Newly added upcoming tour dates: Oman, United Arab Emirates and Czech Republic
Shaggy fans in Oman, UAE and Czech Republic, get ready! Mr Lover Lover will be in your country soon!
Intercontinental Gardens, Muscat, Oman (November 6)
Meisan Events & Entertainment brings you the concert that will make your Eid to remember. Shaggy is going to perform at Intercontinental Gardens in Muscat, Oman on November 6!
You can get your tickets from all Costa Coffee outlets (General Admission) and Totem (Fan Pit). VIP Packages will give you access to the after party with Shaggy. For more tickets and concert info, visit Meisan Events.
Would you like to win free tickets? You can try to win free tix on Muscat Mutterings!
Skybar, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (November 11)
Shaggy fans in the UAE, here’s good news for you! Shaggy and Jay Sean are going to perform at Skybar in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on November 11! Tix are available on Eticketing.
Shaggy on Česko Slovensko Má Talent, Czech Republic (November 13)
Shaggy will be in the Czech Republic on November 13, to make a special appearance on Czechia Slovakia Got Talent (Česko Slovensko Má Talent) as a judge! Don’t miss out on the show!
Shaggy, Rayvon, DJ Kue and DJ Bliss performed at Club Elegante in Dubai and the Emirates Palace Etoiles in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this month. Here are videos and photos of their performances!
It Wasn’t Me, Angel and Crowd Teaser at Elegante in Dubai
Shaggy & Rayvon sing In the Summertime at Elegante, Dubai
More videos
Here are two more videos of Shaggy’s concert at Elegante in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: it’s Boombastic part 1 and part 2! Shaggy also gave a shout-out to DJ Bliss in this video!
Photos
Shaggy, DJ Kue, Rossi, Pee Wee and more were on stage at Collie Buddz’ concert at Chi at the Lodge in Dubai, UAE. DJ Bliss has photos of Shaggy and Rayvon on stage at Elegante in Dubai and at the Emirates Palace Etoiles in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates!
More info: Delicious at Elegante, Dubai, United Arab Emirates April 7
Shaggy, Rayvon and DJ Bliss will perform at Delicious in Club Elegante, Dubai, United Arab Emirates tonight. Info about tickets and more: Facebook, Time Out Dubai and Platinum List.
I Am Legend 3 review and photos
Beres Hammond, Morgan Heritage, Gyptian and Shaggy performed at the I Am Legend concert in Queen’s Park Savannah, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago on Monday. The Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday has a review!
Michael Fletcher article and interview
Wanna know more about Michael Fletcher, bass guitarist for Shaggy? The Jamaica Gleaner has a long article with interview and photos!
Shaggy to Portugal
Shaggy will perform at the Delta Tejo Festival near Lisbon, Portugal on July 2! He’ll also perform in Portugal in May at the Queima das Fitas 2010 (May 7) and at the Semana Academica of the University of Algarve (May). For info about tickets and more, visit the Delta Tejo Festival official site and Festivais.
I Am Legend 3 concert live online web stream!
Tune in to 91.9 Soca FM to hear the Shaggy & Rayvon concert in Trinidad LIVE ONLINE! They’re at the Crowd Teaser now that I’m writing this and they just played Oh Carolina. Update: the concert is done and it was hott! Shaggy and Rayvon performed a lot of tunes, from their biggest hits to new songs and classics.
New video shoot! Ali Cambell & Shaggy – She’s a Lady
Ali Campbell says he was shooting a video with Shaggy last Friday on Curacao, the Dutch Antilles islands, for their single She’s a Lady! Listen to the interview and song on Dolfijn FM!
New upcoming tour dates: Shaggy to United Arab Emirates
Shaggy will perform two concerts with DJ Bliss in the United Arab Emirates next week: April 7 at Elegante, Dubai and April 9 at Emirates Palace Etoiles in Abu Dhabi!
Newly added upcoming tour dates
Shaggy will be in Dubai on April 7 and a second concert in Portugal in May has been added! Shaggy will also perform at a benefit concert for Connie Campbell with Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser, Duane Stephenson and Sherita Lewis backed by the Blak Soil Band on April 18 in Maryland, US.
Connie Campbell Foundation concert
The Maryland concert on April 18 is a benefit show for backup singer Connie Campbell, who suffered multiple strokes resulting in locked-in syndrome. The concert is to raise funds for therapy. You can read more of her sad story on Yardflex and in the Jamaica Observer. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster. Help is needed urgently, see how you can help on the Connie Campbell Facebook group!
Semana Académica at the University of Algarve, Portugal
The Barlavento writes that Shaggy is one of the artists who will perform at the main stage at the Academic Week of the University of Algarve in Portugal in May! More info: Aaualg.
Caribbean Hot 30 Countdown radio interview
Nikki Z interviewed Shaggy on the Caribbean Hot 30 Countdown! Listen to the show here! The show is filled with hot Caribbean music and Shaggy is interviewed in CH30 Hour 2 Segment 1 to 4.
They talked about Shaggy’s military background, how he started recording during the weekends while he was still in the Marines, Shaggy’s favourite song back in the days (it’s Revolution by Dennis Brown), his records, the Shaggy & Friends foundation and concert, how Rise Again Haiti came about and much more! Link to the interview!
Interview video: Shaggy talks on Amplified about dancehall music, the music he got recognition for and his thoughts about mixture of culture and politics!
Shaggy’s concert in Dubai moved to December 16
Shaggy’s concert at Chi at the Lodge in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has been moved to December 16 due to local circumstances! Sources: Platinum List, Dubai Moves, Ahlan Live and Time Out Dubai.
Stone Love announces an outstanding humanitarian award for Shaggy
Sound system Stone Love announced an outstanding humanitarian award for Shaggy on their 37th anniversary party. Jamaica Gleaner.
Shaggy & Beenie Man photo
Wanna see a magazine photo of two of Jamaica’s hottest superstars? Brittany Somerset took a photo of Shaggy, Beenie Man and Raekwon for Downlow Magazine.
Shaggy & Sean Paul in Hollywood
Shaggy’s & Sean Paul’s concert at Hard Rock Live Hollywood was hot, according to all reviews! Wanna read more and view more photos of Shaggy, Sean Paul and Tony Gold? Premier Guide Miami review with photos.
Shaggy and Jaiden “The Cure” live in Italy: Bonafide Girl
As a bonus to this relatively short post ; ), here’s a video of Shaggy and Jaiden performing Bonafide Girl live at the Day Off Festival this summer in Parco Gondar in Gallipoli, Italy. The video was recorded from the side of the stage by Shaggy’s road manager DJ Kue. It’s a cool, wild and fun performance (just like for instance in these videos), you can watch the live concert video below!
Shaggy feat. Jaiden Bonafide Girl at the Jam Jam Fest in Italy
Shaggy to Dubai
Shaggy will perform at Chi in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 17 16! The official Chi @ The Lodge Facebook has more info, as does Time Out Dubai.
Win tickets to Shaggy in Dubai
You can win tickets for Shaggy’s concert at Chi in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on December 17 16 at Time Out Dubai, Mumtazz Dubai and Ahlan Live!
New collaboration: Bob Sinclar & Shaggy
Costi Ionita announced he’s collaborating with Sahara, Bob Sinclar and Shaggy. Article (in Romanian).
Shaggy on the charts: Hot Shot #1 reggae album of the decade and Long Time Top 25 Reggae albums of the decade #1
Shaggy’s Hot Shot is the number 1 most successful reggae album of this decade! Two of Shaggy’s other albums are also on the list: Mr Lover Lover, The Best of Shaggy, part 1 is at number 4 and Lucky Day is at number 17 as well. Jamaica Observer.
Long Time #1 on the German Reggae Charts
Shaggy’s tune on the Street Bullies Riddim, Long Time, is the number one reggae song in Germany! Trend Charts: Deutsche Reggae Charts.
Shaggy at Festival Kreol in Mauritius live videos
Shaggy & crew performed at the Festival Kreol in Mauritius last weekend, here are the first live videos of the concert: Crowd Teaser and Feel the Rush and fireworks at the island of Mauritius!
Festival Kreol interview, review and photo
Grand Baie review and photo of Shaggy’s concert in Mauritius. Défi Media interviewed Shaggy before his performance at the Festival International Kreol at the island of Mauritius on December 5. Shaggy said he’s proud to perform at the festival and talks about his heritage, Mauritius, dancehall music and his responsibility towards the new generation of artists. More? Interview article.
Crowd Teaser: live concert video at the island of Mauritius
Shaggy at La Réunion
Antenne Réunion met up with Shaggy while he was at the island of La Réunion for a concert. Interview article and press conference video.Shaggy talks about his concerts at La Réunion and Mauritius, his new Jamaican single Never Let me Go feat. Tessanne Chin, being a “good boy” and his new collaboration with Bob Sinclar!
Shaggy & Friends Channel on Flow
Jamaican telecommunications provider Flow and the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation launched a Shaggy & Friends channel, Shaggy & Friends TV, on FLOW 394. The channel will broadcast music videos of the artists who will perform at the Shaggy & Friends charity concert and show updates on the events leading up to the benefit concert.It will also broadcast scenes of last year’s charity concert and behind the screen clips of production meetings with sponsors, visits to the Hospital and much more. I Dancehall Reggae.
Shaggy interviews Gully and Gaza, the music industry and parenting
Shaggy talks about his background, Gully and Gaza – this interview was held just before Vybz Kartel and Mavado ended the feud – as well as lyrics, making it in the music industry and parenting in the second part of the Jamaica Gleaner interview. Interview article. The first part of the interview is also online and has been linked before.
Shaggy interview about the Shaggy & Friends concert and Shaggy’s charity foundation
Shaggy talked to the Jamaica Observer TEENage about his involvement with the Bustamente Hospital for Children and the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation. Interview article.
Shaggy interview about traveling
Shaggy travels a lot for his concerts. The Jamaica Observer spoke to Shaggy about what he likes and dislikes about traveling and how he prepares for it. Interview Q&A article.
Italian concert photos and videos
Shaggy performed in Bari, Milan, Napoli and Venice last week. Here are photos and photo galleries of the concerts Venice (by Rasta Snob), Napoli (Kinky Klub), Milan (Antonio) and more (Stey)!
Venice and more Napoli concert video
Fucina Controvento has a video (Boombastic, Bonafide Girl, the crowd teaser and Big Up) of yesterday’s Shaggy, Rayvon and Groove Society Band show at the Fucina Controvento in Marghera, Venice. La Casa della Musica in Naples, Italy: Get Up, Stand Up and Fight and Fly High.
More Bari concert videos
A lot of good videos of the concert at the Demodè Club in Bari, Italy are online! You can watch them on the Bari 2009 videos page. A couple of them have been embedded below!
Long Time and Angel at the Demode Disco Club in Bari, Italy
Hear Dis, Boombastic, Bonafide Girl and Angel
Big Up, Hot Gal, Bashment Party, Wild 2Nite, Strength of a Woman and It Wasn’t Me
Herbs Come Around, Church Heathen, What’s Love and Feel the Rush
International Reggae and World Music Awards
Shaggy has been nominated for several International Reggae And World Music Awards! Shaggy has been nominated at the International Reggae And World Music Awards 2009 for the awards for Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of Year, Most Outstanding Stage Personality and the Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award! You can now vote for Shaggy at the IRAWMAs!
For more information and a flyer featuring Shaggy, go to the official IRAWMA site.
Vote for Shaggy at the Hype TV Music and Video Awards
You can cast your vote for the Hype TV Music and Video Awards 2008 on Dancehall Reggae We Seh! Shaggy is nominated in the categories Best Collaboration of the Year (Shaggy featuring Rik Rok Bonafide Girl) and Reggae Video of the Year (Bad Man Don’t Cry). If you want to vote, cast your vote now, voting is only allowed until February 14!
Shaggy wins EME Award for Bad Man Nuh Cry
Shaggy’s video Bad Man Don’t Cry won the award for Best Music Video at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards, originated by DJ Richie B for Hot 102 FM. You can read more about the EME Awards in the Jamaica Observer, which also has an article about the impact of Shaggy and other Jamaican artists winning national and international awards here.
Shaggy in Dubai extended concert info, interviews and photos
Shaggy is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, right now to play on the DSF 2009 (Dubai Shopping Festival 2009). Preceding The Boombastic Beats – Shaggy live in concert at Festival City today , XPress4me and Khaleej City Times spoke to Shaggy and interviewed him about his time in the military, his time in Dubai, his music, touring and recording his upcoming 2009 album! Shaggy’s new album will have a wholly different vibe, it will be a unique, melodic reggae pop album.
Here’s the brand new video for Mighty Mystic’s new single Here I Am, featuring Shaggy and Lelie. Enjoy!
Mighty Mystic feat. Shaggy and Lelie official video Here I Am
Shaggy nominated for Grammy Award, Hype TV Music Award and RETVP MVP
Shaggy has been nominated for a Hype TV Music Award for his collab with Rik Rok on Bonafide Girl in the category Best Collaboration. He’s also up for a Grammy Award in the category Best Reggae Album for his new album Intoxication. Also, Shaggy has been nominated for a RETV MVP (Reggae Music Entertainment Television My Video Pic) Award for Video of the Year, Best Reggae Video and Best Music Video (Male) for Bad Man Don’t Cry. Director Jay Will has been nominated for Director of the Year. You can vote by emailing mvp@reggaetelevision.com (until February 12)!
Tour updates: Cayman Islands, Dubai UAE, Miami, Australia and New Zealand
Shaggy is heading to Australia and New Zealand to perform on the Raggamuffin Festival 2009, after he performed on the Issimo Live Music Fusion Concert Series with Maxi Priest and Snow and after he attended Jazzy T’s Birthday Bash on West Palm Beach, Miami on Sunday, January 18, with Ce’Cile, Christopher Martin, Usain Bolt and more. Shaggy also attended Jamrock Magazine’s Jam with Squeeze party in New York on January 9. Jamrock Magazine has two photos.
Dubai, UAE concert and tickets info
On February 12, Shaggy will perform at Dubai Festival City in Dubai, UAE. The Boombastic Beats – Shaggy live in concert show starts at 18:30 or 20:30h and is part of the big Dubai Shopping Festival 2009. More information: Zawya, Dubai Chronicle and the official DSF site.
Cayman Island Live Music Fusion concert videos
Shaggy performed at the Issimo Live Music Fusion Concert Series in the Cayman Islands in Georgetown, Grand Cayman, on Saturday January 17. Maxi Priest and Snow also performed. Here are the first videos!
