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CodeDS/UK/22965
NameShaggy (22 October 1968); CD; Jamaican reggae musician, singer, DJ, and actor
Variations of NameOrville Richard Burrell
Dates22 October 1968
GenderMale
Place of Birth/OriginKingston, Jamaica
BiographyOrville Richard Burrell CD, better known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican reggae musician, singer, DJ, and actor who scored hits with the songs "It Wasn't Me", "Boombastic", "In The Summertime", "Oh Carolina", and "Angel". He has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best Reggae Album with Boombastic in 1996 and 44/876 with Sting in 2019, and has won the Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist in 2002.

In 2007, he was awarded the Jamaican Order of Distinction with the rank of Commander.

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