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Shaggy is to receive the Order Of Distinction in the rank of Commander for outstanding service to Jamaica on Monday October 15 2007 at King's House in Jamaica. The Order of Distinction is the fifth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour in Jamaica. Commanders take place and precedence immediately after Members and Honorary Members of the Order of Jamaica.
Shaggy, born Orville Richard Burrell, in Kingston, Jamaica, relocated to his mother's home in Brooklyn, New York at age 18. After leaving the U.S. marines in the early nineties he launched his music career to great success. Oh Carolina, a remake of The Folkes Brothers (1960) hit became his first major success when it roared into the number one spot. Shaggy quickly followed in 1995 with the Boombastic album for which he won a Grammy in 1996 for Best Reggae Album. In the last 12 years Shaggy has sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
Shaggy is not only an entertainer but also has a good heart. Over the years Shaggy has consistently demonstrated his philanthropy by giving significant funds to charities all over the world from Jamaica to Africa. He has been a consistent staple on the music scene both and has made and indelible mark on Jamaica as a great example for all. His new album, "Intoxication" featuring Church Heathen and Bonafide is slated for release November 13 2007 on VP Records.
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