Negril Escape One Love concert series
Shaggy, Rayvon, Terry Wonder and Escapade will perform at the One Love concert series at the Negril Escape in Negril, Jamaica this Tuesday February 23!
Ragga Muffins Festival video and photos
Shaggy and Rayvon were among the artists who performed at the Ragga Muffins Festival in Long Beach, California this weekend. Michael Zampelli has photos of Shaggy, Don Carlos, Yellowman, Big Youth, Frankie Paul, Mikey Spice and The Dirty Heads. The show sold off! You can watch a video below! Wow!
Shaggy & Rayvon perform Jammin’, Red Red Wine and Welcome to Jamrock live video!
Wyclef Jean & Shaggy perform Redemption Song at the Super Bowl After Party
Wyclef Jean performed at a Super Bowl After Party in Miami and Shaggy joined him on stage to sing Bob Marley’s Redemption Song together. The audience loved it and in the video below you can see why! Wow, they’re impressive!
Wyclef Jean & Shaggy sing Redemption Song!
Super Bowl 2010 Shaggy interview
The South Florida Insider interviewed Shaggy before he entered the Super Bowl Party at Gulfstream Park in Miami. Here’s the interview video about the Super Bowl, Shaggy’s new single and his tour!
More photos and videos of the Super Bowl weekend
Shaggy, LL Cool J and Teflon joined Wyclef Jean on stage during his performance at the Super Bowl After Party in Miami. More videos and photos of their performances are on this page!
Shaggy to Romania
Several Romanian media write that Shaggy will perform at Sun Plaza in Bucharest, Romania, on February 25!
The concert is a free outdoor concert near the Southern Market inaugurating the new Sun Plaza mall in Bucharest, Romania. This event has been officially confirmed on Shaggy’s Myspace. More info: Time Out Bucuresti, Libertatea, iConcert and Media Fax.
Shaggy Dance & Shout live video back from 2002!
Here’s a video of Shaggy performing Dance & Shout live in 2002. It’s a energetic, crazy performance! If I’m not mistaken, one of the dancers in the background is Tami Chynn and Rik Rok, Christopher Birch, Robert “Dubwise” Browne, Michael Fletcher and Brian & Tony Gold are backing up Shaggy instrumentally and vocally.
New Shaggy songs
Shaggy and Honorebel recorded a new song which will be released on Shaggy’s upcoming album. The song is called So Hot! Also, Shaggy has been working with Teflon the producer on new songs. You can listen to part of a new song by Shaggy featuring Marc Simpson in the video below!
Shaggy & Teflon in the studio
Here’s a video of Teflon the producer and Shaggy in the studio recording without doubt big songs! And the video has a part of a brand new just recorded song as well!
Shaggy and Teflon in the studio… with part of a new song!
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!
Raggamuffin Festival 2010 videos, photos and reviews
This is part 2 of the videos and photos coverage of the Raggamuffin Festival in New Zealand and Australia, where among others Shaggy, Sly & Robbie, Julian Marley, Lauryn Hill and Sean Kingston performed. For more, visit part 1 of the Raggamuffin Festival 2010 photos and videos!
Melbourne photos and video Peter Tea and Mandoz86 have photo galleries of the Raggamuffin Festival at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia, where among others Shaggy, Lauryn Hill, Sly & Robbie, Sean Kingston and Julian Marley performed! Here’s also a video with Sean Kingston, Julian Marley, Lauryn Hill and Shaggy at Raggamuffin Melbourne.
Brisbane review and photos Rave Magazine has a nice review of the Raggamuffin Festival at the Riverstage in Brisbane! EenyMeenyMinyMo has a photo gallery of the Brisbane Raggamuffin Festival.
Raggamuffin Afterparty in Sydney photos
Meentertainment has a photo gallery (with two morepages featuring Shaggy) of the Raggamuffin Festival 2010 Afterparty in Sydney with Shaggy, Sean Kingston and Julian Marley!
Shaggy & Rayvon Strength of a Woman and In the Summertime live in Rotorua, New Zealand 2010
New song: Che’Nelle & Shaggy – Running A Muck!
Che’Nelle and Shaggy recorded a song together: Running A Muck! It will be featured on Che’Nelle’s sophomore album Feel Good, which is set to be released worldwide in February 2010.
Che’Nelle feat. Shaggy Running A Muck is now available for download on the Japanese iTunes. You can also order the cd Feel Good with Running A Muck from Amazon!
Jolli Rancha Riddim The Jolli Rancha Riddim, featuring Shaggy & Tessanne’s hit song Never Let Me Go as well as contributions by Elephant Man, Christopher Martin, D-Major and Ce’Cile, is now available on iTunes and Amazon!
Jolli Rancha Riddim track list (production: Christopher Birch)
1. Shaggy feat. Tessanne Chin – Never Let Me Go
2. Elephant Man – Call Out Ya Mon Name
3. Christopher Martin feat. D-Major – Here for You Always
4. Ce’Cile – Make Dem Know
Shaggy & Rayvon new songs
Shaggy will be featured on Rayvon’s forthcoming album, and Rayvon will also be featured on Shaggy’s new album! Singers’ Room caught up with Rayvon while he was touring in New Zealand and Australia and talked about his music, his background and lots more. You can read the interview here.
Newly added tour dates
Here are the newly added tour dates for 2010! The first three concerts have been officially confirmed at Shaggy’s MySpace. The two later dates have yet to be confirmed but they were announced on the concert organizer’s sites.
Ragga Muffins Festival (confirmed)
Shaggy, Don Carlos, Frankie Paul, Yellowman, Big Youth, Gramps Morgan, Mikey Spice, Lloyd Brown, Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew, Mystic Roots Band, The Dirty Heads and Yellow Wall Dub Squad will perform on February 20 at the Ragga Muffins Festival, Long Beach, California!
Bob Marley Movement Caribbean Festival (confirmed)
Shaggy, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Julian “Royal” Marley, Tarrus Riley, Capleton, Jahfe, Vega under Fire, Resolvers and Spragga Benz will perform at the 17th Annual Bob Marley Movement Caribbean Festival in Miami on February 27! More info here.
Negril Escape (confirmed)
It’s official, Shaggy, Rayvon, Terry Wonder and Escapade will perform at the Negril Escape One Love concert series at the Negril Escape in Jamaica on February 23! For information about tickets and more, visit the Negril message board and Negril Escape.
Part of the proceeds will go to the IronShore Basic School, One Love Drive, Negril. The tickets are selling fast, so get your tickets soon!
Spring Break Jamaica
Shaggy and other Caribbean artists (Chino, Laden, Timmi Burrell, Ras Noble, Kurt Riley and ZJ Liquid and maybe also Elephant Man and Beenie Man) will perform in The Jungle in Jamaica during Spring Break on March 6. More info at STS Travel and Jungle Negril.
Saint Lucia Jazz Festival
Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Steel Pulse, Toni Braxton, Foreigner and more artists will perform at the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival 2010, which will be held 9. Source: Saint Lucia Tourist Board and Saint Lucia Jazz.
Photos, videos and reviews of earlier 2010 concerts
Here are a few videos, photos and reviews links of recent concerts!
Shaggy, Wyclef Jean, LL Cool J and Teflon on stage
Shaggy, LL Cool J and producer Teflon joined Wyclef Jean on stage during his performance at the 944 Magazine Super Bowl party at Eden Roc Hotel at Miami Beach during the Super Bowl weekend. Star Traks Photo and Miami.com (Shaggy is in picture 26) have photos! Shaggy sang a very well received rendition of Bob Marley’s Redemption Song. Below is a video of Shaggy & Wyclef Jean sharing the stage!
Shaggy & Wyclef Jean: Boombastic, Bam Bam and Big Up
Shaggy and Usain Bolt in Hollywood photos Seminole Hard Rock and Dancehall.mobi have photos of Shaggy and Usain Bolt at Jazzy T’s birthday party at the Opium Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida!
Raggamuffin Afterparty in Sydney photos
Meentertainment has a photo gallery (morephotos) of the Raggamuffin Festival 2010 Afterparty in Sydney, Australia with Shaggy, Sean Kingston and Julian Marley!
Youth View Awards 2010
Shaggy won the Celebrity Role Model of the Year Award at the Youth View Awards 2010 in Kingston, Jamaica! Christopher Martin accepted the award on Shaggy’s behalf.
EME Awards 2010
On February 4 the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards 2010 ceremony took place in Kingston, Jamaica. Shaggy & Friends show won the award for Show of the Year! Congratulations!
Jamaica Observer shows of the year
The Jamaica Observer chose the Shaggy & Friends concert in benefit of the Bustamente Hospital for Children as one of the shows of the year. Jamaica Observer article.
New single and video shoot: I Wanna!
Shaggy, Costa Ionita, Andrea (Sahara) and Bob Sinclar shoot a video for their hot new single I Wanna in February at the beaches in Jamaica! Libertatea. If the single hadn’t been played on the radio, the song would have been entered into the Eurovision song festival competition. Cancan Showbiz.
Bob Sinclar, feat. Sahara and Shaggy I Wanna will be featured on Bob Sinclar’s upcoming 2010 album Made in Jamaica. For a preview of the single and album cover as well as an audio snippet of the song, visit Bob Sinclar.com!
Wanna see a lot of photo and videos for the Raggamuffin Festival 2010, which kicked off in New Zealand and continued in Australia? Then be sure to read on!
Raggamuffin Australia photos
Gigchick has photos of Shaggy at the Raggamuffin Festival 2010 (see her photos of Shaggy at the Raggamuffin Festival 2009 and 2010 here)! Mystifyme concert photography has a photo gallery of the Raggamuffin Festival at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, including photos of Shaggy & crew! And Rebecca Holden / De-tec-tive has a photo gallery of Shaggy in concert in Melbourne (more at Faster Louder)!
Shaggy’s entrance, Long Time and Bonafide Girl in Melbourne HQ video
Would you like to see more photos? WA Today also has a photo gallery of Shaggy & crew at the Raggamuffin Festival (click on Previous or Next for more photos). There are also fan photos at the Raggamuffin Facebook. Perth Now has a review and held an interview with Shaggy about how he likes to perform for the second time in a row at the Raggamuffin Festival, about his charity work and about Jamaican music
Raggamuffin Australia videos
All reviews say Shaggy’s show at the Raggamuffin Festival in Australia was hot! See it for yourself, here are a couple of videos! Wow! Judging from the videos as well, it must have been an awesome concert! The songs that DJ Kue and Shaggy played in the crowd teaser video are I Gotta Feeling (Black Eyed Peas), Welcome to Jamrock (Damian Marley), Land Down Under (Men at Work), Broader than Broadway (Barrington Levy / Shaggy) and Angel.
Shaggy & DJ Kue Crowd Teaser in Melbourne HQ video
Shaggy in New Zealand interviews and reviews
Juice TV caught up with Shaggy for an interview upon his arrival in New Zealand and has photos. News Talk also interviewed Shaggy about the festival.
By estimation, thirty to forty thousand people attended the first day of the festival in Rotorua, NZ, and the performances and atmosphere were awesome, according to all reports. TV NZ and News Talk. If you wanna read another review of the Raggamuffin Festival, visit Voxy.
Raggamuffin Festival New Zealand videos
One video from the Raggamuffin Festival in Rotorua, New Zealand has been embedded below. It’s Shaggy & crew performing Feel the Rush!
Feel the Rush live at the Raggamuffin Festival in New Zealand
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!
Shaggy & Friends concert reviews and photos
Here are a couple more articles, reviews and photos of the Shaggy & Friends concert in benefit of the Bustamente Hospital for Children! SKKAN Media has a large new photo gallery and Voluplife also has a review with photos!
The Jamaica Minister of Health, Ruddy Spencer, the Bustamente Hospital for Children and the South East Regional Health Authority thanked and awarded Shaggy, Rebecca Packer and others who made the Shaggy & Friends concert possible. Jamaica Gleaner article with photos!
Robbo Ranx interviews Shaggy backstage at Sting
Robbo Ranx interviewed Shaggy backstage at the Sting festival in Jamaica! He told Robbo he visits Sting every year and they talked among others about the Shaggy & Friends benefit concert. You can listen to the interview and view the track list of the Sting special on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Shaggy is on around 1:45h. You can also view a photo of Shaggy and Robbo Ranx !
New Shaggy videos!
Shaggy will soon release a new video with fellow Big Yard artist Black-Er and comedians Ity & Fancy Cat. It also seems that a video will be shot in Jamaica for the new 2010 collaboration by Bob Sinclar, Shaggy and Costa Ioniţă. And that’s not all, Shaggy and Usain Bolt also make a cameo appearance in the new Real Friends video by Christopher Martin, D’Major and Agent Sasco (also known as Assassin) on the Alter Ego Riddim, which you can watch below!
Chris Martin, D’Major and Agent Sasco Real Friends with Usain Bolt and Shaggy
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!
