Grammy-winning global icon Shaggy unveils new album 'Lottery'

Diamond-selling dancehall and reggae icon Shaggy announces his forthcoming studio album Lottery - a project that captures the philosophy that has defined his extraordinary three-decade career: always bet on yourself.

Set for release in May '26, Lottery takes it's title from the mindset that has propelled him from Kingston, Jamaica to global superstardom. Throughout his illustrious career, Shaggy has taken creative and professional risks—often when the odds suggested otherwise—resulting not just in a hit song, but a sustained run of international success spanning more than 40 million albums sold, multiple Grammy Awards, and a catalogue that continues to resonate across generations.

Largely self-produced alongside longtime collaborator Shane Hoosong, Lottery builds on the sonic blueprint Shaggy, has refined throughout his career. Rather than anchoring himself to a single genre, he continues to evolve a sound rooted in Jamaican musical traditions while embracing pop, R&B, and contemporary global production. That hybridity—once questioned early in his career—has become a defining strength, positioning Shaggy as a pioneer and enduring ambassador of crossover reggae and dancehall.

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.

In an industry often driven by trends, Shaggy’s guiding principle remains simple: trust your instincts, embrace the risk, and own your lane. With Lottery, he doubles down on that bet—and once again proves why he remains one of the most influential and enduring figures in global music.