Shaggy (musician)

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Shaggy

Shaggy in 2006
Background information
Orville Richard Burrell
Birth name
October 22, 1968 (age 46)[1]
Born
Kingston, Surrey, Jamaica
Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City
Origin
Reggae fusion, hip hop
Genres
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, deejay
Years active 1990present
EMI, Virgin, MCA, Universal, Big
Yard Music Group, Ranch
Labels
Entertainment
Rayvon, RedFox, Sting international,
Associated
Major Lazer, Tamer Hosny, Sean
acts
Paul
www.shaggyonline.com
Website
Orville Richard Burrell (born October 22, 1968), best known by his stage name Shaggy, is
a Jamaican-born American reggae fusion singer and deejay. He is best known for his hit
singles "Boombastic", "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel". He is said to have taken his stage name
from his shagging career, especially at