How to Hire ORIGINAL KOFFEE For Your Event!
Jamaica’s Grammy-Winning Trailblazer
Previously “Koffee”
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#2. How much does it cost to book Original Koffee? See below.
#3. What is the Original Koffee booking fee? See below.
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Koffee Biography
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Born 16 February 2000
Born in Jamaica
Based in Jamaica
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aka Mikayla Simpson, Koffee (2017–2025)
GRAMMY award-winning Mikayla Victoria Simpson (born 16 February 2000), better known as Original Koffee, is a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, rapper, and guitarist from Spanish Town, Jamaica. (Formerly known as Koffee, 2017-2025)
She released her debut single “Burning” in 2017, and in 2019, she signed with Columbia Records. Her 2019 EP Rapture won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, making Original Koffee the youngest person and only woman to be awarded in the Best Reggae Album category.
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Original Koffee gained popularity after uploading a video to Instagram of her singing. In 2017, she released her first single, “Legend”, with just her voice and acoustic guitar. A tribute to Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the song became a viral Instagram hit, once the athlete reposted it on his own Instagram.
Awareness of the violence and social problems she witnessed growing up has influenced her lyrics, and besides Protoje and Chronixx, she has cited Super Cat and Giggs among her musical inspirations.
Original Koffee was introduced by Cocoa Tea at the Rebel Salute, a reggae festival, and has also performed with her musical inspirations, Protoje and Chronixx.
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BBC Radio 1Xtra named Original Koffee one of its “Hot for 2019” artists. Her next single, “Toast”, was produced by (izybeats) and (Walshy Fire) of Major Lazer. Both Chronixx and Protoje appear in the video.
In 2019, Tory Lanez made a remix to “Toast” as a part of his International Fargo project, which can be found on SoundCloud.
On 26 November 2019, Original Koffee released her first cross-over collaborative single “W”, featuring hip-hop artist Gunna.
On 13 November 2019, Original Koffee was announced as an opening act for Harry Styles on select dates of the North American leg of his 2020 Love On Tour.
Her debut full-length album, Gifted, was released on 25 March 2022 to positive reviews.
Original Koffee has released several successful singles and an EP, and she has won numerous awards for her music.
Some of the awards Original Koffee has received include:
BET Award for Best International Act (2019)
MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act (2019)
MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Artist (2019)
Reggae Academy Award for Female Artiste of the Year (2019)
Reggae Academy Award for Song of the Year for “Toast” (2019)
Reggae Academy Award for Song of the Year for “W” (2019)
Reggae Academy Award for Song of the Year for “Rapture” (2019)
Reggae Academy Award for Song of the Year for “Throne” (2019)
Reggae Academy Award for Female Artiste of the Year (2020)
Original Koffee has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. In addition to her music career, Original Koffee has also been recognized for her work as a youth ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, and has been named one of Time magazine’s Next Generation Leaders.
Hits include:
- W (featuring Gunna)
- Toast
- Lockdown
Other top songs include:
- Pull Up
- Rapture
- West Indies
- Raggamuffin
- The Harder They Fall
- Lonely
- Gifted
- Run Away
- Throne
- x10
- Shine
- Burning
- Where I’m From
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How is the fee of Original Koffee determined?
✅ Original Koffee fee determination
Original Koffee’s manager determines the artist’s concert fee (also known as a guarantee) by evaluating a combination of business, market, and logistical factors.
Here’s a breakdown of key elements considered:
1. Original Koffee’s Popularity and Demand
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Ticket Sales History: How many tickets they’ve sold recently in the same market or similar ones.
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Streaming & Radio Metrics: Spotify/Apple Music numbers, YouTube views, Shazam stats, radio spins.
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Social Media Following & Engagement: Followers, reach, and how active and loyal the fan base is.
2. Market Strength
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City or Region: Artists can command higher fees in cities where they are more popular.
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Venue Size: Bigger venues mean more ticket sales and higher potential revenue.
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Local Competition: Is the artist competing with other events nearby on the same date?
3. Original Koffee Touring Expenses
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Band & Crew Payroll: Salaries, per diems, union rates.
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Production Costs: Lights, sound, transportation, backline, hotel, security, etc.
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Travel: Flights, buses, fuel, lodging. Fees are often higher for more distant or logistically complex locations.
4. Type of Event
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Hard Ticket Show: The artist is the main draw; ticket sales drive revenue. The fee is based on expected gross revenue minus expenses.
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Festival or Fair: Often pay higher flat fees as the event assumes ticket risk.
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Corporate or Private Event: Typically, higher pricing due to exclusivity and often minimal promotional benefit.
5. Promoter Offer and Negotiation
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The manager evaluates received offers and may negotiate elements to modify the fee or reduce expenses.
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Promoters/Private Buyers typically present a formal offer sheet that includes:
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Guarantee (flat fee): Minimum the artist gets paid.
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Backend or Bonus: Extra earnings based on ticket sales after breakeven. (Typically, this is not applicable to private/corporate events.)
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Expenses: Travel, accommodations, hospitality, etc.
6. Comparing Fees
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Managers often compare fees of similar-level artists to stay competitive in pricing.
7. Original Koffee Routing Considerations
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If the date fits smoothly into a larger tour routing, they might accept a lower fee.
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If it’s a one-off or out-of-the-way show, the fee might be higher to justify the extra time and effort.
What other artists are similar to Original Koffee?
✅ Artists similar to Original Koffee
Here are artists similar to Original Koffee, focusing on her blend of reggae, dancehall, and conscious, uplifting vibes:
- Protoje — A leader in the reggae revival movement, he shares Koffee’s conscious lyrics, modern production, and fusion of reggae with hip-hop influences.
- Chronixx — Known for positive, roots-inspired reggae with modern energy, much like Koffee’s uplifting and spiritual tone.
- Skip Marley — Merges reggae with pop and modern production, maintaining uplifting and positive messaging like Koffee.
- Jorja Smith — While more R&B-focused, her collaborations with reggae and dancehall producers and her soulful delivery align with Koffee’s crossover appeal.
- Tems — Blends Afrobeat, soul, and alternative R&B with a laid-back vibe and introspective lyrics, similar to Koffee’s global, genre-fluid sound.
- H.E.R. — Known for smooth, soulful vocals and conscious themes, offering a similar emotional depth and crossover sensibility.
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