Garfield Delano Spence, also known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall recording artist, deejay, singer and businessman.
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Birth name | Garfield Delano Spence |
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
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Years active | 2005–present |
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Website | konshensonline |
Biography
editPrior 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
editSpence married Latoya Wright in Miami, Florida, in November 2017.[1] Spence has two children, Liam and Sajhi Spence[14]
Discography
editAlbums
editStudio albums
edit- Real Talk (2010) (Japan only)
- Mental Maintenance (2012)
- Road Album (2014)
- It Feel Good (2018)
- RAW (2018)
- Badman vs Nice Guy (2019)
- Soca Virgin[15] (2020)
- Red Reign (2021)
Collaborative albums
edit- "Medi" (featuring Delus) Intouch Riddim (with Various Artists) (2008)[16]
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit- "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)
As featured artist
edit- "Feel So Right" (Imposs featuring Konshens)
- "Good Girl Gone Bad" (Tarrus Riley featuring Konshens)
- "Feels Right" (Pleasure P featuring Konshens) (2014)
- "Want Dem All" (Sean Paul featuring Konshens) (2014)
- "Policeman" (Eva Simons featuring Konshens) (2015)
- "No Friend Zone" (Mink Jo featuring Konshens) (2016)
- "Can't Wait" (Kreesha Turner featuring Konshens) (2016)
- "Don't Let Me Down" (The Chainsmokers featuring Daya and Konshens) (Dom Da Bomb & Electric Bodega Remix) (2016)
- "Tropical Limelight" (Tha Hot$hot and Stekaly featuring Konshens) (2014)[17]
- "Back It Up" (Cardi B featuring Konshens and Hoodcelebrityy) (2017)
- "Oh God" (Era Istrefi featuring Konshens) (2018)
- "I Don't Dance (Without You)" (Matoma with Enrique Iglesias featuring Konshens) (2018)
- "Wine Pon You" (Doja Cat featuring Konshens) (2018)
- "Reload" (Eve featuring Konshens) (2019)
- "Make A Move" (DJ Katch feat. Konshens & BAMMBI) (2019)
- "Voodoo" (Mr. Mauricio feat. Pitbull, Jencarlos & Konshens) (2020)[18]
References
edit- ^ a b "Konshens ties knot in Florida", Jamaica Observer, 21 November 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017
- ^ "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
- ^ "Konshens falls in love with reggae music Archived 11 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 11 March 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011
- ^ Kenner, Rob (2009) "Reggae Singer With a Legacy, a Following and a Mission", The New York Times, 21 August 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2011
- ^ "Konshens thrills Guyana", Jamaica Observer, 5 May 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011
- ^ 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
- ^ 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
- ^ "Konshens is Pepsi brand ambassador", Jamaica Observer, 19 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014
- ^ Fresh, Mikey (22 March 2017). "Riddim Remix: Konshens & Chris Brown Prepare For The Summer On "Bruk Off Yuh Back"". Vibe. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "British certifications – Bruk Off Yuh Back". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tropixs, The (25 December 2017). "Konshens, Spice, Sean Paul, Share Family Photos For Christmas". The Tropixs. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ "Konshens Releases Official Video For His New Soca Single ‘Hold On’: Watch", DancehallMag, 11 February 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2020
- ^ AllMusic.com – Medi by Konshens, AllMusic. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- ^ "Tha Hotshot ft Konshens & Stekaly Tropical Limelight (Remix Clean)". 14 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 July 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
- ^ "Voodoo – Mr. Mauricio ft. Pitbull, Jencarlos & Konshens". Mr. 305 Inc. Retrieved 30 October 2020.