Sting has been a household name in music for decades, receiving 16 Grammy Awards and having sold close to 100 million albums from his combined work with The Police and as a solo artist. Jamaican artist
Shaggy has been a major force in boosting the worldwide popularity of reggae and dancehall music, with hits such as
Oh Carolina,
Mr. Boombastic,
It Wasn’t Me, and
Angel. While they may seem to be an unlikely pair, Sting and Shaggy are actually a perfect musical match. An initial plan for Sting to contribute to a Shaggy song turned into
Don’t Make Me Wait, their first single together. Compelled by their creative synergy, Sting and Shaggy decided to keep working together, resulting in their new collaborative, island-inspired album
44/876. This summer, Shaggy & Sting will embark on a European tour performing at various historical venues.