When Shaggy and Sting first announced a collaboration in 2018, most people did a double take. One was a British rock legend known for brooding lyrics and jazz influences. The other, a dancehall icon famous for turning up any room he walks into. On paper, it made no sense. But in practice? It worked.
Their first joint project, 44/876—named after the country codes for the UK and Jamaica—won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album. The vibe was easygoing, the songs were catchy, and the chemistry was undeniable. Shaggy brought the bounce, Sting brought the melody, and together they hit a groove somewhere between reggae, pop, and island soul.
Since then, the duo hasn’t let up. They’ve toured the world, played packed festivals, and even released a Christmas album (Christmas in the Islands, 2021) that somehow didn’t feel cheesy. It felt like two artists genuinely enjoying the ride.
What makes this pairing work isn’t nostalgia or novelty. It’s chemistry, craft, and the simple fact that these two legends genuinely like making music together. And Til A Mawnin proves they’re still having fun doing it.
Now in 2025, they’ve dropped a new single, Til A Mawnin, and it’s more of that same magic. A relaxed, reggae-soaked beat. Sting’s smooth vocal lines. Shaggy doing what only he can do. It’s not trying to be a hit—it just is one.
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- Shaggy and Sting dropped another one—and somehow it still works. Til A Mawnin is smooth, unexpected, and proof that this unlikely duo still got it.
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