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Konshens
Konshens performing in 2022
Konshens performing in 2022
Background information
Birth nameGarfield Delano Spence
OriginKingston, Jamaica
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • singer
  • businessman
Years active2005–present
Labels
Websitekonshensonline.com

Garfield Delano Spence, also known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist, deejay, singer and businessman.

Biography

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Prior to Spence's solo career, he was a member of the duo SoJah with his brother Delu.[1] His hits have included "Winner", "Rasta Impostor", "This Means Money", "Good Girl Gone Bad", "Gal Dem a Talk", "Realest Song", "Represent", "Do Sumn" and "Forward", "Gal a bubble".[2]

His 2005 single "Pon Di Corner" was a major hit in Japan, and led to a month-long tour of the country and a Japan-only album release.[3]

He made a guest appearance on Tarrus Riley's Contagious album, deejaying on "Good Girl Gone Bad", which was also released as a single.[4]

He has a large fanbase in Kenya, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Europe, where his "Gal Dem Talk" single was a major hit, and he performed at Guyana's National Stadium in May 2011.[5]

His album, Real Talk, was released by Japanese label Koyashi in 2010.[6] A second album was also announced to be released in Jamaica on Tad Dawkins' Tad's International label.[6] Konshens also launched his own label, Subkonshus, in 2010, working with new acts including his brother Delus.[6]

In May 2011, he was one of several high-profile Jamaican celebrities to take part in a march in Torrington Park calling for an end to political rivalry in the area. |The march commemorated a fire in May 1980 at the Eventide Home which killed over 150 elderly women which was suspected to be politically motivated arson.[7]

In 2012, he released his second album, Mental Maintenance.

In 2013 his song "Gun Shot a Fire" was featured in the official soundtrack for the video game Grand Theft Auto V.

In March 2014, he became an official brand ambassador for Pepsi.[8]

In April 2016 he released the single "Bruk Off Yuh Back" and a remix by Chris Brown was released in 2017.[9][10] The single's music video garnered more than 160 million views on YouTube.[11] In 2023 it was certified Silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[12][13]

In July 2018, he was featured on I Don't Dance (Without You) with Matoma and Enrique Iglesias.

Personal life

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Spence married Latoya Wright in Miami, Florida, in November 2017.[1] Spence has two children, Liam and Sajhi Spence[14]

Discography

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Albums

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Studio albums

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Collaborative albums

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Singles

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As lead artist

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  • "Pon Di Corner" (featuring Delus) (2005)
  • "Rasta Imposter"
  • "This Means Money"
  • "Winner" (2008)
  • "Realest Song" (2010)
  • "No retreat"(2010)
  • "Gal Dem A Talk" (2010)
  • "Realest Medz" (2010)
  • "Weak" (reggae) (2010)
  • "Represent" (2011)
  • "Forward" (2011)
  • "Buss A Blank" (2011)
  • "Touch Back Again" (2011)
  • "Bounce Like A Ball" (2011)
  • "Jamaican Dance" (2011)
  • "Bad Gyal" (2011)
  • "Gal A Bubble" (2012)
  • "Do Sum'n" (2012)
  • "Shat A Fyah" (2012)
  • "Stop Sign" (2012)
  • "Touch Regular" (2012)
  • "Gyal Sidung" (2012)
  • "So Mi Tan" (2012)
  • "On Your Face" (2012)
  • "Mad Mi" (2012)
  • "I'm Coming" (2012)
  • "Jiggle" (2013)
  • "Couple Up" (2013)
  • "U Better Miss Me" (2013)
  • "Walk And Wine" (2013)
  • "Give Praise" (2013)
  • "Depend on You" (2013)
  • "Tan Up An Wuk" (2013)
  • "Weak" (2013)
  • "Show Yourself" (2013)
  • "Pull Up To Mi Bumper" (& J Capri) (2013)
  • "We A Hustle" (2013)
  • "Sekkle Dung" (featuring Raine Seville) (2013)
  • "Turbo Wine" (featuring Rickman) (2013)
  • "We No Worry Bout Them" (featuring Romain Virgo) (2013)
  • "To Her with Love" (2013)
  • "Weed on Me" (2014)
  • "Forever Young" (2014)
  • "Independent Girl" (2014)
  • "Money" (featuring Masicka) (2014)
  • "Come Get This" (2014)
  • "Touch You" (2014)
  • "Duppy Dem" (2014)
  • "Don Daddy" (2014)
  • "Bruk Off" (2016)
  • "Turn Me On" (2017)
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References

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  1. ^ a b "Konshens ties knot in Florida", Jamaica Observer, 21 November 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017
  2. ^ "Konshens lives in the heart of the streets Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Star, 23 April 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011
  3. ^ "Konshens falls in love with reggae music Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 11 March 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011
  4. ^ Kenner, Rob (2009) "Reggae Singer With a Legacy, a Following and a Mission", The New York Times, 21 August 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2011
  5. ^ "Konshens thrills Guyana", Jamaica Observer, 5 May 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011
  6. ^ a b c Jackson, Kevin (2010) "Catch Di Riddim: Konshens to release two albums Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 5 November 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2011
  7. ^ Robinson, Corey (2011) "Eventide fire remembered: Torrington Park marks anniversary with demand for an end to political rivalry Archived 2012-06-16 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 23 May 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011
  8. ^ "Konshens is Pepsi brand ambassador", Jamaica Observer, 19 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014
  9. ^ Fresh, Mikey (22 March 2017). "Riddim Remix: Konshens & Chris Brown Prepare For The Summer On "Bruk Off Yuh Back"". Vibe. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  10. ^ C.M, Emmanuel (22 March 2017). "Chris Brown Enters the Dancehall World With Remix to Konshens' 'Bruk Off Yuh Back' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  11. ^ Gardner, Sade (2 April 2019). "'Bruk Off Yuh Back' makes dancehall history - Konshens' music video surpasses 160 million views". The Jamaica Star. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  12. ^ "British certifications – Bruk Off Yuh Back". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  13. ^ Mills, Claude; Mallick, Dani (6 June 2023). "Konshens, Christopher Birch's 'Bruk Off Yuh Back' Certified Silver In The UK". DancehallMag. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  14. ^ Tropixs, The (25 December 2017). "Konshens, Spice, Sean Paul, Share Family Photos For Christmas". The Tropixs. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  15. ^ "Konshens Releases Official Video For His New Soca Single ‘Hold On’: Watch", DancehallMag, 11 February 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020
  16. ^ AllMusic.com – Medi by Konshens, AllMusic. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  17. ^ "Tha Hotshot ft Konshens & Stekaly Tropical Limelight (Remix Clean)". 14 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 July 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  18. ^ "Voodoo – Mr. Mauricio ft. Pitbull, Jencarlos & Konshens". Mr. 305 Inc. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
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