{"title":"Koffee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMikayla Simpson, better known as Koffee, is a Jamaican reggae artist. Born on February 16, 2000 in Spanish Town, Jamaica, she is a talented singer, songwriter, rapper, deejay and guitarist. With her unique blend of reggae music and captivating lyrics, Koffee has quickly risen to prominence in the music industry. Her soulful voice and infectious melodies have garnered her a dedicated fan base worldwide. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Koffee's passion for music shines through in every note she sings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rapture","title":"Rapture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe hottest property in Jamaica right now - and we have just a few copies of this very limited 5 track EP. The young Jamaican singer shows off her versatility on her debut EP, slipping between rapid-fire ragga grit and conscious reggae styles, and maintaining an unwavering focus on memorable melodic hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Me? I’m just down to earth.” 18-year-old musician Mikayla “Koffee” Simpson may be small in stature and disarmingly unassuming but her modesty – and height – belies huge amounts of talent. The 5’0, self-described “sing-jay-guitarist” is one of the most exciting, forward thinking, globally focused teenage talents to emerge in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Spanish Town, just outside of Kingston, Jamaica, Koffee was bought up alone by her hard working mother, her father having left for New York when Koffee was an infant. “Mummy struggled so I didn’t have to,” remembers Koffee. An occasional actress who works for the Ministry of Health and who gives sex education and body positivity talks to young people, Koffee’s mum sheltered her daughter from a lot of the violence that afflicted their community. “I was aware of curfews and shootings growing up but it wasn’t necessarily a reality for me because I didn’t experience anything directly,” she says. “I would hear about gunshots over in [neighbouring] Gordon Pen, but where I live, in Eltham View, it’s a mellow vibe. It’s a pretty friendly community, we know each other for the most part and we get along well.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Promised Land","offers":[{"title":"Black | 12\"","offer_id":50441054093643,"sku":"1060523","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/87d8d343-435f-4c36-a0ee-ee0391d6fb15_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726972298"},{"product_id":"gifted","title":"Gifted","description":"\u003cp\u003e21-year-old Mikayla Simpson, the artist widely known as Koffee releases her debut album \u003ci\u003eGifted\u003c\/i\u003e, a milestone in a brief yet already illustrious career, and with it comes a determination to speak to the times. Koffee is on a mission to bring light and brevity to the stories of now; songs like “Lockdown” expertly articulate the hope many of us have felt during months of isolation (“Where will we go \/ When di quarantine ting done and everybody touch road,” she sings). The upbeat, punchy rhythms of “Where I’m From” and classic reggae tones of “X10” are her way of scoring the scenes of life. As producer of half of the album’s ten tracks, Koffee crafted the album from bursts of inspiration in hotel rooms whilst on tour and freestyle sessions with her band. It includes collaborations with global renowned producers like JAE5 and Frank Dukesalongside homegrown Jamaican talent such as iotosh, crafting the huge crossover anthems “Pull Up”and “West Indies” along the way. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50479360999755,"sku":"1144157","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50479361261899,"sku":"1144156","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50479362179403,"sku":"1144155","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b8328bbe-57c8-44e3-acf3-34dd9d793ce0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727508056"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_d4aa54e6_thumbnail_4096_f03df84e-e8a6-476f-b12b-6b8c70e2507c.jpg?v=1726972280","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/koffee.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}