Chicago Sun-Times, IL — In the early days of The Police, reggae was a big influence for Sting, so teaming up with Shaggy was a good fit. more info

Stereogum — A breezy reggae album from Sting and Shaggy was unexpected, but not all that shocking. These guys often turn up in unlikely pairings: think back to Shaggy's collabs with Cyndi Lauper and Chris Martin, for example, or Sting touring with everyone from ... more info

Guardian Music — From Janet Jackson and Cliff Richard’s Two to the Power of Love, to Shaggy and Sting’s new record, here’s a rundown of the oddest musical melangesModern Toss on dodgy pop collaborationsHave you ever wondered, perhaps in a darker ... more info

Stereogum — In the mid-1980s, two teenaged kids living in Ann Arbor and studying at the University Of Michigan became unlikely rap stars. Maroon, the duo formed in 1985 by MK Chilly Dog (aka Martin Kierszenbaum, who went on to found Cherrytree Music Company and ... more info

Core News — “David speaks to Sting and Shaggy about their new reggae album 44/876. The Scorcher comes from Macka B.” Check out other David Rodigan shows in my archive and subscribe to the feed to get good music in the future. David Rodigan 2018-04-29 Sting a... more info

NME — We're still not okay with this. Queen Elizabeth to celebrated her 92nd birthday last night (April 21) with a performance from a whole host of musical …Continue reading » The post Watch Sting and Shaggy perform at the Queen’s birthday party... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The dissimilar artists — one British, one Jamaican — bond over a shared love of reggae on their satisfying collaborative album. more info

New York Post — At first glance, Sting, the 66-year-old iconic British singer-songwriter, and Shaggy, the 49-year-old Jamaican reggae master, seem like a bizarre pairing. But the former frontman of the Police has long been influenced by Caribbean sounds, and he even... more info

Reuters — ROME (Reuters) - With the help of lasers, dancers and music from British rock star Sting, Michelangelo's masterpieces are reaching new audiences outside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. more info

USA Today Music — The new album from the English rocker and the Jamaican dancehall star is out Friday.             more info