Shaun Pizzonia (born March 9, 1968), better known by his stage name Sting International, is an American record producer, DJ, sound engineer. He best known for his work with Jamaican musician Shaggy, having produced his hit songs "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel", as well as English musician Sting (no relation).
Pizzonia was well known for his knowledge across numerous genres, and is one of the most in-demand radio and club DJs. He has been influential in broadening dancehall reggae's audience. The name "Sting International" is based on an acronym of four DJ names: Shaun, Tony, Ian and Gary. "I threw an N in there and got STING, and I added International to it because it sounded f**king grand and everybody loved it."
In 1996, Pizzonia founded Big Yard Records with Robert Livingston and Shaggy. After departing Big Yard in 2011, Pizzonia formed the record label Ranch Entertainment Inc (REI) with Shaggy, Paul Rossi, and Yoichi Imai, and Pizzonia is the label's chief producer.
Selected works "Oh Carolina" single (1993) – producer "Big Up" single (1993) – producer, co-writer Boombastic album (1995) – producer, arranger, performer, co-writer "It Wasn't Me" single (2000) – producer, co-writer "Angel" single (2000) – producer Clothes Drop album (2005) – co-writer Intoxication album (2007) – producer, co-writer "Everything You Need" track (2011) – performer Summer in Kingston album (2011) – producer, co-writer Rise album (2012) – co-writer 44/876 album (2018) – producer, co-writer
Awards and nominations Grammy Awards YearNominated workAwardResult1996 BoombasticBest Reggae Album2002"It Wasn't Me" featuring RikrokBest Pop Collaboration with Vocal2006 Clothes DropBest Reggae Album2008 IntoxicationBest Reggae Album2012 Summer in KingstonBest Reggae Album201944/876Best Reggae Album
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