Shaggy Ft. Rayvon Вђ“ | Angel

Released in as the second single from Shaggy's multi-platinum album Hot Shot , " Angel " featuring Rayvon is one of the most iconic reggae-fusion hits of the early 2000s. Quick Song Facts

: The song is famous for its creative use of two major hits: Shaggy ft. Rayvon – Angel

: Interpolates the melody from " Angel of the Morning " (1967) by Chip Taylor, famously covered by Merrilee Rush and Juice Newton. Released in as the second single from Shaggy's

: The track reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (week of March 31, 2001) and topped charts in the UK, Australia, Germany, and several other European countries. : Because the song relied so heavily on

: Because the song relied so heavily on dual interpolations, Shaggy and his co-writers notably had to give up their entire writer's share of the royalties to the original composers. Classic Lyrics to Share

: Samples " The Joker " (1973) by Steve Miller Band.

: Unlike his preceding hit "It Wasn't Me," which was often misinterpreted as a "cheating anthem," Shaggy described "Angel" as a love-song lament . The lyrics are an appreciation for a woman who stayed loyal through difficult times, including his incarceration.