Cocoa Tea

Reggae vocalist and songwriter Cocoa Tea was one of Jamaica's most revered artists, getting his start in the early days of dancehall and carving out a consistent, productive career that evolved over the years. His cool-toned, laid-back vocals were perfect for sweet, smooth lovers rock, and gave him a distinct identity amid his more aggressive peers. Still, he was also capable of toughening up his sound on his cultural protest material, which was often sharply perceptive. He was also wildly prolific, releasing dozens of singles and albums, and eventually launching his own Roari...