Artiste of the Day: Dexta Daps

DEXTA DAPS, Born Louis Anthony Grandison Jr, grew up in the mean streets of Seaview Garden in Jamaica which were the stomping grounds for such reggae legends as Shabba Ranks, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man and Garnet Silk. Growing up in the poverty stricken streets he learn to take out his frustration the best way he knew how, through music. " I would hear the melodic voices of the kids crying for help, and the sadness of the people. Their voices, and hunger for retribution was very inspiring for me, and made me want to sing songs of happiness and joy." Dexta Daps He has been compared to Sean Paul and Maxi Priest with his versatility and unique voice.