On this day, September 23, 1995, Jamaican recording artist, songwriter and DJ, Orville Richard Burrell, AKA Shaggy, was #1 in the U.K. as well as the U.S. with “Boombastic”.
Shaggy is best known for his hit songs that blend reggae and pop. He rose to international fame in the 1990s. Some of his other hits include. “It Wasn’t Me”, “Angel”, “hey Sexy Lady”, and “Habibi Love ( I Need Your Love).
Over the years, Shaggy has collaborated with various artists and continued to release albums and singles that have maintained his presence in the music scene.