Dancehall star Dexta Daps bringing ‘Champagne Tour’ to Newark June 12

Dancehall superstar Dexta Daps is preparing to bring his highly successful “Champagne Tour’ to Newark, New Jersey this Friday, June 12, at the famed New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

Before stepping on stage, however the entertainer granted a rare radio interview with host Garfield “The Kool One” Vassell on New York-based Roadblock radio. 

Speaking to listeners, Dexta reflected on his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to performing at one of the most prestigious venues in the northeastern United States. 

When asked what motivates him, Dexta said, “It’s just little things like what you just mentioned — coming from where I’m coming from with this music; standing up on a crate to perform, to being on a stage at NJPAC. Going into NJPAC and seeing what the venue is like because it’s always been a myth to me.”

“When the owners tell me that only Beres Hammond performed there as a reggae and dancehall artist, that was a wow moment,” he added. 

Jamaican-born, New York-based entertainment publicist Anthony “ER Guru” Turner told Caribbean Life “Dexta Daps broke into the mainstream and garnered recognition in 2015 with his breakthrough dancehall hit “7 Eleven” and his collaboration titled “Jealous Ova,” featuring Tifa. 

For Dexta, the Newark appearance represents another milestone in a career that has steadily expanded beyond Jamaica’s shores. 

“The Champagne Tour is a different vibe,” he said. “Every performance is surrounded by the celebration of everybody supporting Dexta Daps for over a decade. 

“It’s been over 10 years now since I really got through this music business,” he added. “It doesn’t feel that long, so I have to point that out to the fans and say thank you.”

During the Roadblock radio interview, Dexta took time to acknowledge the supporters who have followed his career from the beginning. 

“I just want to say thanks for all the support,” he said. “I just want to say thank you so much for always believing in me and my craft. You are the reason why I put this thing together to make sure it sounds so good. I really appreciate my fans.”

The radio interview was aired in the Tri-State on WCBS 101.1 FM-HD3; WZMX 93.7 FM-HD3 (Hartford, Connecticut); WMXJ 102.7 FM-HD3 (Miami & South Florida) and on the newly added WLZL 107.9 FM-HD2 (Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia – DMV).