peace March, spoke to the Jamaica Star about the violence in Jamaica and the event he is organizing. You can read more in this article!
Rise Again #1 reggae song in Atlanta Rise Again, the song Shaggy wrote to help the earthquake victims in Haiti, is the number one reggae song in Atlanta! Read it here in the Atlanta top 30.
Aid Haiti Telethon on CVM TV Jamaica
CVM TV Jamaica, Solid Agency, Lime and Shaggy’s Big Yard Music Group present the Aid Haiti Telethon, which will be broadcast live on CVM TV today between 1 and 6 pm coming live from Hilton, New Kingston, Jamaica. There will be performances by many dancehall, reggae and soca superstars, among whom Shaggy!
Artists who will perform on the telethon are Shaggy, Elephant Man, Alison Hinds, Freddie McGregor, Etana, Marcia Griffiths, Mykal Rose, Ding Dong, Da’Ville, Gramps Morgan, Demarco, Alaine, Una Morgan, Richie Stephens, Assassin (Agent Sasco), Tessanne Chin, Judy Mowatt, Kris Kelli, Richie Spice, Christopher Martin, Brick & Lace, Barbee, Chino, Wasp, Tami Chynn, Tarrus Riley, G-Whizz and Wayne Marshall and more! Sources and more info about how to help Haiti: Dancehall.mobi, Lime and SociaLingua.
If you’re in Jamaica, text 444 4357 or call 1-800-744-2484 (a regional toll free number) to contribute!
Negril Escape photos and review
Shaggy’s concert at the Negril Escape in Jamaica “took the series to a new level” and “was very exciting; no wonder he is such a revered star world wide”: you can read this and more in the Out A road review! People say the show was great. Cathie and Jammin Negril uploaded many photos of Shaggy, Rayvon and crew with fans and in concert at the Negril Escape One Love concert series in Jamaica!
Negril Escape video
Here’s the first live video of Shaggy in concert at the Negril Escape One Love concert series in Jamaica: it’s Strength of a Woman!
Strength of a Woman at the Negril Escape One Love concert in Jamaica
New Shaggy song: Bob Sinclar & Shaggy – I Wanna!
Shaggy’s new song with Bob Sinclar premiered on Fun Radio last night. The song is called I Wanna and it’s hot! You can listen to it below.
Bob Sinclar & Shaggy – I Wanna…
Upcoming concert dates
Here are some of the newly added 2010 Shaggy tour dates! So far the Raggamuffin Festival in Australia and New Zealand has been confirmed by Big Yard, the other dates haven’t been confirmed yet but they have been in the media.
Shaggy and Usain Bolt to Hollywood
The fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, will play the turntables for charity at Jazzy T’s annual birthday celebration at the Seminole Hard Rock Opium Night Club in Hollywood on January 17. Shaggy will also be present, according to the South Florida News!
Raggamuffin Festival Australia and New Zealand
Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, Julian Marley, Sean Kingston, Steel Pulse, Lauryn Hill and Sly & Robbie will perform at the Raggamuffin Festival in Australia and New Zealand on January 23-31. For the exact tour dates and locations, here.
Youth View Awards 2010
Shaggy, Ding Dong, Tifa, Aidonia, Elephant Man, Voicemail, Etana, G-Whizz, Tessanne Chin and more artists will perform at the Youth View Awards 2010! And that’s not all, Shaggy has been nominated for awards in the categories of Celebrity Role Model and Local International Artiste of the Year!
The awards ceremony will be held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, Jamaica on February 6. For more information about the awards show and the voting for the awards, log on to the Youth View Awards 2010 Facebook!
Ragga Muffins Festival California
On February 20 and 21, the Ragga Muffins Festival in California will pay tribute to Bob Marley. Shaggy will perform on Long Beach on February 20! You can find more info about the festival and on where to get tickets at the Ragga Muffins Festival site.
Artists who will perform at the two-day festival are among others Shaggy, Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Tarrus Riley, Alborosie, The Mighty Diamonds, Konshens, Yellowman, Gramps Morgan, Kenneth Boothe, Frankie Paul, Big Youth, Don Carlos and Lloyd Brown.
Caribbean Festival Miami
Damian, Stephen & Julian Marley and Shaggy will perform at the Caribbean Festival at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami on February 27! Source: Reggae Ville.
Reportage Shaggy video
Here’s a clip from a tv show item about Shaggy. Wanna see photos of Shaggy as a baby and as a kid? As well as of some of his magazine covers? And watch video snippets of US MTV Cribs, Oh Carolina, Boombastic, Hey Sexy Lady, live shows and more? You can watch it all in the video below!
Reportage Shaggy video!
Shaggy & Friends raise $30 million for Bustamente Hospital!
The Shaggy & Friends concert raised $30 million (Jamaican) dollars for the Bustamente Hospital for Children! A huge achievement, made possible by Shaggy & Friends, the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation and everyone who attended and contributed. Much respect to Shaggy and the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation for their charity work! Jamaica Gleaner article with photo.
Shaggy live at Jamaica House
Shaggy performed a tribute to the Jamaican Olympic artists at Jamaica House. Here’s a live video of Shaggy & Jaiden performing Bonafide Girl!
Shaggy on the Billboard Charts of the Decade
Shaggy is all over the Billboard Charts of the Decade! Shaggy’s Hot Shot is #15 on the Billboard 200 Albums of the decade charts and #19 on the list of the Top Hip-Hop/R&B Albums. Shaggy himself is also listed on the Artists of the Decade, Hot 100 Artists and Billboard 200 Artists charts!
With Hot Shot being on the Billboard’s Hip-Hop and R&B Albums list, Lucky Day is #11 on the Reggae Albums list and It Wasn’t Me is also at #81 on the Hot 100 songs chart of the decade. It is also at number 3 on the 10 Best Selling Singles of the decade on the UK charts. On another list, the Top 25 Reggae Albums, Shaggy’s Hot Shot is #1! Quite some achievements! Sources: Billboard Decade Ends Charts and Jamaica Observer.
Shaggy to Caribbean Festival Miami
Damian, Stephen & Julian Marley and Shaggy will perform at the Caribbean Festival at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami on February 27! Source: Reggae Ville.
Shaggy & Sean Paul review, videos and more photos
The Caribbean News Weekly has a review with photos of the hot Shaggy & Sean Paul concert at Hardrock Live Hollywood! Here are the first videos: Crowd Teaser and Big Up and Boombastic.
Shaggy in Mauritius live video
Shaggy performed at the Festival Kreol in Mauritius on December 5, but he also held a showcase at Hotel Dinarobin in Mauritius. Here’s a video of the show!
Shaggy live at hotel Dinarobin in Mauritius: Hear Dis, Boombastic and Bonafide Girl!
More about the Shaggy & Friends Channel and concert
The Jamaica Gleaner has an article about the Shaggy & Friends Channel launch on Jamaican tv station Flow 394. They also write that international megastars Boyz II Men, Mario Winans and Joe will perform alongside Shaggy and many Jamaican entertainers at the Shaggy & Friends concert on January 2 on the lawns of Jamaica House! Article.
Shaggy for Usain Bolt’s 9.58 Superparty
Usain Bolt held a party to benefit the Health Centre in Sherwood Content and other causes on December 4 and 5. Here’s the endorsement video Shaggy made for the benefit party!
Shaggy interview article about climate change
Shaggy performed at the UN Dance for Climate Change concert in Copenhagen, Denmark last week. The Jamaica Observer interviewed Shaggy about his views on climate change, the need for action and his support for the cause. Interview article.
Shaggy interview video about climate change
The Lone Reporter spoke to Shaggy about climate change and the need for cool hybrid cars, after his performance at the Dance for Climate Change concert. There’s also a too funny interview video with footage from the concert!
Shakti Love Fest on October 3
Shaggy will be at the Shakti Love Fest. The Shakti Love Fest is a charity event which will take place on October 2-4 in Kingston, Jamaica. It is hosted by the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, the Shakti Mind Body Fitness and Ocean Spray Wata and includes yoga, spinning, live music and more. All proceedings will be donated to the Bustamente Hospital for Children. Shakti Love Fest official site and Jamaica Gleaner.
Shaggy also visited the Shakti Love Fest Launch. The Jamaica Gleaner has an article with photos about the Shakti Love Fest Launch (and 2).
Shaggy speaks in the video below about the Shaggy & Friends concert in January and the Shakti Love Fest on October 3. The Shakti Love Fest will be held on October 3 in Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in New Kingston, Jamaica.
Shaggy speaks in a HQ tv commercial video about the Shakti Love Fest and the Shaggy & Friends concert
Cricket Champions League, India on October 8 (confirmed)
Shaggy will perform at the Cricket Champions League 2009 Opening Ceremony, Bangalore, India on October 8. This event has been confirmed on Shaggy’s MySpace.
It might be broadcast on among others the NEO Cricket tv station)
Pure Night Club, Las Vegas on October 24 (confirmed)
Shaggy will perform at Pure NightClub at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 24. You can get on the guest list here. This event has been confirmed on Shaggy’s MySpace.
Glow Club, St. Gallen, Switzerland on October 31
The Glow Club in St. Gallen, Switzerland is celebrating its one year anniversary with a live performance by Shaggy on October 31. You can find more info at the Glow Club official site. Tickets are available from Ticket Portal among others. Please note that this event hasn’t been officially confirmed on Shaggy’s MySpace yet.
Lido Night Club, Revere on November 6 (confirmed)
Shaggy, Beenie Man, Lady Saw and Mighty Mystic will perform at the Lido Night Club in Revere, Massachusetts, on November 6. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. This event has been confirmed on Shaggy’s official MySpace.
Commercial for Mighty Mystic’s Birthday Bash in Club Lido, Revere, Massachusetts on November 6
Magic City Casino, Miami, on November 14 (confirmed)
Shaggy & crew will do a full band show at the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida on November 14.
La Réunion on December 4 (confirmed)
Shaggy will perform at the island of La Réunion on December 4 at Expobat, St. Louis, La Réunion.
Mauritius on December 5 (confirmed)
Shaggy will headline the Festival International Kreol at the island of Mauritius on December 5.
New Shaggy song: Jaiden ft. Shaggy Turning Me On
Shaggy is featured on Jaiden‘s debut album The Cure Suite I, on the track Turning Me On!
Ali Campbell feauring Craig David and Shaggy Everways vs She’s a Lady
Ali Campbell releases his new double A side single Everways featuring Craig David and She’s a Lady featuring Shaggy today. Here’s the single cover art!
Shaggy hands over equipment to the Bustamente Hospital for Children
Shaggy handed over life saving equipment to the Bustamente Hospital for Children in Kingston, Jamaica a couple of days ago. Together with his daughter Sydney, Shaggy, the head of the Shaggy and Friends Make A Difference Foundation, looked through the operating microscope and handed over the equipment on the lawns of the hospital. Source: Jamaica Gleaner.
Dancehall.mobi has photos of the handing over ceremony. Much respect to Shaggy for his charity work!
MTV Inside Shaggy in Jamaica video MTV Japan
Wanna take a look in Shaggy´s Big Yard music studio in Jamaica, watch interviews and hear a lot of cool music? MTV Japan did a documentary about Shaggy in Jamaica. Shaggy talks about his origins in Rae Town, Kingston, his music from the Ruff Entry Crew, his situation with different record companies until Church Heathen and Intoxication (which was being released when this video documentary was made) and you get to take a look in his house and his studio. Bob Marley’s studio is also featured in the video. The music in the video is among others Big Up (live), Boombastic, Luv Me Luv Me, Why Must She Treat You So Bad, Angel, It Wasn’t Me, Wild 2Nite, More Woman, Woman Scorned, What’s Love, Reggae Vibes and the rare Call Me Up!
Big Yard´s manager and producer Robert Livingston also talks about Shaggy and how their collaboration came about. He says Shaggy’s one of the greatest artist he’s ever met. Fellow artists Chuck Fender, Blacker, General Degree, Christopher Martin and Voicemail also speak about Shaggy. Shaggy made a special Church Heathen and Call Me Up dubplate for MTV Japan as well. You can now watch the video online!
BMO Music Fest 2009 Tokyo and Okinawa photos
Spotted Stripes has a photo of Shaggy in Tokyo and a pic of Shaggy in Okinawa. Positive Productions also has a picture.
