On The Scene: Destra at Hottt launching!

Destra performs for a sold-out crowd at the launch of her sixth and latest album, HOTT, at SOB's in Manhattan on April 25, 2009- courtesy of Upscale Crowd Entertainment and Caribbean Fuse.

- Photo by Khayyam Pitts -

- Photo by Michelle Naraine -

She will first hit the masses at the Best of the Best concert in Miami in May, where she'll share the stage with Rick RossT-Pain, and represent as the only soca act on the dancehall/hip-hop bill. Her tour dates for the summer include stops to celebrate Caribana in Toronto, Crop Over in Barbados, and Notting Hill Carnival in London, just to name a few of the world's biggest music festivals.

- Photo by Khayyam Pitts

The sold-out crowd goes wild for Destra! - Photo by Khayyam Pitts

Destra and HOT97's deejay, D Life, who hosted the launch. - Photo by Michelle Naraine -

Destra and Jermaine Magras, Marketing Director of Upscale Crowd Entertainment. - Photo by Khayyam Pitts

Destra with FOX INC.'s PR team, Michelle Naraine and Rhona Fox. - Photo by Khayyam Pitts

While in New York, Destra met with members of the media, including TRACE TV, was featured on Irie Jam Radio and on New York's urban mainstream giant HOT97, with Jabba, D Life and Bobby Konders. She also headlined at PACE University last Friday, then shocked the crowd at Caribbean Fridays at Club Element with an impromptu performance.