Grammy-winning Jamaican dancehall star Shaggy has released a new single, “Looking Lovely,” featuring American R&B singer Robin Thicke, as part of the rollout for his latest album Lottery.
The upbeat track blends dancehall and pop influences and samples the classic soul hit “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers, reimagining the timeless song through a modern Caribbean and R&B sound.
“Looking Lovely” is one of several collaborations leading up to the release of Lottery, which arrived May 15 through VP Records and Ranch Entertainment.
The album also features a number of previously released singles, including “Til A Mawnin” with Sting, “Boom Body” with Akon and Aidonia, and “Dancehall Nice,” which brings together reggae legend Beres Hammond and dancehall star Dexta Daps.
Much of Lottery was produced by Shaggy—born Orville Richard Burrell—alongside longtime collaborator Shane Hoosong. The project continues the artist’s signature fusion of dancehall, reggae, and international pop influences while bringing together performers from across the Caribbean and global music scenes.
Shaggy remains one of the Caribbean’s most internationally recognized music stars, with global hits including “It Wasn’t Me,” “Boombastic,” “Angel,” “Oh Carolina,” and “In the Summertime.” Over his career, he has earned eight Grammy nominations and two wins for Best Reggae Album—Boombastic in 1996 and 44/876, his collaborative album with Sting, in 2019.
In 2007, Shaggy was awarded Jamaica’s Order of Distinction with the rank of Commander. He also received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University in 2022.
With Lottery, the dancehall icon continues to bridge Caribbean music with global audiences, reinforcing his long-standing reputation for genre-blending collaborations and international appeal.
