By VP Records
Photos: Beth Lesser\VP Records\YouTube\Wikimedia Commons
Reggae artist Cocoa Tea reportedly died Tuesday. He was 65.
Internationally know Reggae record label VP Records released the following message on the passing of Cocoa Tea:
Rest In Power Cocoa Tea.
Colvin Scott, known to the world as Cocoa Tea, was one of reggae and dancehall music’s most enduring vocal talents. Originally from Rocky Point in the parish of Clarendon, Tea was a regular on Kingston’s soundsystems back in the early 80s catching his big break with famed producer Henry ‘Junjo’ Lawes as part of the Volcano Sounds’ pantheon of singers and deejays. Known for his distinct, silky, effortless vocal style, both in recordings and live performances, Tea scored hits pon toppa hits over the years with producers such as King Jammy, Gussie Clarke, Phillip ‘Fatis’ Burrell, and, of course, Junjo.
A true Jamaican music icon whose music will continue to resonate with his fans and generations to come.
Our thoughts are with his Family and friends at this difficult time.
