The Top Selling Jamaican Albums in the U.S. Of All Time
It has now been more than ten years since a Jamaican artist released an album that went on to earn a Gold or higher certification in the United States from the Recording
On This Day in Dancehall: Shaggy’s Billboard No. 1 Album ‘Summer in Kingston’ Dropped
Fifteen years ago today, Jamaican dancehall superstar Shaggy released Summer in Kingston, an independent project that came at the height of a global recession. Released on July 19, 2011, Summer in Kingston
“It’s Great to See This Song Created Over 30 Years Ago Still Bringing Joy to Fans”: Shaggy On ‘Boombastic’ Reaching Double Platinum in New Zealand
Shaggy’s 1995 hit “Boombastic”earns Double Platinum certification in New Zealand on June 11, 2026. The certification was awarded by Recorded Music NZ, New Zealand’s official music certification body, recognizing the streaming and sales
Shaggy’s Boombastic Collection Marks Seven Years on the Reggae Albums Chart
Dancehall icon Shaggy’s Best Of Shaggy: The Boombastic Collection marks 7 years on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart holding firm at its peak position of No. 2 for week of June 13,
Shaggy Joins FIFA Album as World Cup 2026 Unveils Global Music Lineup
Dancehall superstar Shaggy is among the artist on the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed a lineup of international stars from different corners of the globe to
Shaggy Dines With “Honeymoon With Harry” Co-Stars Kevin Costner, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rita Ora Enjoy Brisbane Night Out
Reggae superstar Shaggy was spotted enjoying a glamorous night out in Brisbane alongside Hollywood heavyweights Kevin Costner, Jake Gyllenhaal and pop sensation Rita Ora as filming continues for the upcoming Amazon MGM
First-Week Numbers For Shaggy’s Lottery Are In
Shaggy’s latest studio album, Lottery, has already surpassed 10 million streams globally on Spotify across all 13 tracks. Released on May 15, 2026, the VP Records/Ranch Entertainment project moved the equivalent of
‘I Did Solo Arenas’: Shaggy Recalls Breaking Ground for Dancehall Tours Globally
In an exclusive interview with WMV, Shaggy reflected on how he helped bring dancehall music into arenas long before it became commonplace, pointing to his solo arena runs in the UK during the
Baby Rasta Responds to Shaggy’s Reggaeton Origins Story: “Puerto Ricans Created The Genre”
Puerto Rican pioneer Baby Rasta has responded to Shaggy’s claim that Reggaeton started in Panama during a World Music Views interview. The exchange has reignited long-standing discussions about the roles of Jamaica,
“I Spend $100K–$150K on Marketing—Records Don’t Work Themselves”: Shaggy on the Real Cost of Hits
“Records don’t work themselves,” says Shaggy as he offered a reality check on the hard numbers, discipline and long-term thinking required to break a record. “Almost every record that I put out…
“Me treat artist business like a athlete”: Shaggy Opens Up About Fashion, Fitness and Focus
According to Shaggy, his relationship with Versace placed him directly inside one of fashion’s most elite circles. In an exclusive World Music Views sit down, the Jamaican superstar opened up about a
“Go Down Deh” by Spice Featuring Shaggy & Sean Paul Certified Silver in the UK (200,0000)
Dancehall Queen Spice has added another historic milestone to her résumé as her smash hit “Go Down Deh,” featuring Shaggy and Sean Paul, has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom