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KONSHENS

-The Most Complete HIP-HOP MC in DC-

About Me

BIO
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.”
NO!!!!! HIP-HOP ARTIST IN THE DC AREA HAS A LIVE PERFORMANCE LIKE -- KONSHENS -- A HIP HOP EMCEE WITH HIS OWN BAND!!!!!NEW NEW NEW LIVE FOOTAGE: Konshens live at Mirrors in DC 08” Performing Chosen OneKONSHENS
"The Chosen One"
Konshens 08’ Performance of “Cadillac” (snippet)Konshens live at Mirrors in DC 08’ performance of God I Pray”Exclusive For Sisters Only Footage from the Washington Convention Center 07: KONSHENS R.I.P MISTIQUE although our meeting was brief you definitely touched my life! YOU WILL BE MISSED! KONSHENS DEDICATION TO MISSTIQUE: GOD I PRAY (Thanksgiving 07 live @ Floyds Bar & Grill) Misstique dedication
R.I.P Angel Misstique
God I Pray
Here’s a performance of my song “Back 2 Basics” with Peeps of the Breadwinnaz and my band New Vision @ The MONUMENT in Washington, DC (August, 2007)
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Member Since: 3/25/2006
Band Website: KONSHENS.com
Band Members: KONSHENS and my band STATE OF MIND. HIP HOP EMCEE WITH HIS OWN BAND! NOTICE I DIDNT SAY GO GO BAND!www.konshens.com
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(pron. conscience)

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.

"

www. myspace. com/konshensthechosenone

(pron. conscience)

Influences: Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Kool G Rap, Guru, Big L, Nas, Tupac and Scarface
Sounds Like:..
Hear what inspired Konshens to write "Miata" in an interview with Tyi Flood on WFLO's "T-Time Show"
When you are done reading the lyrics...listen to the song! Click on "MIATA" down below... If you you like what you hear, call your local radio station and request it!

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.

My Song for the LADIES!! “MIATA” by KONSHENS the new ANTHEM FOR LADIES!

DJ FLEXX and RAYNE have it READY to Spin!!!

PLEASE CALL WPGC 95.5 (202-432-9595) starting @ 6PM anytime up until 10pm and request the song MIATA by KONSHENS (pron. Conscience)

PERFORMING LIVE JULY 7, 2007 downtown on the NATIONAL MALL!! Time (TBA)

I’M PERFORMING 2 shows LIVE IN NEGRIL, JAMAICA (July25-29, 2007)

SUPPORT DC’S OWN – KONSHENS
Album – THE CHOSEN ONE

Text Message Your Request to WPGC 95.5
That's right, you can get a request for "MIATA" into WPGC by simply texting WPGC! Text the word REQUEST, along with the song title, "Miata", and artist, "Konshens", to WPGC1 (97421)

Don't forget, WPGC 95.5 has a new "toll free" too! 877-955-JAMS (5267)

Hear this song and more along with pics and live show footage @ www.konshens.com
(click here)

"The Chosen One" is on sale exclusively at
Mad T's Music Box
2009 14th street NW
(across from The Reeves Center in downtown DC)
It's also available online at

www.cdbaby.com/cd/konshens.com
(click here)

and for individual song download on iTunes for your mp3 player at:

www.itunes.com
www.itunes.com
(click here)

Wanna download from Rhapsody instead?
Then go to:

http://www.rhapsody.com/konshens/thechosenone
(click here)

Or...if you prefer SonyConnect...we got that covered too!
To Download individual songs for your MP3 Player through Sony connect, go to:

http://musicstore.connect.com/album/221/Konshens/The-Chosen- One/500000000000021389381.html?SelectedID=500000000000021386 775
(click here)

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

(PDT)

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

Melissa Yakima, WA

(PDT)

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

Monique Washington, DC

(PDT)

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

(PDT)

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]

(PDT)
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

(PDT)

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'

(PDT)

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

DJ One Chicago, IL

(PDT)

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

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.

http://www.myspace.com/pharmacystudent08

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'm in this game because I love what I do. Tell me what YOU think about what you hearing on my songs! I like hearing the good and the bad...not everybody is going to love it. Some might not be ready for something this unique yet. But for those that DO...

GO GET THE "THE CHOSEN ONE"

One Love, Konshens

Record Label: CO-OP Entertainment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

R women who take half naked self pics of themselves solely for Myspace insecure?

U GOT DAMN RIGHT! AND SOME HAVE THE NERVE TO REQUEST THAT YOU COMMENT ON THEM!!!!! the day when the internet became an avenue for increasing (or so some think) one’s self esteem by recieving som...
Posted by KONSHENS on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:46:00 PST

KONSHENS performance @ WPGC’s FOR SISTERS ONLY

For those of you who didnt know I performed at WPGC's For Sisters Only it was a great success, not to mention I tore the stage down.  Please keep supporting DC I need ya'll.  luv is luv -pe...
Posted by KONSHENS on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:46:00 PST

MY FIRST VIDEO SHOOT coming soon! NEED FEMALE OF INTEREST TO PLAY "MIATA"

INTERESTED IN BEING IN A NON-DEGRADING VIDEO?  FOR THE SINGLE "MIATA"  by KONSHENS? ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> BUT THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE "MIATA...
Posted by KONSHENS on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:25:00 PST

KONSHENS - PERFORMING @ WPGC FOR SISTERS ONLY @ THE CONVENTION CENTER

You know the funny thing about this music is that so many artist get frustrated when things dont neccesarily go the way they want things to go...Trust me I've been there plenty of times but keeping in...
Posted by KONSHENS on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:38:00 PST

ACTIONS SPEAK louder than any word...

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Posted by KONSHENS on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:29:00 PST

BACK from JAMAICA!!

whats good DC? I'm back from performing a few shows down in Negril, Jamaica and needless to say that it was one of the most humbling expieriences ever.  Dont get me wrong the island is beautiful ...
Posted by KONSHENS on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:29:00 PST

KONSHENS performance live with OWN band.

I can guarantee that no hip hop artist in the metro dc area has a stage performance and can conduct a band like myself.  Live performace with LIVE band.... (much better than performing to a TRACK...
Posted by KONSHENS on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:20:00 PST

KONSHENS performance live with OWN band.

I can guarantee that no hip hop artist in the metro dc area has a stage performance and can conduct a band like myself.  Live performace with LIVE band.... (much better than performing to a TRACK...
Posted by KONSHENS on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:22:00 PST

request "Miata" by Konshens to WPGC 95.5

DJ FLEXX and RAYNE have it READY to Spin!!! PLEASE CALL WPGC 95.5 (202-432-9595) starting @ 6PM anytime up until 10pm and request the song MIATA by KONSHENS (pron. Conscience) Hear this song and more ...
Posted by KONSHENS on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:09:00 PST

THE CHOSEN ONE

Holla back and let me know if you feeling them tracks! -konshens ...
Posted by KONSHENS on Sun, 26 Mar 2006 07:15:00 PST