Nine Mile Music Festival
Back in February, Shaggy and crew alongside Tessanne Chin, Alborosie, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Ms Lauryn Hill, Sean Paul, Mavado and Chronixx gave a mad performance at the Nine Mile Music Festival in Miami. Check out two videos of the concert here!
Shaggy & Crew perform Long Time & Bonafide Girl
Video by Dancehall TV USA
Alborosie, Tessanne Chin and Shaggy & Crew live at the Nine Mile Music Festival in Miami compilation video
Shaggy is at 8:57 minutes into the video
Upcoming 2014 tour dates
Wish you’d been there? Check out Shaggy’s updated tour schedule to see when he’s performing close to you!
Shaggy & Friends charity concert 2014
Happy New Year, everyone! The New Year rings in with the fourth staging of the Shaggy & Friends Benefit Concert, which will be held on the Lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday, January 4, 2014.
Line-up
The 2014 concert will be headlined by Shaggy himself, along with Ne-Yo and Tessanne Chin, the champion of the US installment of The Voice and longtime Shaggy and Friends collaborator. This will be her first concert since claiming the title in December and Jamaica is understandibly excited to see the local songbird in action.
Other artists to perform are none other than Sean Paul, Elephant Man, Tarrus Riley, Pinchers, Konshens, Wayne Marshall, Agent Sasco, Admiral Bailey, Admiral Tibet & Mighty Diamonds, Carlene Davis, Chronixx, The Voice competitor Matthew Schuler, and many very special guests!
Tickets and Cause
Tickets will be available while stocks last at Pegasus, LG Service Center, Pet Com Dunrobin & Ocho Rios, Cannon Ball, Liguanea Drug & Garden and Music Mart.
The Shaggy & Friends concert benefits the Bustamente Children’s Hospital, the only pediatric hospital in the Caribbean.
Free online live stream
Can’t attend? The event will be streamed online for free via:
Save a Life
Here’s another chance to play your part and Make A Difference for the Bustamante Children’s Hospital! There are several ways you can donate to The Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation, whether or not you will be attending the show. Check out the options below!
Official Jamaica 50 song: Shaggy and others – On A Mission – to premiere today!
Shaggy invites YOU to the premiere of the official Jamaica 50 song I’m on a Mission! The song is set to premiere today at 4.15 P.M. on all Jamaican and diaspora radio and tv stations!
The official song for the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence was produced by Shaggy and features some of Jamaica’s best-known international and local artistes: Shaggy, Assassin, Beres Hammond, Tarrus Riley, Damian Marley, Romain Virgo, Chevelle Franklin, Wayne Marshall, Tifa and Tessanne Chin.
Shaggy – I’m on a Mission premiere invitation & brand new song!
The words of the song are a call to action that recounts Jamaica’s history, accomplishments and talents on the world stage. It urges all Jamaicans to pledge proudly, celebrate and Get ON IT as one… “On A Mission.”
Shaggy & Friends 2012 first video and photos
Last night the third edition of the Shaggy & Friends concert was held. A huge number of people, including Jamaica’s Prime Minister, came to enjoy the event and to support the only pediatric hospital in the West Indies. Many people from all over the world also watched the concert in the LIME TV live stream. According to attendees and live viewers, the event and the concert were great!
All proceeds of the Shaggy & Friends concert will go to the Bustamante Children’s Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. This year’s edition focuses on raising money for the cardiac unit of the only pediatric hospital in the West Indies.
Shaggy along with Tarrus Riley, Romain Virgo, Tami Chynn, Wayne Marshall, Tifa, Future Fambo, Deniece Williams, Ms Kitty, Maxi Priest, Eve, Mystic Davis, Half Pint, Agent Sasco, Mr Vegas, Gyptian, Rayvon, Tessanne Chin, Cocoa Tea, Junior Reid, I-Octane, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Beres Hammond, Lauryn Hill, Rohan Gunter and more graced the stage and made the evening unforgettable for anyone who attended.
Shaggy and Tessanne performed Shaggy’s new single Dame feat. Kat DeLuna – which premiered on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno earlier this week. Check out the video below!
Shaggy and Tessanne Chin perform Dame live on Shaggy & Friends
Newly added tour dates
Jamaica, US and Sri Lanka Shaggy fans, here’s good news for you! Shaggy will perform near you soon!
NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno (January 4)
Shaggy will make a special appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC on January 4, 2012! Don’t miss it!
Shaggy & Friends charity concert (January 7)
Shaggy is organising the third installment of his Shaggy & Friends charity concert for the Bustamente Hospital for Children and the Chain of Hope Foundation on January 7!
The concert takes place on the Lawns of Jamaica House in Jamaica and the artists who have been confirmed to perform so far are Shaggy, Lauryn Hill, Romain Virgo, Coco Tea, Half Pint, Tami Chynn, Wayne Marshall, Chino and Assassin. Reggae singer Maxi Priest has also been added to the list of performers!
Read more about the concert in the Jamaica Observer and the Jamaica Star. You can watch a video of an earlier Shaggy & Friends charity concert below!
Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka (January 21)
Shaggy and crew are going to perform at the Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka on January 21! This concert has been canceled.
Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny, Jamaica (January 26)
Shaggy will perform at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival at the Greenfield Stadium in Trelawny, Jamaica on January 26! Other artists to perform at the festival are Celine Dion, Cee-Lo Green, Tickets are available at the official site of the Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival. You can watch an earlier performance at the festival by Shaggy & John Legend below!
Shaggy and John Legend live at the 2006 Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
Shaggy’s official MySpace confirms the following two new tour dates:
Amman, Jordan (July 9)
Shaggy & Myriam Fares will be live in concert at the Amman Exhibition Park in Amman, Jordan on July 9! Tickets are available at e-viola.com.
Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica (July 24)
Shaggy will perform at the Reggae Sumfest at Cornwall Beach, Jamaica on July 24! Other artists to perform at this famous Jamaican festival are among others Chris Brown, Beenie Man, Tarrus Riley, Queen Ifrica, Jah Cure, Elephant Man, I-Octane, Konshens, Stacious, Chino, Tessanne Chin, Gramps Morgan and Tifa. More info and tickets.
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
Binu and me transcribed the lyrics to Shaggy and Tessanne Chin’s hot song Never Let Me Go and you can read them right here! Do not copy these lyrics literally or altered onto any other site without linking to this site!
Intro: Shaggy (Tessanne Chin)
Never letting you go! No, no, no!
It’s your lover, alongside the lovely Tessanne
Shaggy! (Never let me go)
Ah wah me say, yo! (naah)
Verse 1: Shaggy (Tessanne Chin)
Girl you know you’re hot and it’s a natural fact
Top shelf material, you’re from good stock (baby)
You and me together have the place ‘pon lock
Real love of ain’t nobody can talk bad
Letting know, it’s Mr.Lover, there is nothing you lack
Always your man, so make them see they ah chat
Baby girl you feel it, ’cause ah me deal it
We have to seal it, just sing if you believe it
Chorus: Tessanne Chin (Shaggy)
Hold me, keep me coming back for more
Control me (that’s right!) Tell me that you’ll never let me go
Let me go, let me go, let me go
Verse 2: Shaggy
Now baby, we can take it to a new flight
Take this love we’ve got towards a new height
You and me forever, this is so right
That would finally precede a true life
Hook: Shaggy
Later we can greet her / with the creator, girl, I’m your saviour
For you mi haffi to thank the highest creator
She have the flavour, if nah fi save ya, I man good behaviour
Mister Lover doing you a favour, yeah
Chorus: Tessanne (Shaggy)
Hold me, keep me coming back for more
Control me Tell me that you’ll never let me go (I’m never letting you go)
Let me go, let me go, let me go
Shaggy & Tessanne – Never Let Me Go live video at the Bustamente Hospital for Children in Kingston, Jamaica The lyrics continue below the video!
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
Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin and Etana (from Jamaica), Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne and Edwin Yearwood (from Barbados), David Rudder, Kees Dieffenthaller and Destra Garcia (from Trinidad) and Belo (from Haiti) recorded a song to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti and it’s available now!
The song, which is called Rise Again, was written by Shaggy and produced by Christopher ‘Langman’ Birch for Birchill Records, to raise money for the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund. The Jamaica Observer writes that Rise Again is the #1 song in Ireland and the #2 song in Japan (on the Japanese reggae charts, it is #1), according to a Splash analysis!
Rise Again official full length music video
A music video for the single was shot by director Jay Will, who also produced a lot more of Shaggy’s videos, among others Church Heathen, Save a Life, Bad Man Don’t Cry, Here I Am, Feel the Rush, Bonafide Girl and the Street Bullies Riddim Medley video. You can watch it below!
Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Etana, Tessanne Chin, Alison Hinds and other Caribbean artists: Rise Again official full length video
The Jamaica Observer spoke to several artists involved about the new video Rise Again for Haiti. Wanna know how the video can be shot and released just a few days after the song was recorded? You can read it in this article. Cayman Net News has an article with photos as well. BVI Platinum also as a lot of info about the Rise Again video.
Rise Again lyrics
Wanna know what Shaggy, Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin, Etana, Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne, Edwin Yearwood, David Rudder, Kees Dieffenthaller, Destra Garcia and Belo are singing in Rise Again? You can read the lyrics here!
Rise Again Haiti
Shaggy teamed up with fellow Caribbean artists Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, Tessanne Chin and Etana (from Jamaica), Alison Hinds, Shontelle Layne and Edwin Yearwood (from Barbados), David Rudder, Kees Dieffenthaller and Destra Garcia (from Trinidad) and Belo (from Haiti) to record a song for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti!
The song, which is called Rise Again, was written by Shaggy and produced by Christopher ‘Langman’ Birch (Birchill Records), to raise money for the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund. It will be available soon!
Shaggy says about the release of the song: “Rise Again is for the people of Haiti. It is to show them that we are here for them and that we will support them each step of the way as they begin rebuilding their lives which were shattered by the earthquake. I am very proud of this song and the collaboration with Digicel. With the launch of Rise Again, we can raise much needed funds to support the relief efforts in Haiti.”
Listen to Rise Again on Dancehall Vibes
You can listen to the song in Danny Pepperseed’s hooott dancehall and reggae radio show, Dancehall Vibes, which will be broadcast this Wednesday at 10 PM CEST (GMT+1) on Stadsradio Helmond!
Shaggy speaks for Digicel Jamaica’s Haiti help
Not only did Shaggy record a song and a video to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti (you can read more about it and watch part of the video here as well!), he also recorded this message for Digicel Jamaica’s Haiti Relief Fund. You can watch the video here!
Video and song for Haiti: We Shall Rise Again / Rise Up Haiti!
Shaggy, Sean Kingston, Sean Paul, Etana, Tessanne Chin, David Rudder, Mika and Belo and more Caribbean artists recorded a song and a video “We Shall Rise Again” / “Rise Up” for Haiti!
You can view (parts of) the brand new video at Il Secole XIX, MSN (for another version of the MSN video, go to the photo link below) and at Zoom In TV!
The proceeds of the song will be donated to the victims of the Haiti earth quake. It’s great to see so many great artists collaborating to help Haiti!
New songs for Haiti with Etana and Sean Kingston
Shaggy recorded a song for Haiti! One part is with Etana and has been produced by Christopher Birch for Birchill Records. The other part is a collaboration with Sean Kingston, which they recorded this weekend in Jamaica! It is called “We’ll Rise Again”. More artists will be featured and the song will be released soon!
Shaggy, Sean Kingston and more in Kingston
Sean Kingston, Shaggy, Usain Bolt, Tessanne Chin, Morgan Heritage and many more were at Club Privilege in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday. SKKAN Media has a photo gallery!
Shaggy at Coke Zero concert
Shaggy performed at the “Coke Zero presents Sean Kingston concert” last night at the LIME Golf Academy in New Kingston. All proceeds of the concert go to the Haiti Relief Fund! Other artists who performed were among others Sean Kingston, Ding Dong, Chino, Elephant Man, Tifa, Tessanne Chin, D’Angel, Serani, Voice Mail, QQ, G Whizz, Alaine, Demarco and DJ Shine. The Jamaica Gleaner has a review of the concert. Rockwildaz has a photo of Shaggy backstage and a photo gallery with photos of Shaggy & Tessanne Chin performing their new hit song Never Let Me Go!
Win tickets to Raggamuffin Festival
You can win double passes to the Raggamuffin Festival in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, at Alchemy! You can win double passes to the Raggamuffin Festival in New Zealand at View Auckland, tickets at C4TV and VIP tickets at The Breakfast News at TV NZ!
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!
Jamaica Star’s Shaggy & Friends highlights
The Jamaica Star and Icey Jace uploaded live videos with the highlights of the Shaggy & Friends concert… here they are… enjoy!
Featured in the Jamaica Star video are among others Shaggy Bad Man Don’t Cry, Machel Montano & Shaggy Toro Toro (Mad Bull Fever), Shaggy Strength of a Woman and Beenie Man! The video by Icey Jace has Machel Montano & Shaggy (Toro Toro!), Baby Cham, Mario Winans, Beenie Man, Busy Signal, Mavado and Bounty Killer!
TEENage Shaggy interview
The Jamaica Observer’s TEENage spoke to Shaggy about his recent and upcoming endeavours, like his collaboration with Tessanne Chin on their new hot single Never Let Me Go. He also told them he has major things in the works, like a new video with fellow Big Yard artist Black-er and comedians Ity and Fancy Cat!
Shaggy’s also looking for a record label that wants to do business with him in the way he envisions it right for his music. Jamaica Observer article.
Bob Sinclar & Shaggy: 2010 collaboration
Bob Sinclar and Shaggy will release a song together in 2010! The new song will be featured on Bob Sinclar’s upcoming 2010 album. Télé Loisirs article and Pure People article.
Shaggy #1 on German 2009 Reggae Charts
The top song in the German Reggae Charts of 2009 is Long Time, Shaggy’s song on the Street Bullies Riddim! It is the overall #1 on the reggae charts. I Can’t Fight This Feeling, Shaggy’s song on the Baddaz Riddim, is at #11 in the year charts! Trend Charts.
UK end of the decade charts!
Shaggy and Rik Rok’s huge hit It Wasn’t Me is the #1 selling R&B single in the UK of the 2000s! It also is the highest selling non-tv shows single of the decade and the #1 selling single of 2001. The Shaggy & Rayvon single Angel is in the top selling singles of 2001 as well and comes in at #10. Wow, what an achievement!
Fly High dubplate
Shaggy recorded a Fly High dubplate for Fabrizio Miccoli, who currently plays soccer for Serie A team Palermo. You can listen to the dubplate here!
