Koffee Biography
Mikayla Victoria Simpson, a reggae singer, songwriter, and rapper from Jamaica, was born on February 16, 2000. Koffee is not only a musician but also a deejay and a guitarist.
Her first offering to the public was the 2017 song “Burning” and the 2019 EP “Rapture.”
At the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Rapture was named the Best Reggae Album winner. In March of 2022, she released her first album, titled Gifted.
Profile
- Full Name: Mikayla Victoria Simpson
- Stage Name: Koffee
- Born: 16 February 2000 (age 20 years old)
- Place of Birth:Spanish Town, Jamaica
- Nationality: JamaicanHeight: 1.67 mParents: Jo-Anne Williams
- Siblings: N/A
- Husband • Spouse: Not Married
- Boyfriend • Partner: Dalton Harris
- Children: N/A
- Profession: Singer • Songwriter
- Net Worth: US$5 million
Early Life
The birth of Koffee took place on February 16, 2000, in Spanish Town, Jamaica. Mikayla Victoria Simpson is the name listed on the birth certificate. Jo-Anne Williams is her mom’s name.
A look at her mother’s upbringing reveals the religious roots of Koffee’s early artistic inspiration. The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is Jo-Anne Williams’ place of worship. Jo-Anne Williams is an actress and a part-time employee of the Ministry of Health.
After joining a church choir, Koffee discovered her voice. She had already taught herself to play guitar by the time she was twelve. She utilized a friend’s guitar that she borrowed for her practice sessions. She also started writing lyrics for songs after being inspired by the reggae musician Protoje.
Education
Koffee attended a prestigious Kingston elementary school for her elementary education.
She completed high school at Ardenne, located in St. Andrew’s, Kingston. She graduated from the institution’s initial sixth-grade class.
Koffee’s Career
After posting an Instagram video of herself singing, Koffee quickly became well-known for her musical abilities. Her debut single, named “Legend,” was written and published in 2017. Her voice and acoustic guitar were the only instruments used to make the song. The film Legend honored Usain Bolt, a sprinting legend from Jamaica. Usain Bolt’s reposting of the song on his Instagram page helped it go viral, which in turn made her more famous around the world.
After graduating from high school and being initially disappointed at not being accepted into post-secondary sixth form, Koffee released her first single, Burning, that same year. Burning was a global smash, topping The Foundation Radio Network’s Top 30 Reggae Chart for an impressive three weeks.
Raggamuffin by Koffee, released in December 2018, was an anthem against gun violence and government indifference to young people. She was included on the “Hot For 2019” playlist on BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2019. Toast, a single produced by Major Lazer, was released shortly after.
In 2018, Koffee inked a deal with Columbia Records UK. Released on March 14, 2019, her debut EP with the company is titled Rapture. One of the singles off the album, “Throne,” included a music video that provided visitors a tour around her hometown of Spanish Town. On January 22nd, 2022, The Fader was the first place to premiere the music video.
Her collaborative effort in 2019 marked her first foray into the realm of crossover singles.Gunna, a hip hop singer, contributed vocals to the track. In 2019, Tory Lonez also changed Koffee’s Toast as part of his International Fargo Project.
At the 62nd Grammy Awards, the EP Koffee by Koffee took home the trophy for Best Reggae Album. She received the prize at the age of 19, making her the youngest person and only woman to do so. She released two smash singles in 2020: “Lockdown” and “Pressure.” Don’t Walk Away, a track by John Legend featuring her.
On March 25, 2022, she released Gifted, her much-awaited debut album. There have been no negative reviews of the album up to this point. All of the songs on Gifted are about sticking it through and making it through tough times. There are dancehall reggae, fusion reggae, pop, and R&B songs on the 10-song collection.
The collaboration between Koffee and other prominent artists on Gifted resulted in a beautiful piece of music. Several well-known musicians, like Kendrick Lamar, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Bailey, helped make the album.
Social Media
Koffee is a global music phenomenon, beloved by fans in the millions.
At the moment, she has over 1.4 million Instagram followers and over 211k Twitter followers.
- Instagram handle: @originalkoffee
- Twitter handle: @originalkoffee
Koffee’s Personal Life
Koffee has been around for 20 years, having reached that age on February 16th. She currently makes her home in Kingston, Jamaica. She frequently tours Europe and North America, where her shows consistently sell out.
2016 was the first time anyone heard Koffee perform, and she blew away the competition at her high school’s talent contest. A crowd of more than a thousand people had watched her perform in the school cafeteria. A secret audition was being held there, and she had no idea. It was the show that gave her the courage to take the stage in front of a large crowd. Koffee is an attractive young lady with dark skin and a slim build.
Koffee, a five-foot-tall music superstar, is single and concentrating on her career. Neither she nor her boyfriend are married.
Koffee was engaged to Dalton Harris at one point, but they broke up for reasons we don’t know. It wasn’t long after she broke off her engagement that she revealed her pansexuality.
Koffee’s Net Worth
Koffee’s singing career has brought her a tidy sum of money. Since she first gained fame, she has become very wealthy.
It is estimated that Koffee is valued at around $5 million.
