The singer, born in the village of Rocky Point, Jamaica, was known for a romantic voice that shaped and shifted with generations of dancehall and lovers rock.

Reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died at 65 following being diagnosed with pneumonia in 2025 years after being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019. The singer was known for "I Lost My Sonia," "Sweet Sweet Cocoa Tea" and "Young Lover.

ICONIC Jamaican singer-songwriter Cocoa Tea, best known for his 90s hit song Riker’s Island, has died aged 65. The reggae singer, born Calvin Scott, passed away early on Tuesday morning at a

Cocoa Tea, a celebrated reggae singer and songwriter, has died. He was 65. "I extend condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of Calvin George Scott, affectionately known as Cocoa Tea," Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness wrote in a post on Instagram Tuesday.

Renowned Jamaican reggae artist Colvin Scott, popularly known as Cocoa Tea, has passed away at the age of 65. The singer died on Tuesday morning at a hospital in Florida following a cardiac arrest, his wife Malvia Scott confirmed to the Jamaica Gleaner.

Cocoa Tea’s music remains a staple in reggae, proving that great music never fades. Whether he was singing about love, social issues, or pure positivity, his voice and lyrics left an indelible mark on the genre.

The Jamaican singer released countless singles in the 1980s and 1990s and regained popularity in 2008 with his political single “Barack Obama”