It's been 15 years since Shaggy released "It Wasn't Me," the infectious
single that turned him from a regional dancehall artist to a global
sensation. Throughout his career, the "Boombastic" singer has been
certified platinum more times than anyone could dream of now-a-days,
with his 2000 album, Hot Shot, selling an estimated 20 million
copies off the strength of hits like "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel." Shaggy
has continued consistently releasing music over the last two decades,
unveiling 10 studio LPs and over 39 singles.
The reggae musician first started to gain national traction in 1993 after relocating from Jamaica to Brooklyn, NY. "Oh Carolina" and "Big Up," were his first taste of success as both tracks that partly defined the early 1990s culturally meshed N.Y. hip-hop scene. With so many highlights during his musical journey and such a distinguished sound, many would assume that Shaggy started music at an early age. What many don't know is he didn't start venturing into reggae until he realized that it was a way for a then-awkward foreigner based in Brooklyn to gain acceptance from the locals, especially from women.
Fast forward 20 years later and Shaggy is still at it. The Jamaican-born star just released his latest single, "I Need Your Love," featuring Faydee. Sticking to the formula that he knows best, with the Middle Eastern-inspired record, Shaggy is thinking on a global scale and, unlike much of today's music, it all comes to him organically. This month Shaggy stopped through the XXL offices to talk about his latest work, his career beginnings and the legacy of some of his biggest tracks. —Miranda J
The reggae musician first started to gain national traction in 1993 after relocating from Jamaica to Brooklyn, NY. "Oh Carolina" and "Big Up," were his first taste of success as both tracks that partly defined the early 1990s culturally meshed N.Y. hip-hop scene. With so many highlights during his musical journey and such a distinguished sound, many would assume that Shaggy started music at an early age. What many don't know is he didn't start venturing into reggae until he realized that it was a way for a then-awkward foreigner based in Brooklyn to gain acceptance from the locals, especially from women.
Fast forward 20 years later and Shaggy is still at it. The Jamaican-born star just released his latest single, "I Need Your Love," featuring Faydee. Sticking to the formula that he knows best, with the Middle Eastern-inspired record, Shaggy is thinking on a global scale and, unlike much of today's music, it all comes to him organically. This month Shaggy stopped through the XXL offices to talk about his latest work, his career beginnings and the legacy of some of his biggest tracks. —Miranda J
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