Orville Richard Burrell CD (born 22 October 1968),[1] better known by his stage name Shaggy, is a Jamaican-American reggae singer, rapper and songwriter who scored hits with the songs "It Wasn't Me", "Boombastic", "In The Summertime", "Oh Carolina", and "Angel". He has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best Reggae Album with Boombastic in 1996 and 44/876 with Sting in 2019, and has won the Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist in 2002.

Burrell was born on October 22, 1968, in Kingston. At the age of 18, he moved to New York City with his mother.

Shaggy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1988 and obtained the MOS of 0811 (Field Artillery Cannon Crewman). He served with a Field Artillery Battery in the 10th Marine Regiment during the Persian Gulf War. The highest rank he achieved was lance corporal, although he was reduced in rank twice. Shaggy perfected his signature "toasting" voice while he was in the Marine Corps.