Blaxx at Dimanche Gras Deja Vu 2022

Rest in Paradise, Blaxx

Written by: Nekisha Neicy Cyrus

Soca music lost one of its legends today as the news of the death of Dexter Stewart, well known in the industry as ‘Blaxx’ was announced. The news of his passing was confirmed by his manager Giselle Gellineau-Penrose.

Over the past few weeks the soca community has been praying and hoping for a smooth recovery for the 61 years old soca star who was hospitalized on March 4, 2022. Blaxx has been battling the Covid-19 virus and was in the Intensive Care Unit at the Arima Hospital. Many also feared the worst as Blaxx was also recovering after being hospitalized in 2020 with lung and kidney issues.

Today, unfortunately those fears made its way home to our hearts as news of his passing flooded the soca community and family, friends and fans has since been pouring out their hurt and sadness about the news:

Destra Garcia: No more pain my friend. 😔 A career worth of memories, laughter and tears. I will always cherish the times we shared, fly on, sing with the angels, may your soul rest in eternal peace.🙏 I’ll love you always. ❤️ Condolences to your family, your kids especially Brianna, your little princess. And all your fans everywhere!!!! 🕊😢

Machel Montano: My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and fans of Dexter “ Blaxx “ Stewart, may you find comfort in this time of loss. ❤️ A great one has gone home but left us with wonderful memories and music . 🎶
Rest In Peace Comrade .🙏✨🕊

Bunji Garlin: May your voice be heard till the end of time. Fly high brother 🕊 R.I.P Dexter Stewart. Blaxx 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Teddyson John: You tried your best brother , it hurts a lot . Thank you for everything you’ve done for the Soca industry. All of us were students of you @iamblaxx . Thanks for all the advice that i will never forget…. God took you home so you could rest . Teach those angels how to bang their bellies 😭😭😭… I love you and sleep well . On behalf of all fans and supporters here in St. Lucia and @u4rialand ,we say Thank you and we love you #socafamily

Patrice Roberts: Rip @iamblaxx love u forever u will surely be missed 😔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 till we meet again #flyhigh🕊

You always did it with a smile 😊 #socalegend🎤 thank you for believing in me ❤️❤️❤️thank you @iamblaxx thank your for your contribution ❤️❤️❤️❤️yuh never miss yet #mostconsistentartist

Nadia Batson: Rest In Power Blaxx…🙏🏽🕊 We will forever remember your vybe, your talent and your voice… Thank you for the music and thank you for the guidance🕊🤗

And so much more.

Over the year’s Blaxx’s has been one of the most consistent soca talents of this era, his vocals, stage presence and live performances was certainly infectious and would surely be missed. He has given us timeless soca anthems that will continue to live on in our hearts including ‘Rankin Thing’, ‘Leh Go’, ‘Hulk’, ‘Gyal Owner’, ‘Same Way’, and his 2022 mega hit ‘Mash Up’.

See below: One of Blaxx’s live performances at Patrice Roberts’ “Strength of A Woman” 2019 concert.

We at Caribbean Entertainment Hub will like to say a special ‘Thank you’ to Dexter ‘Blaxx’ Stewart for his unique contribution to the fabric of our soca culture and artform. Dear Blaxx, your talent, your music, your message, and imprint will continue to live on in our hearts and in the DNA of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. We love you!

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