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The Chosen One CD on sale now at Mad T's on 14th & U sts.

About Me

KONSHENS (pron. Conscience) Born Tarik Davis, a talented writer and musician, was born and raised in Northwest Washington, DC. At an early age, he exhibited his musical potential as a vocalist and musician. As a precocious toddler, he was a guest performer with his uncle's "Park Avenue" band and by 4, he was attending The Institute for the Gifted and Talented and focusing on the piano. As a young child, he began writing poetry and continued to play music wherever there was an audience, usually at church, school, or family gatherings. His creativity developed and his artistic abilities broadened over the years and by the age of 10, Konshens officially fell in love with hip hop. Crediting Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Guru, Big L, Nas, Tupac and Scarface as some of his early influences, he continued to write and perform. A mere five years later, he became the rapper and backup lead talker for local go-go band "High Image". His band opened for local legends like Rare Essence, Northeast Groovers, and the Junkyard Band and redefined the typical go-go band by creating its own music and original lyrics. Konshens recorded his first hip-hop song in 2001 with his longtime friend Antonio Graham. One year later, he met his current producer Phillip Carroll of X Factory Studio/Records. Taking advice given from Rich Harrison (co-writer and producer of various songs including Amerie's "one thing", Beyonce's "Crazy In Love" & Destiny Child's "Soldier"), along with the creative minds of Phillip "Producer X" Carroll (or DOC as Konshens refers to him) and Dwayne "Blue" Telesford, Konshens has developed his unique contribution to hip hop. Konshens has also done something unique in his musical journey by constructing his own (7 piece) band “STATE of MIND” that plays the music live when performing. Currently, Konshens is working on a few projects which include: a live version of his debut cd, recording his second project, starring in and upcoming play to debut this summer and finalizing a book of original poetry and quotes. Konshens views life as change realizing that the famous quote by Frederick Douglass certainly stands true that “without struggle, there is no progress.”
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Witness The EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP...

"KONSHENS IS TO HIP HOP IN DC, WHAT CHUCK WAS TO GO-GO...HE IS DEFINITELY BLAZING A NEW PATH FOR HIP HOP IN DC.

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BE THERE...

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What are people saying about "The Chosen One" CD so far? Read for yourself...

TAXI is the world leader in Indepedent A&R, helping musicians to break through the walls of the music industry. This is what they had to say after hearing "Get Money":

"Konshens, you have a charisma about you; I can definitely hear that in this song. The track is dynamic and maintains intensity throughout the entirety of the song. You did a good job with your catchy hook. It is easy to remember and that is a great way to help a listener sing-a-long and possibly request your song.

Overall, I think you have potential so keep doing what you do. Best Wishes!"

Title: "Your title is strategically used in a way that lets the listener know that it's the title."

Melody: "The hook is catchy and is strategically repetitive enough to be remembered."

Lyrics: "First line makes me want to hear more."

"Engaging"

"Communicates emotion to listener"

"Unique"

"Vocals does help to sell song"

"I like how you open the song with the chorus. If you can pull this off, which you have, it often means your hook is solid. Well done."

I don't know what else to say except that it's TIGHT!

Melissa Yakima, WA

Had no idea you rapped! I like 'The Chosen One' gets my top pick!

Monique Washington, DC

Date:

I LOVE YOUR MUSIC SWEETY, IT'S INTELLECTUAL IF YOU ASK ME......THE WORDS ARE LIKE KNOWLEDGE...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. MY FAVORITE 2 ARE BLOWN AND CHOSEN ONE!!! LOVE IT!!!!

Celene Manassas

My brotha, i'm feelin the music... I was at ya listening party@Home and I will make my way to ya album release party to show support.

Ken (Prez/CEO of LX's Street Team) Washington, D.C. [email protected]

Date:
KONSHENS...KONSHENS...KONSHENS!

YOU KNOW EVERY SONG ON "THE CHOSEN ONE" WILL ALWAYS BE ON BONE PRODUCTIONS ..1 HIT LIST.

BONE PRODUCTIONS WASHINGTON, DC www.boneproductionsinc.com

DAYUM...The Chosen One is so full of energy! you sound like what would happen if Common, Snoop and Ice Cube became one rapper!!! fo' real...love what i'm hearing so far...can't wait for the CD to drop...i'll email u with my info so u can update me

Tosha from Da Dirty Jerz'

this joint is blazin' son. let's do a collabo before you blow up dawg.

DJ One Chicago, IL

Date:

Hey T, I enjoyed the Chosen One, I wish you much happiness and success on your musical journey.

Desiree' Maryland

I had to let it be known that "In A Club" is my theme song for the rest of the year. Thats whats on my mind!

Count Daddy - R.I.P. SCOTTY BEATS

the second joint ROCK

LX

I love your music, it has new sound with a message. Keep up the good work player.

LShack DC

I really love your first cut. its HOT Can i buy your CD anywhere yet?

eclectic_thunder

YOU WOKE MY @$$ UP @ WORK U KNOW YOUR A BANGING ARTIST WHEN FOLK CAN LISTEN TO YOUR CRAFT WHILE CREATING THIER OWN! YOU GO BOY!!!

unknown

Whew, i love the voice, you have a very sexy tone

http://www.myspace.com/hunietali

MIATA - sounds great on my page...

1ST LADY

Whats up man, I just wanted to put out there that you rocked the show at Mirrors and did your thing with the Crossover Band providing the live music for you! Looking forward to some upcoming showcases. Peace & hair grease....

Count Daddy - R.I.P. SCOTTY BEATS

Long time no hear from. What's good? I like the music.

Tanaya

i just wanted to say that you did your thing this weekend and to keep it going. you are going to go far and don't let anything or anyone stop you. much love and respect. *muah*

Sharnea

sup man? I'm feelin the music and I'm lookin forward to the CD droppin. "The Chosen One" track is off da hook! Anyway b ez and good luck with the album!

LX's Personal Assistant Ken -President/CEO of the LX/Warpath MySpace Street Team, The People's Champ "THM

Chosen One is my shit

LX

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good luck with the music. Sounds good.

D-Nice

WOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so IMPRESSED!!! You have some SERIOUS flow, and your music actually sounds good! You won't believe how many guys hit me up asking me to listen to their music and it doesn't sound all that good, but you are amazing! I'm speechless. You truly are talented.

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Reviewer: Jeffery A. Wilkins
Seriously, you've got something here. It's different, and better than just about any rap I've heard in a long time. Your writing, rapping, and style/voice are great, the background tracks hook you and keep you listening -- much more than most of what's out there. When I listen to "Got No Love", I feel like rollin through town with the top down. That says something when any song sticks with you like that. Someone asked me yesterday if I listen to rap, and the real answer since the mid-90s is "not much." That's sad, since I memorized "Rapper's Delight" when I was 8 years old, and still have it on 12" vinyl...I'm looking forward to getting back into it as Konshens makes his mark on the industry...

It's in the rotation
Reviewer: TLowe
Overall I prefer old skool R&B but my friend had me listen to the album and it was something I could see myself listening too. The words and the beats kept my head bobbing and it's definitely something I would put into my rotation on a regular.

Niiice
Reviewer: Shy Thoro
Nice flow, nice delivery, nice content. All in all, very nice tracks.

Reviewer: HipHopFriends (click for website)
Konshens has what it take to succeed in this hip hop world. Very prolific. Nice flows, beats and overall delievery. He has made our playlist. Look out for the rotations on hiphopfriendsonline.com. PCE! -ChuckieBigBux President/ HipHopFriends

Reviewer: dess
This cd has top honors on my stereo,every track has pause for thought..Its a beautiful thing to listen to Hip-Hop with meaning!!! Id love to hear more of this type Hip-Hop

HOT DAMN PUTTIN DC BACK ON
Reviewer: Eclectic_ Thunder
Man I couldn't believe that this kid was from DC Sounding like this oh yeah deffinately bringging DC Back. We need more artist Just like this one..... HOT HOT HOT

Yes, it's ready!
Reviewer: "D"
Oh, yes I must say its ready! The beats are popp'n and the lyrics are like butter! Like good popcorn at the movies you'll keep wanting more and they give it to ya! I'm particular about what I buy especially these days but, I had to cop this joint! Keep it flowing and popp'n cause it's ready! Mad blessings, "D"

On fire!!!!
Reviewer: William
I was surprised about this new artist. I usually stick to the standards when it comes to my hip-hop. But this is a must have! Slammin beats and catchy hooks...I'm feelin this one!

Reviewer: Thamar Davis
the cd is the best thing i heard from an artist coming out of the d.c. area. not only is it music that you can ride to but also party to in the club and just chill and listen to. From real dc dude to another real dc dude the cd is the shit.

This CD has good beats and excellent flow to it
Reviewer: Greg
The CD is excellent and i like those to cuts called The Chosen One and Got No Love i would like to hear some more smooth records like those
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Konshens live at Mirror 08” Performing Chosen OneKONSHENS

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Verse 1 to "Miata" by Konshens the Chosen One
Similar to a dream came true/

yeah when you came through/

Knew what you were doing that day with strut like that I cant blame you/

told you that I'd stay true, look babygirl have no concern/

How about we get dinner, get familiar, converse, and learn/

naw not your birth sign, I wanna know your motivation/

and the reasons behind your seductive ways of flirtation/

You got my blood racing, filled with anticipation/

Visions/ pink innings /entering tasting tasteful temptations/

Damn what a sensation, I know you feel it there/

A feeling appealing with a sense of attraction up in the air/

Trying to fight it dont you dare, think we'd make a perfect pair/

out in public you catch attention cause everybody wanna stop and stare/

I like that there, it reinforces that the homie has a mean one/

for sure I only need one, jeopardizing NOTHING before it begun/

times we share for sure they be fun, intimate times for sure that she cums/

I relieve pressure so she feels none and feels no one except this one
Hook x 2 - Can I have a moment of time to unwind you're so fine and baby I like what I see, I want to know some things about you and tell you about me so what its gon be/ I'm done with playing games, my aim is only change, i proclaim I will never cause pain/

Im a grown man seeing more clear, yes im sincere, babygirl come here.
Hear what inspired Konshens to write "Miata" in his interview with Tyi Flood on WFLO's "T-Time Show"
If you you like what you hear, call your local radio station and request it!

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Posted by www.konshens.com on Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:20:00 PST