Shaggy Discusses Art Basel, New Music, and Resilience in Miami Interview

Shaggy at Art Basel Miami

• 🎤 Shaggy, a two-time Grammy award-winning artist, is interviewed live at Art Basel in Miami, expressing his excitement for the city's vibrant atmosphere and his role as host and resident DJ.
• ✨ He notes the convergence of music, virtual reality, and artists in the current landscape, emphasizing music's integral role in all aspects of life.

Music and Artistic Expression

• 🎶 Shaggy highlights that music serves as a powerful tool for maintaining good spirits, even during times of suffering and loss, citing the example of Jamaica after a hurricane.
• 💡 He believes music comes from an authentic, visceral place, emphasizing that it must feel right before being shared with the public.

New Music and Collaborations

• 💿 Shaggy is releasing a new single, "Boom Badu," and a new album, "Lottery," next year, his first solo Shaggy record in six years.
• 🤝 The album features collaborations with artists like Sean Paul, Idris Elba, Robin Thicke, Ne-Yo, and a continued partnership with Sting.
• 🎭 He is also preparing to join Sting in London for rehearsals for Sting's new play, "The Last Ship."

Resilience and Jamaican Spirit

• 🇯🇲 Shaggy shares insights into the impact of a recent hurricane on Jamaica, particularly the eastern part of the island, where many lost everything.
• 💪 Despite the devastation, he emphasizes the resilience and fighting spirit of the Jamaican people, who continue to persevere.
• 💖 He notes that aid is being provided, but the spirit of the people remains strong.