The oldest of four siblings, Destra was r… Read Full Bio ↴Childhood and early career
The oldest of four siblings, Destra was raised in the community of Desperlie Crescent, Laventille in eastern Port of Spain, Trinidad and attended the St. James Secondary School where she discovered her passion for singing and music. She not only won her school's Calypso Monarch title for five consecutive years, she composed every one of her songs.
At the age of 18 she joined a quartet called PSYKE which disbanded after only one year. Following the demise of the group, Destra attended the School of Business and Management earning a diploma in Sales Management.
Music and recording career
In 1999 Roy Cape took notice of her single album titled - “Ah Have A Man Already” with the group Third Base and invited her to join the Roy Cape All Stars Band as one of the lead vocalists.
She pursued a solo career briefly, but eventually joined the band Atlantik in late 2002. She remains the frontline singer for Atlantik and has forged a successful songwriting partnership with Kernal Roberts (until 2005 inclusive), churning out hits such as "Wha Yuh Want", "Negative Vibes" and "Bonnie & Clyde".
In 2003 Destra released her first album “Red, White, Black” which included her hit duet “It's Carnival” with fellow Soca artist Machel Montano. The song became the virtual anthem of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival that year and is widely known throughout the Caribbean.
Destra is famous for her style. Due to her radical clothing choices consisting primarily of revealing clothing such as tight, short pants, and low-cut bra tops, she has captivated audiences during her performances. On stage, Destra is wild and explosive in her movements and vocals, sometimes seemingly performing in her own world due to her passion. Destra has expressed her music and fashion choices as a merger betweeen American punk rock and Soca. This mix is evident in the instruments used in Destra's music, as she frequently utilizes rock guitar acoustics with underlying Soca rythms.
Her 2006 look "soca fabulous" has been created by local designers such as Meiling and Peter Elias. From a new "glam" hairstyle, to her bold, risqué wardrobe, Destra's new look has been described as one which "is going to rock the town and will be a fashion force to reckon with."[citation needed]
Career Highlights
Destra won the Road March title in 2003 at the Labour Day Carnival in Brooklyn, and also placed third in the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Monarch competition in that same year.
She is yet to win either the Road March or Soca Monarch title in her Trinidad. Despite this, she has become success in the local music industry, specializing in pop-sounding soca compositions as well as fusion music encompassing aspects of East Indian culture.
In 2006, Caribbean Beat magazine described Destra's music as "the kind of sound that a young person, living at the crossroads of cultures and technologies that is Trinidad and Tobago today, is likely to produce, and the breeziness of her music may well act as an antidote to the hard edge which often characterises life not only in Trinidad and Tobago, but in many other corners of the globe."[citation needed]
Also in 2006, the Digicel mobile telecommunications group named Destra as its spokesperson in a two-year endorsement deal.
Albums and Notable Singles
Destra's released her first CD in 2004, entitled Red White & Black. Her second CD, Laventille was released in 2005. Both releases were commercial flops on the Caribbean market.
Destra is well known for hits such as "Come Beta" (featuring Shurwayne Winchester), "Bonnie & Clyde", released for the 2004 Triniad and Tobago Carnival season, and 2005 singles "Fly" and "We Say So". She also paid tribute to her home town in 2005 with a track entitled "The Hammer Revisited", a duet with Calypso veteran David Rudder.
In 2006, Destra contributed her vocals to the song "Aur Chale" in conjunction with the band Dil E Nadan, and released popular songs such as "Max It Up" and "Independent Ladies." She also released a song called "Jumpin'" later that year.
For 2007, Destra has released the following singles thus far; "Las Lap" featuring Naya George, "Soca or Die", "Sign" and the 'made-for-pan' production, "We Luv Carnival".
I Dare You
Destra Garcia Lyrics
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Boy Bring Di Whine, Don't Waste My Time
Come Test My Whine
I Dare You I Dare You
From Front, Behind, Boy I Dont Mind
Come Test My Whine
I Dare You I Dare
All Night You Watchin Me In Di Party Boy (Groovin It)
Everytime I Whine You Watchin Mi Boompsey Boy (Wantin It)
Man You Lookin Back At Me Everytime I Start (Shakin It)
I Know You Really Want To Jam Up On Me. Well...
[Chorus:]
...Tonight I'm In The Mood,
I Want To Whine And Behave Rude
So Anyting You Want To Do
I Dare You, I Dare You
Yes Tonight I'm In The Mood
I Want To Whine And Behave Rude
So Any Ting You Want To Do
Idare You, I Dare You
If You Want To Hold Me Round Ma Waist (I Dare You)
Come And Take A Taste (I Dare You)
Trouble In Di Place (I Dare You I Dare You)
If You Want To Hold Me From Behind (I Dare You)
Come And Test Ma Whine (I Dare You)
Tickle Down Ma Spine (I Dare You I Dare You)
[Verse 2:]
Baby, I Know You Waitin A Long Long Time (Markin It)
Front Or Behind I Say I Gone Take Di Grind (Bouncin It)
Do What You Want To Do Honey I Dont Mind (Make It Quick)
If You Only Hesitate Its A Next In Line. Cause...
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
Boy Bring, Di Whine, Dont Waste, My Time
Come Test, My Whine
I Dare You I Dare You
From Front, Behind, Boy I Dont Mind,
Come Test, My Whine
I Dare You I Dare You
[Verse 3:]
You Say I Have The Whine That You Longin For (Challenge It)
I Know Dat You Anxious And You Cant Wait No More (Come Wit It
Man Give Me Everything Dat You Have In Store (Boy Just Stick)
This Is The Chance That You Have Been Waitin For. Cause...
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
If You Want To Hold Me Round Ma Waist (I Dare You)
Come And Take A Taste (I Dare You)
Trouble In Di Place (I Dare You I Dare You)...
The song "I Dare You" by Destra Garcia is a bold and confident declaration of her sexual prowess and her willingness to challenge any man to test her skills on the dance floor. The song is a representation of Caribbean dancehall music and its culture of sexual liberation and empowerment. The lyrics in the intro and chorus show an assertive attitude towards inviting a lover to dance and enjoy physical intimacy, and the verses describe the attention received from a man in the party and the excitement in the singer to engage with him. The song's structure shows the journey of the two people getting to know each other and building up to a climax of physical intimacy.
The lyrics indicate that the singer's confidence and fearlessness have attracted the man's interest, and the song suggests that this confidence and sexual freedom are empowering for women. Garcia's use of "I dare you" throughout the song is intended to give the impression that men who test her whine and dance with her are in for a challenge. This implies that the dance is more than just entertainment; it's a way of asserting one's desire and power in a situation. In the end, the song's message is clear: embrace and celebrate your sexuality, and don't be afraid to show it off.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy Bring Di Whine, Don't Waste My Time
Don't come around unless you have good dance moves to offer
Come Test My Whine
See if you can handle my dance moves
From Front, Behind, Boy I Dont Mind
I'm open to dancing with you any way you want
All Night You Watchin Me In Di Party Boy (Groovin It)
I feel your eyes on me while I dance all night long
Everytime I Whine You Watchin Mi Boompsey Boy (Wantin It)
Every time I move my waist, I feel your desire for me
Man You Lookin Back At Me Everytime I Start (Shakin It)
I can see you looking at me every time I start dancing
I Know You Really Want To Jam Up On Me. Well...
I know you want to dance with me up close
...Tonight I'm In The Mood,
I'm feeling good and in the dancing mood
I Want To Whine And Behave Rude
I want to dance sensually and wild
So Anyting You Want To Do
I'm open to dancing in any way you like
If You Want To Hold Me Round Ma Waist (I Dare You)
If you want to hold me close while dancing, go ahead and try
Come And Take A Taste (I Dare You)
Come and see if you can handle the way I move
Trouble In Di Place (I Dare You I Dare You)
Things will get wild and exciting when we dance together
Baby, I Know You Waitin A Long Long Time (Markin It)
I know you've been waiting for a chance to dance with me
Front Or Behind I Say I Gone Take Di Grind (Bouncin It)
I'm open to dancing with you any way you like, whether in front or behind me
Do What You Want To Do Honey I Dont Mind (Make It Quick)
You can dance however you like, but don't hesitate and make it quick
If You Only Hesitate Its A Next In Line. Cause...
If you're not ready to dance, someone else will take your place soon
You Say I Have The Whine That You Longin For (Challenge It)
You think I have the dancing moves you desire, so come and see if you're right
I Know Dat You Anxious And You Cant Wait No More (Come Wit It
I know you're eager to dance with me and can't wait any longer
Man Give Me Everything Dat You Have In Store (Boy Just Stick)
Show me your best dance moves and let's have some fun
This Is The Chance That You Have Been Waitin For. Cause...
This is your opportunity to dance with me, so don't miss out
Contributed by Carson D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.