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It was the unexpected pairing that saw two musical worlds collide to create a Grammy-winning reggae album in 2018.
And now Jamaican singer Shaggy, 53, and British musician Sting, 70, have joined forces once again for a second joint album that is even more eclectic than the first.
The pair's newest collaboration Com Fly Wid Mi, released on Wednesday, was produced by Sting and features Shaggy singing legendary Frank Sinatra's songbook - but with a reggae twist.
DailyMail.com sat down with the duo at New York City's Blue Note Jazz Club ahead of their special one night only performance celebrating its release.
Seated across the table from one another, the difference between the two unlikely pals was evident, but the chemistry between them was undeniable as they joked about how the venture came about.
Reggae legend Shaggy and British rock icon Sting have teamed up again for a second collaborative album, Com Fly Wid Mi
DailyMail.com sat down with the duo at New York City's Blue Note Jazz Club ahead of their special one night only performance
'It's his fault,' a playful Shaggy quipped, pointing to the English singer, who confirmed: 'It was my fault.'
The two explained the album was born out of a 'crazy idea' Sting had while on tour with Shaggy for their first joint reggae album, 44/876, a few years ago, in Oslo, Norway.
The two had rented a boat out in the Fjord to go swimming, to which Shaggy objected, saying: 'Jamaicans don't swim in the Fjord.'
Com Fly Wid Mi was released on Wednesday and features Shaggy singing legendary Frank Sinatra's songbook - but with a reggae twist
While Sting was in the freezing waters, Shaggy had been barbequing onboard and channeling Sinatra as he sang along to his greatest hits.
'What's interesting is he has the same vocal range as Frank Sinatra which is a baritone tenor, but he was singing like Shaggy,' Sting said.
'I just had one of these ideas in neon lights it said: "Shaggy sings the Frank Sinatra song but in a reggae style produced by Sting."
Sting said that after a few drinks, he managed to convince Shaggy the album was a good idea.
'Then earlier this year we went into a studio and made this crazy idea a reality,' Sting said.
'You know, it's a surprising record and for me, the most important element in music is surprise. So we are surprising you yet again.'
The duo indeed surprised fans when they first teamed up to record 44/876 - which refers to the country calling codes for the UK and Jamaica.
The album went on to win the award for Best Reggae Album in 2019.
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