Fresh off earning silver certification in the United Kingdom for his breakout 2015 hit *Shabba Madda Pot*, popular Jamaican dancehall recording artist Dexta Daps is marking another major career milestone, with a new chart win that cements his growing international footprint.
On Monday, Daps’ latest studio single *Shine* climbed four spots up the USA iTunes Reggae Chart, jumping from the 9th position to land at number 6, a new career high for the track in one of the world’s largest and most competitive music markets.
Crafted by production team Aljero Shevon Barnett, Billy Summers, and Daniel Fuller Grossman, with writing credits split between Dexta Daps himself and songwriter Sheldon Taylor, *Shine* generated massive public interest almost immediately after its launch. The track’s resonant message and catchy production helped it climb global reggae charts at an impressive pace, winning over fans old and new in the process.
The single’s accompanying music video, a collaborative directorial project between visual creator Lagikz and Daps, was filmed entirely on location in Seaview Gardens, the Kingston community that the artist calls home. Shot among the neighborhood’s residents and infused with the area’s signature vibrant energy, the visual leans into raw authenticity and deeply personal storytelling. It captures the intergenerational spirit of the community, weaving a narrative of homecoming that strikes an emotional chord with viewers even outside of Jamaica.
In an official statement shared with *Observer Online*, Dexta Daps spoke to the meaning of the latest chart achievement, saying, “To have my own music and message hit the top 10 on iTunes means everything. This is for the people who have always held me down and for everyone who dares to step into their own light.”
As of this report, *Shine* is available for both streaming and digital download across all major global music platforms.