Shaggy - It Wasn't Me | Live at TMF Awards | The Music Factory

Shaggy performing ''It Wasn't Me'' at the TMF Awards. Orville Richard Burrell, famously known as Shaggy, embodies a multifaceted career as a Jamaican-American reggae artist. Born in Kingston in 1968, he later moved to New York City at 18. Shaggy's journey to musical stardom took a unique path as he initially enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1988. During his service in the Persian Gulf War, he honed his distinctive "toasting" voice, a style of lyrical delivery prominent in reggae music. Post-military, Shaggy embarked on his music career, employing his polished vocal skills to create hits that resonated globally. His breakthrough came with chart-toppers like "Boombastic," "It Wasn't Me," "Oh Carolina," "In The Summertime," and "Angel." These songs solidified his reputation as a dynamic reggae rapper, singer, and songwriter, earning him immense acclaim and seven Grammy Award nominations. Notably, he won the Grammy twice for Best Reggae Album with "Boombastic" in 1996 and "44/876" with Sting in 2019. Beyond music, Shaggy's contributions have been recognized on a broader scale. In 2007, he was honored with the Jamaican Order of Distinction, being named a Commander. Additionally, his impact transcended music when he received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University in 2022, cementing his influence and contributions to the arts. Shaggy's journey from a young man in Kingston to a decorated musician and military veteran epitomizes a remarkable story of talent, dedication, and diverse accomplishments across various spheres of influence. Watch more TMF videos ► https://bit.ly/MoreTMF Join us. Subscribe now! ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeTMF Thanks for all your support! Rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respect each other in the comments. Welcome to the official channel of TMF - The Music Factory. © 2020 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TMF, The Music Factory and all related titles, logos and characters are registered trademarks of Viacom International Inc.