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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Kyzzz on 2026-06-11 14:30:10+00:00.

Original Title: TIL reggae singer Shaggy, known for “Boombastic”, developed his signature singing voice as a US Marine by mimicking his drill instructors. He sang his first hit “Oh Carolina” in that voice because he thought it sounded cool, and when it blew up he realized he’d have to sing every song that way