Brooklyn Talks Event Shaggy and Max

Join Max Glazer and Shaggy in conversation about his journey from the streets of Flatbush to worldwide superstardom, and how he continues to push the sounds of Jamaica forward. Max Glazer is a DJ, producer, advocate for Jamaican music and 30+ year resident of Brooklyn.

The Jamaican diaspora has massively influenced local and international culture, from Hip-Hop pioneer Kool Herc in the Bronx to the enduring presence of dancehall in contemporary pop music.

No one has taken the sounds of Jamaican dancehall distilled via Brooklyn’s streets to greater heights than multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning reggae superstar Shaggy. Orville “Shaggy” Burrell’s unique style and unmistakable voice helped carry dancehall reggae into the mainstream in the 1990s. Today, he continues to wave the flag for Jamaican music and its next generation of artists. His new album, Lottery, features both genre legends and promising new talent.