Shaggy

Shaggy Information

Early Life

Shaggy, whose real name is Orville Richard Burrell, was born on October 22, 1968, in Kingston, Jamaica. He is the youngest of nine children. He attended Jamaica College, where he was a member of the school's choir. He left Jamaica in 1987 to move to New York City, where he worked as a telemarketer and a construction worker.

Career

Shaggy's music career began in 1990 when he signed a record deal with Virgin Records. He released his debut album, "Pure Pleasure", in 1993. The album was a commercial failure, but his next album, "Original Doberman", was a commercial success. The album spawned the hit single "Boombastic", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Shaggy continued to release hit songs throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, including "Angel", "It Wasn't Me", and "Hot Shot". He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Sting, Rayvon, and Ricardo "RikRok" Ducent.

In addition to his music career, Shaggy has also acted in a number of films and television shows. He made his film debut in the 1998 movie "The Meteor Man". He has also appeared in the films "Scooby-Doo", "Scary Movie 3", and "Big Momma's House".

Personal Life

Shaggy is married to Rebecca Packer. The couple have two children together. He is also the father of two other children from previous relationships. Shaggy is a practicing Rastafarian.

Philanthropy

Shaggy is a supporter of a number of charities, including the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, which he founded in 2009. The foundation provides financial assistance to Jamaican children in need. Shaggy has also been involved in relief efforts following natural disasters, such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Accomplishments

Shaggy has won four Grammy Awards and a Brit Award. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. He is one of the most successful Reggae artists of all time.

Celebrity English Language

Shaggy is known for his unique use of the English language. He often uses Jamaican patois in his songs and interviews. He also uses a lot of slang and colloquialisms. This can sometimes make it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand him. However, Shaggy's unique use of language is also part of his charm and appeal.