Konshens facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Konshens
Konshens performing in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Garfield Delano Spence
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Dancehall soca
Occupation(s)	DJ singer businessman
Years active	2005–present
Labels	subkonshus Music Empire
Associated acts	SoJah spenceke(Tyrus) Delus

Garfield Delano Spence, known as Konshens, is a popular Jamaican dancehall artist. He is a talented singer, deejay, and businessman. He is well-known for his energetic music and catchy songs.

About Konshens

Before becoming a solo artist, Konshens was part of a music group called SoJah. He performed with his brother, Delus. Konshens has created many hit songs over the years. Some of his popular tracks include "Winner," "This Means Money," "Gal Dem a Talk," and "Gal a Bubble."

His song "Pon Di Corner" became a huge hit in Japan in 2005. This success led him to tour Japan for a whole month! He even released an album there just for his Japanese fans.

Konshens also worked with other artists. He was featured on Tarrus Riley's album Contagious. They sang together on the song "Good Girl Gone Bad," which was also released as a single.

Konshens has a big fan base in many countries. People in Kenya, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Europe love his music. His song "Gal Dem Talk" was a major hit in Europe. He even performed at Guyana's National Stadium in 2011.

In 2010, Konshens released his album Real Talk in Japan. He also started his own music label called Subkonshus. Through his label, he helps new artists, including his brother Delus.

In 2011, Konshens joined other famous Jamaicans in a march. They walked in Torrington Park to encourage peace and unity in the community.

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

A cool fact for gamers: in 2013, Konshens' song "Gun Shot a Fire" was part of the official soundtrack for the video game Grand Theft Auto V.

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

In 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 on YouTube! In 2023, the song earned a Silver certification in the UK. This shows how popular it is!

In 2018, Konshens was featured on the song "I Don't Dance (Without You)". He worked on this track with Matoma and Enrique Iglesias.

Family Life

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

Music Albums

Konshens has released several studio albums and collaborated on others.

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)

Collaborative Albums

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

Selected Songs by Konshens

Here are some of the songs where Konshens is the main artist:

• "Pon Di Corner" (featuring Delus) (2005)
• "Winner" (2008)
• "Gal Dem A Talk" (2010)
• "Forward" (2011)
• "Gal A Bubble" (2012)
• "Do Sum'n" (2012)
• "Jiggle" (2013)
• "Pull Up To Mi Bumper" (& J Capri) (2013)
• "Bruk Off" (2016)

Songs Featuring Konshens

Konshens has also been featured on many songs by other artists:

• "Good Girl Gone Bad" (Tarrus Riley featuring Konshens)
• "Want Dem All" (Sean Paul featuring Konshens) (2014)
• "Policeman" (Eva Simons featuring Konshens) (2015)
• "Don't Let Me Down" (The Chainsmokers featuring Daya and Konshens) (Dom Da Bomb & Electric Bodega Remix) (2016)
• "Back It Up" (Cardi B featuring Konshens and Hoodcelebrityy) (2017)
• "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)