Shaggy releases Lottery, his new studio album, via a partnership between VP Records & Shaggy’s Ranch Entertainment,. The 13-track project is largely self-produced alongside longtime collaborator Shane Hoosong, and features an eclectic roster of collaborators including Sting, Robin Thicke, Akon, Jeremih, Anthony Hamilton, Beres Hammond, Dexta Daps, and more, with full track listing included below.

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The album title reflects a guiding principle throughout Shaggy's career: always bet on yourself — a mindset that has yielded three decades of global success, more than 40 million albums sold, and a catalog that moves between reggae, R&B, and pop while staying grounded in Jamaican music, making him the only diamond-selling artist in dancehall history. Lottery continues with that approach.

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The album opens with “God Is Amazing,” a faith-centered reflection on resilience and self-belief, with the brooding dancehall pulse of the title track to follow, featuring R&B heavyweight Jeremih. Lead single, “Boom Body” – produced by Costi - is a mid-tempo throwback featuring Akon alongside dancehall artist Aidonia & has crossed 10 million streams since release.

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“Looking Lovely” blends dancefloor-ready hip-hop accents with the bassline hook from Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day,” anchored by a melodic contribution from crooner Robin Thicke. Shaggy’s admiration for Withers’ songwriting continues with a reggae reworking of “Ain’t No Sunshine,” featuring vocals from longtime friends and frequent collaborator Sting. The Grammy-winning duo also pay tribute to influential 1980s Dancehall producer Henry “Junjo” Lawes on “Til A Mawnin,” grounding the song in sound system tradition. The single reached the Top 40 on Billboard’s Rhythmic radio chart.

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"BUN (She Loves Me)” picks up the thread of "It Wasn't Me" and turns it on its head. The track opens with a Major Mackerel quote from his 2020 Joe Grind interview before dropping into a bass and horn-driven groove. The character who once talked his way out of getting caught is on the other side of it now — and Shaggy delivers with the same sharp wit that made the original a worldwide smash.

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A deep reverence for dancehall remains central to the project. “Dancehall Nice,” featuring Beres Hammond and Dexta Daps, pairs Hammond’s effortless, gospel-rooted delivery, carrying the authority of a godfather figure, with Daps’ raw, contemporary edge adding weight.

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Anthony Hamilton appears on “I’m Good,” while emerging artists 450, Noah Powa, and Olaf Blackwood round out the track list on “Di Gal Dem” and “Sip by Sip.”

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From the chart-topping success of Hot Shot—the highest-ranked album by a Caribbean artist on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century—to four #1 UK singles and eight entries on the Billboard Hot 100, Shaggy’s legacy is built on reinvention without compromise. Lottery reaffirms that ethos, offering a project that is both reflective of his journey and forward-looking in its ambition.

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ABOUT SHAGGY:

Born Orville Richard Burrell, Shaggy, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, has carved out a legacy that stretches far beyond the borders of Kingston, Jamaica, where he was raised, to the global stage. After emerging from New York’s dancehall scene and serving in the U.S. Marines, he quickly rose to international fame with hits like “Oh Carolina,” later cementing his dominance with chart-topping albums such as Boombastic and Hot Shot. A two-time Grammy Award winner and the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in history, Shaggy has sold over 40 million records worldwide while continuing to evolve creatively. Beyond music, Shaggy's influence extends into film, theater, and philanthropy, with notable roles on stage alongside Sting — including the Wallsend Ferryman in Sting’s musical, The Last Ship, soon to be at New York's famed Metropolitan Opera House from June 9–14 — and an upcoming film project with Kevin Costner and Jake Gyllenhaal, while his Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation continues to deliver critical support to Jamaica's healthcare system and relief aid from Hurricane Melissa.