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Konshens
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Konshens performing in 2022
Background information
Birth name Garfield Delano Spence
Origin Kingston, Jamaica
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • businessman
Years active 2005–present
Labels
  • subkonshus Music
  • Empire
Associated acts
  • SoJah
  • spenceke(Tyrus)
  • Delus

Garfield Delano Spence, known to many as Konshens, is a popular dancehall singer from Jamaica. He is also a talented songwriter and businessman. Konshens started his music journey in 2005 and has been active ever since.

About Konshens

Early Music Career

Before becoming a solo artist, Konshens was part of a music duo called SoJah. He performed alongside his brother, Delus. They worked together to create music.

Konshens had a big hit in 2005 called "Pon Di Corner." This song was very popular in Japan. Because of its success, he went on a month-long tour there. He even released an album just for his fans in Japan.

Rising to Fame

Konshens has released many popular songs. Some of his well-known hits include "Winner," "This Means Money," "Good Girl Gone Bad," and "Gal A Bubble." His music is loved by many people around the world.

He also appeared on Tarrus Riley's album Contagious. Konshens sang on the song "Good Girl Gone Bad," which was also released as a single.

Konshens has a large fan base in places like Kenya, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Europe. His song "Gal Dem Talk" was a huge hit in Europe. In May 2011, he performed at Guyana's National Stadium for his fans.

Albums and Record Label

In 2010, Konshens released his album Real Talk. It was released by a Japanese music label called Koyashi. He also started his own music label in 2010, called Subkonshus. Through his label, he helps new artists, including his brother Delus.

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

Brand Ambassador and Collaborations

In March 2014, Konshens became an official brand ambassador for Pepsi. This means he helped promote the popular drink.

In April 2016, he released the single "Bruk Off Yuh Back". A remix of this song by Chris Brown came out in 2017. The music video for "Bruk Off Yuh Back" has been watched over 160 million times online. In 2023, the song received a Silver certification in the UK. This shows how popular it is!

Konshens has also worked with other famous artists. In July 2018, he was featured on the song "I Don't Dance (Without You)" with Matoma and Enrique Iglesias.

Family Life

Konshens is married to Latoya Wright. They got married in Miami, Florida, in November 2017. They have two children named Liam and Sajhi Spence.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

  • Real Talk (2010) (Japan only)
  • Mental Maintenance (2012)
  • Road Album (2014)
  • It Feel Good (2018)
  • RAW (2018)
  • Badman vs Nice Guy (2019)
  • Soca Virgin (2020)
  • Red Reign (2021)
  • Pool Party (2025)

Collaborative Albums

  • "Medi" (featuring Delus) Intouch Riddim (with Various Artists) (2008)

Singles as Lead Artist

  • "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)
  • "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" (with 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)

Singles as Featured Artist

  • "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)
  • "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)
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