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Jamaican singer-songwriter Colvin Scott, higher recognized by his stage identify Cocoa Tea, has died on the age of 65.
The reggae singer died Tuesday morning at a Florida hospital following a cardiac arrest, his spouse, Malvia Scott, instructed the Jamaica Gleaner.
“I obtained a name early this morning to say that he had been transferred from the power to the hospital…which is like 5 minutes away…as a result of he was vomiting,” Malvia mentioned. “He was initially identified with lymphoma in 2019, however for the final six months he was additionally fighting pneumonia.”
“He was positively very courageous,” she added. “He was optimistic all through all of it. About three weeks in the past when he was admitted within the hospital he requested if I used to be apprehensive and I mentioned, ‘I’m all the time apprehensive.’ He instructed me to not fear as a result of every thing was going to be all proper. He was all the time very hopeful.”
Born on September 3, 1959, in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, Scott broke out into the nation’s reggae scene in 1985 earlier than turning into profitable worldwide within the Nineties.
A few of his prime hits embody “I Misplaced My Sonia,” “Candy Candy Cocoa Tea,” “Israel’s King,” “Younger Lover,” and “Rikers Island.” The latter went on to turn out to be his hottest music. He later turned it right into a dancehall model with fellow reggae artist Nardo Ranks, titled “Me No Like Rikers Island.” It was launched on Columbia/SME Data’ 1991 dance compilation album, Dancehall Reggaespañol.
He gained additional notoriety in 2008 with the discharge of his music “Barack Obama,” which he wrote in help of the previous president.
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has paid tribute to Scott, writing on X: “I lengthen condolences to the household, pals, and supporters of Calvin George Scott, affectionately referred to as Cocoa Tea. His clean vocals and compelling lyrics gave us timeless classics like ‘Rocking Dolly’ and ‘I Misplaced My Sonia,’ songs which have turn out to be anthems in our cultural panorama.
“Past his musical genius, Cocoa Tea was a beacon of kindness and generosity, constantly uplifting the much less lucky and embodying the heat of our nation,” he added.
Scott is survived by his spouse, Malvia, and eight kids.
