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My Take
Shaggy is one of those artists whose voice is instantly recognizable, that gravelly Jamaican baritone you cannot mistake for anyone else. With It Wasn't Me, Boombastic, In the Summertime, Oh Carolina, and Angel, he stitched reggae into global pop and got the whole world moving. As a singer, composer, producer, and DJ he is a genuine all-rounder, and his warm, playful personality seems to spill straight into the music. I have a soft spot for him because every summer, without fail, I find myself craving his sound. He made dancehall feel like an invitation rather than a niche.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shaggy
- Name (Japanese)
- シャギー
- Reading
- しゃぎー
- Born
- October 22, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / musician / composer / record producer / disc jockey
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaggy born?
Born October 22, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Shaggy from?
Shaggy is from Kingston, Jamaica.
What does Shaggy do?
Shaggy works as singer, musician, composer, record producer, disc jockey.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.