Arif Cooper was a well-known DJ, music producer, and radio host, and the Jamaican music industry is sad about his death, know his cause of death and age
The artist died on March 5 while performing at the Police Officers’ Club for the Recall Throwback Edition event.
After the musician died suddenly, fans, coworkers, and other musicians took to social media to share their condolences and memories of him. Cooper, who was also known as Arif “Supa Coop,” was in the music business for a long time and was respected for his many talents.
DJ Arif Cooper cause of death, obituary, age, wife, family, parents, songs list, net worth in 2023
Sparkie Babie Official was the first to say that he had died. They said that Cooper had died on their Instagram page “after he suffered a seizure and collapsed whilst playing at a party. He was taken to the hospital, but succumbed.”
While Arif’s DOB isn’t known, he is believed to be aged between 35-45 years.
#StarEntertainment: Several tributes have been coming in for late producer and disc jockey Arif Cooper, who was a gentle giant within the music industry for more than two decades.
Watch Cooper and the Scientist speak to the STAR about the love for what they do: pic.twitter.com/irV76vuZRa
— Jamaica Star (@jamaicastar) March 6, 2023
Since then, many people have paid tribute to the late artist Arif Cooper, including Jamaican singer Nadine Sutherland, musician Sean Paul, and Grammy-nominated singer Shaggy.
Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, also made a statement. “Arif’s ability to do a lot of different things was one of his best qualities. His fans and fellow musicians, especially those whose careers he helped, admired him for this. He will be missed very much, “she told me.
Arif Cooper’s illustrious career as a Jamaican DJ and Music producer
Cooper, who had been a DJ since 1991, became one of the most well-known DJs in Jamaica. He started the Fresh Ear Production House in 1997 and joined FAME FM the next year. Until his death, he was a part of the RJRGLEANER Communications group.
His father, Michael “Ibo” Cooper, exposed him to the music business at a young age by enrolling him in piano lessons, exposing him to a sizable record collection, and giving him access to see legends like Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, and Sting (musician) in various studio and performance settings and when Cooper was mature enough, Ibo took him along on tour as a member of the road crew for the band Third World.
Supa Coop! Or Riiiiiiiif!!! As I’d always scream whenever we saw each other. I grieve for your children, your family and the music & #FAME95FM1 fraternity. Happy to have worked with you in radio and to have known you. Rest now friend 💔 #ArifCooper pic.twitter.com/lzaeNkkT3Y
— AMG (@Annmerita) March 5, 2023
Arif Cooper has worked with many well-known Jamaican artists over the course of his career. Such as Cham, Tami Chynn, Alaine, Elephant Man, Demarco, Aidonia, Konshens, Wayne Marshall, and Christopher Martin. Guardian Angel, Good Vybe, Shockwave, Hammer, Worldwide, New Money, Phantom, Full Draw, Move, Celebration, Up and Love, National Pride, Perfect 10, and Relationships are some of his most popular songs.
Cooper is survived by his daughter, Aaryn Cooper who is aged 8 and his ex-wife, Simone Clarke. His influence on Jamaican music will be remembered for years to come. His death has left a big hole in many people’s hearts. While his net worth isn’t known, according to SalaryExpert, a disk jockey earns $1,585,524 (JMD) per annum.
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