We all love hearing music which sets our feet to dancing. Of the various musicians who are capable of this feat, you will find that Shaggy is a master of this style of music. Originally this Jamaican born singer was given the name of Orville Richard Burrell by his parents. His name was changed to Shaggy by his friends during his teen years (a reflection of the hairstyle he had back in those formative years!).

It was during his time of service in the US Marine Corps that Shaggy created his famous musical signature voice. The running and marching which is part of Marine life was the inspiration of the tones which are now part and parcel of Shaggy’s music. In fact the song Bombastic got its beginnings from this time in Shaggy’s life. Today you will find that Shaggy is involved in Rap, Dancehall, Reggae fusion and Reggae musical genres.

The first hit song of Shaggy aired in 1993. It was called “Oh Carolina”. This song was a Dancehall re-make of a Ska hit. “Bombastic” aired in 1995. In the year 2001 two songs of Shaggy become number one world wide hit singles. These were “Angel” and “It wasn’t me”. Of course these singles are not the only music that Shaggy is famous for. During the ICC Cricket World Cup of 2007 Shaggy performed the official song “The Game of Love and Unity” with the Barbadian performer Rupee and Trinidadian performer Fay-Ann Lyons at the Greenfield Stadium, in Trelawny, Jamaica.

For the people who love to hear his style of music Shaggy has released about 9 albums. These include Best of Shaggy: The Bombastic Collection, Midnite Lover, Lucky Day, and Pure Pleasure. The next time you are looking for music which can set your heart pounding and send your feet looking for an open space to dance, just remember Shaggy and you are sure to find a song which will fulfill these desires.

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