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Photo Flashback: Cocoa Tea in performance

Published:Friday | March 21, 2025 | 11:44 AM
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Cocoa Tea in performance in 1989.
Coco Tea (left) is joined by Canadian reggae-rap DJ Snow in a song during International Night at Reggae Sunsplash at Jamworld in Portmore, St. Catherine, in August 1993.
Cocoa Tea in performance in 1993.
Cocoa Tea performing at Star R Us in December 2005.
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Renowned for his smooth vocals and conscious lyrics, Cocoa Tea became a reggae icon with hits like "Sweet Sweet Cocoa Tea," "Rocking Dolly," and "Israel’s King." Born in Clarendon in 1959, he gained international fame in the 1990s, blending roots reggae and dancehall. He was also known for his spirited performances which always wanted patrons calling for more.