Cocoa Tea
Cocoa Tea, born Colvin Scott, was a celebrated Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter, known for his smooth melodic voice and impactful lyrics. Active since the mid-1980s, he gained international fame with hits like 'Rikers Island' and 'Israel's King.' Cocoa Tea was admired for his professionalism and dignity in the music industry, and he remained a beloved figure in reggae until his passing at the age of 65 from cardiac arrest, following a battle with lymphoma and pneumonia.
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Recent news mentions
Cocoa Tea is a musician who worked alongside Dennis Brown.
JaRIA kicks off Reggae Month calendar with Dennis Brown concerts | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2026-01-31
The sweet Cocoa Tea from Clarendon was facing the greatest health challenge of his life and unfortunately, the fake news lobby insisted on putting it out there that he had died.
Remembering those who died in 2025 | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-01-12
Veteran reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died.
Top entertainment stories for 2025 | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-01-11
Cocoa Tea is remembered as a true legend in reggae music, with a powerful connection to Philip 'Fatis' Burrell.
Fatis’ son keeps the Xterminator flame burning with ‘You + Me = Good Life’ | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-07-27
Cocoa Tea is being honored posthumously at Reggae Sumfest.
Reggae Sumfest to honour legends of reggae on Festival Night Two | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-06-29
Cocoa Tea is one of Jamaica’s most celebrated music icons featured in the murals on the Montego Bay Hip Strip.
A cultural renaissance on MoBay’s Hip Strip | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-04
Reggae legend Cocoa Tea, born Colvin Scott, died on Tuesday morning at a hospital in Broward, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following cardiac arrest.
Gussie Clarke remembers Cocoa Tea: A true friend and man of dignity | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-03-13
