{"id":5694,"date":"2025-03-17T22:05:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T22:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/brooklyns-destini-xoda-embraces-caribbean-roots-and-self-discovery-through-music\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T22:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T22:05:29","slug":"brooklyns-destini-xoda-embraces-caribbean-roots-and-self-discovery-through-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/17\/brooklyns-destini-xoda-embraces-caribbean-roots-and-self-discovery-through-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn\u2019s Destini Xoda embraces Caribbean roots and self-discovery through music"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rising Caribbean pop artist <\/span>Destini Xoda<\/span><\/a> makes waves with her empowering sound and unapologetic authenticity. Born and raised in Brooklyn to a Grenadian mother and a Panamanian father, the 28-year-old singer blends her cultural heritage with a fresh, independent voice in the music industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Xoda, whose stage name is inspired by civil rights leader Malcolm X, describes herself as a Black woman advocate. Her journey into music began unexpectedly in 2020 during the pandemic after a problematic breakup sent her on a path of self-discovery. What started as humming at work led to an impromptu studio session, and soon after, she was recording her songs.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Someone heard me humming at work and asked if I could feature on their song,” Xoda said. “From there, it all just took off.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Brooklyn-born singer-songwriter pours her heart into every performance, delivering empowering messages of self-love and independence. <\/span>Photo courtesy Destini Xoda<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Though music had been part of her life since childhood \u2014 singing at school graduations and joining the band \u2014 she never pursued it seriously due to a lack of encouragement at home. When she was younger, her music teacher suggested she audition for the prestigious LaGuardia High School, but her mother, a strict Caribbean parent, insisted she wasn’t ready.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the initial setbacks, Xoda forged her path, developing her craft and embracing the resilience instilled in her by her upbringing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her latest single, “Me Time,” is an anthem of self-focus and empowerment that reflects her growth as an artist and a woman. She is also preparing to release a song celebrating Black women’s financial independence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With a vibrant energy and undeniable stage presence, Xoda continues to push boundaries and elevate Caribbean music on a global scale. <\/span>Photo courtesy Destini Xoda<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

“In today’s world, a lot of women expect men to pay for everything, and while that’s fine, I also believe in bossing up yourself,” she said. “This song is about being independent and securing your bag.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking ahead, Xoda dreams of performing in front of a massive crowd, hearing fans sing her lyrics back to her. On a larger scale, she hopes to leave a lasting impact on Caribbean music and be honored for her contributions decades from now.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The other day, I watched the Caribbean Music Awards and saw them honoring legendary women, and it made me emotional,” she said. “That’s what I want\u2014to put in the work for 40 years and be recognized for everything I’ve done.”<\/span><\/p>\n

With her powerful message and growing fan base, <\/span>Destini Xoda<\/span><\/a> is poised to become a force in the music industry, staying true to her roots while carving out her lane.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rising Caribbean pop artist Destini Xoda makes waves with her empowering sound and unapologetic authenticity. Born and raised in Brooklyn to a Grenadian mother and a Panamanian father, the 28-year-old singer blends her cultural heritage with a fresh, independent voice in the music industry. Xoda, whose stage name is inspired by civil rights leader Malcolm […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-latest-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5694","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5694"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5694\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}