#what dexta daps say?

[iman2]

ugh?

what's your issue? you're not jill. you're my mom. you're not a human. you're NOT a human. that's silly! wait a minute. we're crossed. and you are not you. i'll take you away from here... what? your country. i'll help you escape. ???

i talk to you all the time but you don't hear me because i'm naughty. what's this have to do with my mom? i don't know. but i think amm1ka is the fish. "columbus" no. "ethiopia" it's your mom. your mom's your wife. who am i? mommy. but you're really the woman in the tv.

i'm not r1hanna babe and you're his son. you're not my mom? no. you think i'm your mom? i couldn't be. you're too naughty. you have the potential to be disgusting. you're already showing signs. i don't want to be bad this time. but you can't run away from it. i'm sorry but r1 is your forever mom. i think i my nephew is your upside down. when i say things to him, i'm not talking to you. you really want your mom to be me but i'm sorry. omg, i'm hearing the sex. is that the kinda things he says to her? daddy loves you, baby? i'm sorry. i can't go back to that.

what poverty? i have nothing in my refrigerator rn. nice to know i look like shen to you. you're a fucking FAIRY. omg you're doing magic on MY MOTHER????? and yes, it's like a fairy. do you get your magic done in thailand because they would know about that. ... you're shen. "ethiopia" what the hell are you talking about? my child is screaming he doesn't understand why you don't love him. you're only here to make me look good, are you fucking stupid? whose conversation is this? is that little boy really dexta dap's kid...it's a jamaican rumor. are you and shen in cahoots? "decibel". why's shen paying amm1ka?

#i literally never know what i'm going to get #this is thailand's energy 100%

[prismmarketingco]

Dancehall singer Dovey Magnum says she’s been waiting a long time for Dexta Daps to respond to her requests for a collaboration. ‘Left on read,’ the singer took to Instagram to vent her frustrations about the industry, especially since, according to Dovey, the fans are the ones pushing for the collabs. In the recent Instagram video, Magnum spoke about how hard it is for Dancehall artists to just come together and collaborate on new music. “You know wah mi love, when you see the American artist dem, rapper, singer or whatever, you will see the fans dem say ‘Oh ma God, ya’ll two would do good making a song together’. Then boom! You see the tags, you see the love, and then boom! You see the dem make songs together. Why we Jamaican artists cannot do that?” Dovey asked. “Uno know how long the di people dem say Dovey and Dexta Daps fi do a song and what it is from what it would not be and whatever,” the Bawl Out singer continued. 📷 @dancehallmagcom (at Kingston, Jamaica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFSG14rWmV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[simply-shakera]

2020 In Review

We made it to a new year. I do not take this lightly at all. The last few months have been extremely tough in so many different ways and has affected every area of our lives.  But here's the thing - we didn't give up and for that I celebrate us.

Many didn't live to see 2021. Before I proceed with my 2020 review I would like to take a moment to honour the lives of people in my life that I lost this year:

The beautiful and precious Anaya Anderson; sleep peacefully baby girl.

Two men with hearts of gold Justin Warner and Kareem "B.K" Wade

Two women who were pillars in the Black Canadian community Kike Lola Odusanya & Denise Jones

My cousins  Tash (TO), Marie (JA), Marlene & Don (US)

and three of the most jolly elders that lived long beautiful lives Papa Chunny, Mama Wilson, and Papa Henry

and ya'll I am adding Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman to this list. I know I don't know these men personally but their passing really affected me. Something about losing such giants at such young ages was hard to understand knowing that they had so much fire left in them. Their work has left such an impact on their industries and hearts of many.

While navigating a global pandemic and one of the biggest civil rights movements in history - I was and still am dealing with a personal matter that has been pretty difficult. Still I give God thanks for his grace, love and endless blessings that have come in many forms. One of which is through friendship. I have had to lean on my friends A LOT - they were the MVPs of my 2020 - for real for real!... Alisha, Rena, Jeff, Sarah, Sid, Lily, Michelle (just to name a few) I am looking at YOU!

What was beautiful though is that throughout all the chaos, confusion and grief, I found the opportunity for discovery, healing and reconnection. 

Now for a fun recap!!!!!!! Let's laugh and relive some fave moments from the year and Simply Shakera highlights.

Moments I am proud of:

On a personal level there were many triumphs that were achieved from big to small. Professionally I went into 2020 with these priorities: to book more speaking events, to have Carnival Spice work directly with different school boards and to take Carnival Spice fitness programming online (the irony!!!!!!!!)

From the moment the year started I hit the ground running and achieved those goals . The path to get there didn't look ANYTHING like what I imagined but it is only the beginning. Here are some awesome highlights from along the way.

Received the People's Choice award for Best Dancer of 2019 via byblacks.com

Was selected as one of the Top 100 women in Canada to watch in 2020.

Was invited to hear former president Barack Obama speak live in Toronto.

Finally introduced VISION my goal setting and vision board workshop to the world.

Secured brand collaborations and speaking opportunities with some cool clients from TVO Kids to Nike Toronto.

Meanwhile in the land of spice, before the lockdown, Carnival Spice hosted our biggest in person event to date - that night still gives me goosebumps. We hosted an instagram live interview and dance class with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Tanya Sam that had an audience of over 3, 000. We've continually trended on Tik Tok since July and was even featured on the app’s explore page. The team performed at a few virtual and in-person events including the most dynamic Black History Month school assembly with over 500 people the day before lockdowns. Spice also celebrated a 7th birthday via a virtual event and was voted Best Dance Company for a second year in a row by byblacks.com. I’m proud of the #SpiceFam - we truly persevered against all odds.

Top 3 Internet Moments

VERZUZ!

Shout out to Timbaland and Swiss Beatz for developing this concept - it was the gift that kept on giving. Top music artists from different genres and eras had healthy battles on instagram using their respective music catalogues. These instagram live streams were mini concerts that provided some of the best internet moments of the year. Teddy Riley's technical difficulties (and the memes to follow) were hilarious. Brandy and Monica facing off was so uncomfortable to watch; but still, it was beautiful to have these young legends come together and be celebrated. However, nothing and I MEAN NOTHING was more monumental then BEENIE AND BOUNTY CLASH! Listen, the way that night revived my soul - WHEW! ...I'm sure many of my fellow Caribbean peeps can agree. The laughter, the music catalogues, the camaraderie between the artists, the memes, the entertainment quality that was similar to a past time. SO GOOD!

Tik Tok Dance Challenges.

Say what you want about Tik Tok but it is, BY A LANDSLIDE, my favourite app. I wish I joined earlier. I enjoy how it's a mix of fun, education and entertainment. Plus from a business perspective it positions your product or service directly in front of your audience. Although I never want to hear the songs Savage by Meg The Stallion, Savage Love by Jason Derulo, or WAP by Cardi B ever again, I must acknowledge how Tik Tok dances have changed the way music is heard and marketed. Even soca had success on Tik Tok! The #PutYuhBackOnItChallenge by Denise Belfon & Dj Flex was trending for months. The Carnival Spice take on the challenge achieved over one million views!!!

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion

This television moment was something the world never knew it needed. The HBO special was wholesome from beginning to end. As a huge fan of The Smiths and this show, it was beautiful for me to see all the characters come together to reflect and reminisce with us watching. I cried, I laughed, I learned and I was inspired.

My Top Music Picks:

Top Reggae: “Lockdown” by Koffee

Top Soca: “By Any Means” by Voice (groovy) & “Yuh Bad” by Preedy (Power)

Top R&B: “Hit Different” by SZA

Top Hip Hop: “Dior” by Pop Smoke (Rest in peace to this young artist)

Top Gospel: “Something Has To Break” - Kierra Sheard with Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Top Dancehall: “Call Me If”, Dexta Daps

Top Pop: “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo

Top Afro (and arguably the biggest song of the year): “Jerusalema” by Master KG

Top 3 Words of 2020

Entanglement

Speaking of The Smiths - Jada Pinket Smith gave us one of the most meme-worthy words of all time as she revisited a personal matter on an episode of her hit show the Red Table Talk.

Pivot & Zoom (It's a tie)

Lockdowns and safety protocols have been tough personally but especially professionally. Business owners like myself know these these two words far too well at this point. To stay afloat we constantly had to adjust our business models to ensure our business could some how operate with whatever safety protocols were in place. For many, pivoting meant taking our services virtual. Dancing in front of a phone screen has been taxing to say the least but I am grateful for the ability to have a way in which I can connect with my community and clients.

Quarantine

What once was a word you only heard on medical shows and sci-fi movies became how most of us lived our lives at some point in 2020.  Solitude was common; even if you were quarantining with other people. Drive-By Birthday parties & curb side deliveries were a thing. Stay in your bubble they said. If you have to leave home where a mask they said. Many introverts were excited to stay home until they realized it's MUCH different when you don't have a choice.

Top Media Moments

Even with a lockdown, your girl didn't lose her stride entirely. I remained 100% committed to my mission despite the world wind of changes going on in the back end. I enjoy being on camera and it was an honour to continue sharing my story and my work  with the masses. Here are a few videos interviews that you can click and check out:

Interview With One Caribbean:

Carnival Spice Fitness demo on Breakfast Television (1 of 2)

Carnival Spice Dance Workshop at the How She Hustles - 10 Year Virtual Celebration

Carnival Spice in Barrie for Cultures Day

Carnival Spice Dance Workshop with Kiss 925:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CDMWVwwnd-q/?igshid=h3f2bppx2b03

We Are Carnival Spice - The Documentary:

https://youtu.be/2RLZBCw8jkM

Breakfast Television 2/2 - featuring my nephew Matteo

https://youtu.be/Go7ZpURAiLE

Interview with the Toronto Carnival Festival Committee

https://youtu.be/l53DvpbDaqw

What a year! We will never be the same. I do really want to say thank you again to every person this year that was intentional about pouring into me with love, advice, support and encouragement. It was needed and it was felt tremendously.

I pray for the safe keeping of you all; for your continued success and growth.

and now, I shall embark on what’s next, put my learnings from 2020 into action & continue to lead with passion & positive vibes.

Xoxo and Happy New Year.

#review #recap #carnival spice

[reggae-vibes-com]

Sounds From Yard & Abroad Edition 26

#NEW #MIXCLOUD Sounds From Yard & Abroad Edition #26. With tunes from past, present & future out of Jamaica & all around the world featuring topnotch artists as well as upcomers.  Christopher Martin & Dexta Daps - Push Back/Busy Signal - It Ruff/Collie Buddz feat. Stonebwoy - Bounce It/Teejay - When Mi Squeeze/Mean Dawg - Carnival/Lisa Mercedez feat. Shams The Producer - Come Back Home (Netflix & Chill)/Bounty Killer - Real Man/Duane Stephenson feat. Agent Sasco - Play The Song (Remix)/Screechie Dan - Oh What A Shame/Derrick Parker - All Over Me/D'nations - Innocent/Richie Spice - T H C/Danny I - Say A Prayer For The Youths/Ginjah - Mighty Jah Jah/Natty Campbell - Riddim & Sound/Marcus Gad - Nature Calling/Anthony B - Future Life/Chezidek - Vegan Style/Ojah feat. Nik Torp - What Goes Around Comes Around/Matic Horns - Horns Praises/One Root - Burn/Hopeton Lindo - Hard Ears/No Maddz - Big Man/Oku Onuora - Fuel For Fire Read the full article

#dancehall #dub #lovers #mix #reggae

[madamechokola]

I didnt know what to expect walking into Dexta Daps performance. Can we say 5 outta 5 🌟 Dat boy can ssaanngg! Sexy stage appeal,drenched in sweat & never skipped a beat! Thanks for the night out Kari❣

🤗Dj PrappaMind and ScaryConcepts 🤗

#thesebootsaremadeforwalking #thesebootsaremadetoputoverhisshoulders #dancehallahmieverything

[ladysuetini]

Suety Travel Diaries: Reggae Sumfest 2017

Reggae Sumfest: Our Music, Our Festival  

I was ecstatic when I found out that I had won two tickets to Reggae Sumfest 2017. A big thank you to Red Stripe and their social media team. I've never been to a live stage show before so I had no idea what to expect . I started to search online for videos and posts of past Reggae Sumfest events. What can I say? This girl likes to be prepared. I eventually found the official website for Reggae Sumfest  that provided me with information on the event like the location, the artistes expected to perform, and more.

 Reggae Sumfest- Night 1: Dancehall Night

 The line up included acts from Alkaline, Movado, Bounty Killer, Aidonia, Dexta Daps, Spice, Tommy Lee, Masicka, Pantorankin, Devin Di Dakta, Tifa, Jahmiel, Ding Dong, Harry Toddler, Shensea, TJ, Iyara, K Queens,  Singer J, Sanjay and International sensation Tory Lanez. I knew majority of the names on the list, so I knew it would be a night I would enjoy. I arrived at the venue about 12:00 am Saturday morning despite leaving out of Kingston around 5:30 pm.  The journey to Montego Bay from Kingston was roughly about 3.5 hours. However, I didn't factor in the traffic and all the stops I would have to make, but I was glad I got there safely.  

 Walking into the venue all I could see were bodies, lots of them. The patrons came out in their numbers. I am sure the promoters were very pleased with the support. Since I was so late, I missed a few of the acts that performed that night and I had little choice in where I would stand for the rest of the night. Eventually I found a spot for myself and 4 of my friends and our 3 chairs. As the night progressed or morning for that matter, the more popular artists came on and  so the show momentum build. Each artiste clearly tried to outdo the next artiste as if they were privately competing for the "best performance." It wasn't just about singing their songs and exiting the stage, they came to PERFORM.

 Spice was the only female performer I saw and she was good. She brought up a Chinese guy on stage who wanted to dance with her and show off his dancing skills... and that he did. You can see it in the video below.  She also talked about her most recent visit to Kartel's prison cell and chanted a few of his popular verses, which seemed to me that she was trying to keep him alive in his fan's memories since it's been awhile since any new music has been released by him.

 Mr Tory Lanez was good. He sang my favourite songs and the crowd seemed really excited to see him and then he sang a song that wasn't so popular. I've never heard it before and it definitely seem that the crowd was new to it also. So there was silence for a while and then it got worse. Mr Tory Lanez decided to get sexy for the Jamaican girls and sang R. Kelly's “Bump N' Grind”. Now if you're not living under a rock, you must know that R. Kelly is not a fan favourite now. There has been reports on the news about kidnapping kids, sex cult, underage girls (allegedly) and memes with him Usher....

By this time the crowd seemed like they were over Mr Lanez and was hoping he would exit the stage and I think he felt it too.  So he pulled magic out his back pocket and brought Popcaan to the stage and the entire crowd went wild. Good save Mr Lanez!

 Aidonia did a good job as well. I loved the fact that he came down into the crowd and brought on some of his artistes. Bounty killer was entertaining. He definitely kept me smiling and he did a great job. Ding Dong and his crew definitely brought some vibes to the stage. It was filled with dancing and energy.  Jahmiel is one my faves and he did an awesome job with his set. Alkaline is also one of my favourites and he did a great job too.

 Dexta Daps....mmmm. He was definitely the ladies favourite act. Of course he took of his shirt and displayed his "sexy body" and 6 pack. He brought out the co star in the steamy pool scene of his latest short film and grinded on her. Overall, a really good performance.

 I was glad to see the sun coming up as it meant that the show would soon be over. It also meant that it was time to get myself mentally prepared to drive back home after being up all night.

 Tips for Reggae Sumfest

Money- Everything at the venue was triple the amount it would have been normally. A bottle of water easily cost $300 versus $100. Know that in the general section there is no complimentary drinks so be prepared.

A chair

Extra phone battery or portable phone charger

Wear comfortable shoes

Don't drink too much so that you don't have to go to the bathroom too often

Try to sleep before you enter the venue

Try to eat before entering the venue

 Here is my video compilation of the night before my phone died.

Overall I had a great time, I made some memories and I would love to do it again.  Let me know what you think. Comment below. 

#reggae sumfest #reggae sumfest 2017 #jamaican festival #our festival #our music #dancehall night #reggae #music festival 2017 #montego bay