Part of the Jamaica Worldwide reggae artist series: trending artists.
Who She Is
Koffee, born Mikayla Simpson in 2000 in Spanish Town, St Catherine, first drew attention with a tribute song to Usain Bolt. She now records and performs as Original Koffee.
The Rise
Her EP Rapture made her the youngest person and the first woman to win the Grammy for Best Reggae Album. Her debut album Gifted followed in 2022, moving easily between roots reggae, pop and hip-hop.
Start Here
“Toast”, “Raggamuffin”, “Burning”, “W”, “Pull Up”, “Lockdown”.
Why She Matters
Koffee carries a message of gratitude and positivity to a global young audience, proof that reggae’s spirit is in good hands.
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