44/876

44/876 is a collaborative studio album between British rock icon Sting and Jamaican dancehall singer Shaggy, released in 2018. The title refers to the country calling codes for the United Kingdom (+44) and Jamaica (+876), signaling the cross-cultural bridge the album intends to build. While Sting has experimented with reggae since his days with The Police, this album represents his most sustained engagement with the genre, moving away from the 'white reggae' of the late 70s toward a more authentic, modern dancehall and roots fusion. Recorded primarily in Jamaica and New York, the production is handled by Martin Kierszenbaum and Sting himself, resulting in a hi-fi, polished sound that highlights the rhythmic interplay between the two leads. Critics noted the genuine chemistry between the duo, which helped the album win the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2019. It stands as a unique, lighthearted pivot in Sting's discography, contrasting sharply with his more somber previous effort, 57th & 9th.