Shaggy biography: Age, real name, career, net worth, songs
The list of the best reggae musicians is not complete without giving Shaggy one of the top positions. Shaggy, whose real name is Orville Richard Burrell, is a Jamaican-born Grammy Award-winning reggae musician, singer, DJ, and actor. He is an excellent artist who has been certified with platinum and a gold degree.
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He is best recognized through several hit songs such as Oh Carolina, Bombastic, It Wasn't Me, and Angel among others. He was named after the character Shaggy from the popular children's cartoon show Scooby-Doo.
Shaggy profile summary
- Full name: Orville Richard Burrell
- Date of birth: 22nd October 1968
- Place of birth: Kingston, Jamaica
- Shaggy age: 52 years (as of 2020)
- Nationality: American-Jamaican
- Ethnicity: Jamaican
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Rebecca Packer
- Profession: Jamaican reggae artist, DJ, singer, actor
- Net worth: $14 million
Biography
Shaggy was born on 22nd October 1968 in Kingston, Jamaica. What is Shaggy real name? He was born as Orville Richard Burrell.
How old is Shaggy? The singer is 52 years old as of 2020. He is the son of Clinton Burrell and Lorraine Miller. His mother worked as a medical secretary.
His parents relocated to Brooklyn, New York City and settled there when he was seven years old. In 1987, Shaggy started attending singing classes. A year later, he was discovered together with his friends as they were singing within the streets of New York City.
Military career
In 1988, Shaggy joined the United States Marine Corps. He was given the Military Occupation Specialty of 0811 Field Artillery Cannon Crewman. He served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment at the time of the Persian Gulf War.
While in the military, lance corporal was the highest rank Shaggy ever attained. However, he was reduced in rank twice. He perfected his signature singing voice while serving in the Marine Corps.
Acting career
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Shaggy has also taken part in the film industry by starring in various television shows. He made his film debut in the action-comedy film titled Blast starring in a supporting role. He has also starred in:
- The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live
- Michale Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
- Blast
- Game Over, Man!
- In Action
- Shaggy: Live at Chiemsee Reggae Summer
- Unite the People: 11th Anniversary
- The One
- The Reggae Movie
Shaggy singing career
Shaggy decided to follow his passion for music. He released his first single in 1993 titled Oh Carolina. The hit was a dancehall re-make of a hit by the Folkes Brothers which appeared on the film Sliver. This song marked the beginning of Shaggy music.
Shaggy singer continued to release hit after hit making him a majority's favourite since his songs were some of the best in the industry. The reggae singer has released numerous albums and singles as follows:
Songs
- Angel
- Boombastic
- Bonafide Girl
- Chica Bonita
- Body a Shake
- Dance And Shout
- Leave it to Me
- Freaky Gurl
- Tu Pum Pum
- Hey Love
- Fight This Feeling
- Just One LifeTime
- Dame
- Habibi Love
- Feel The Rush
- I Need Your Love
- Hey S*xy Lady
- Belly Ring
- Bridges
- Hey S*xy Lady (remix)
- What's Love
- Hope
- Don't Make Me Wait
- Me Julie
- Hot Gal
- Train is Coming
- In the Summertime
- Why Me, Lord?
- Get My Party On
- Hot Shot
- Church Heathen
- Me Siento Bien
- It Wasn't Me
- Keepin' It Real
- Leave It To Me
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- Lonely Lover
- Luv Me, Luv Me
- Not Fair
- Mad Mad World
- Your Girl
- Oh Carolina (Radio Edit)
- Repent
- Something Different
- Wild 2nite
- Strength Of A Woman
- That Girl
- These Are The Lips
Albums
- Pure Pleasure
- Original Doberman
- Bombastic
- Midnite Lover
- Hot Shot
- Lucky Day
- Clothes Drop
- Intoxication
- Shaggy and Friends
- Summer in Kingston
- Rise
- Out of Many, One Music
- 44/876 with Sting
- Wah Gwaan?
- Dance & Shout/Hope
- Wake Up the World
- Meet the Blacks
- The Best of Shaggy
- Two Beats One Soul
- Solomon Riddim
- Up Riddim
Wife and kids
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Shaggy musician is happily married to his long-term girlfriend, Rebecca Packer. After dating for 16 years, the duo tied the knot on 12th July 2014. The wedding ceremony was held at Goldeneye in Oracabessa, Jamaica.
Rebecca Packer hails from Dundalk, and she is half-Irish and half-Jamaican. She is an art director of film and videos. Rebecca is also the co-producer of Shaggy and Friends charity concert.
The singer has five children, two boys from his first relationship with Carol Johnson and three girls with his wife, Rebecca. His sons are Richard Burrell Jr. and Tyler. Richard, who shares the same name as the father makes music.
His daughters are Sydney and two twins called Kelsey and Madison who were born in 2008. The three girls, together with their parents, reside in Shaggy's second home, Broward County in Florida.
Net worth
The Jamaican singer obtains a majority of his income from his music sales and concert performances. Considering that he has been in the industry for quite some time now, he has earned quite a significant amount of money. As of 2020 Shaggy net worth is roughly $14 million.
Over the years, Shaggy has established himself as one of the top reggae artists in the world. He has become a household name and a great source of inspiration to both the upcoming and other well-established artists in the entertainment industry.
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