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KONSHENS

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  • Genre: Hip Hop / R&B / Rap

    Location Uptown-North West, WASHINGTON DC, Un

    Profile Views: 70621

    Last Login: 2/12/2013

    Member Since 3/25/2006

    Website www.KONSHENS.com

    Record Label n/a

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    If you have prevailed and pushed through to your goals regardless of what the "NAYSAYERS" speak and doubt... you continue to rise and reach your goal of being a "Chosen One" Debut video of "Chosen One" -Konshens TheMc & his State of Mind - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdUpVWZw6O4&feature=youtu.be interview with Myvoicedc Fox5 is available to be seen at www.konshens.com or http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/myvoicedc/featured/myvoicedc-+today%27s+voices+featuring+konshens http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/myvoicedc/featured/myvoicedc-+konshens+%22god+i+pray%22 The first single off the Konshens & His State of Mind's new album "The Progression" coming 2011 - The song is called "Addiction" featuring Rayshun Lamarr & Frank Sirius,download is only $0.99. You can find it on just about any of your favorite digital download sites. Addiction by Konshens and His State of Mind - Download Addiction iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/addiction-feat-rayshun-lamarr/id397803607?i=397803640 http://www.konshens.com 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 " 2nd Amendment" and by 4, he was attending The Institute for the Gifted and Talented and focusing on the piano and later clarinet. 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, Rakim, Ice Cube, 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, & the Junkyard Band also playing numerous shows with Uncalled For (UCB) which at that time was the rival (friendly) band of High Image. High Image redefined the typical go-go band by creating its own music and original lyrics. Konshens recorded his first hip-hop song in 2000 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 refered to him) and Dwayne "Blue" Telesford (his current business manager), 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". Konshens &His State of Mind consists of members who accompanied Konshens in his first and only go-go band High Image: including two cousins Vaughn (keyboards) & Frankie (Bass), High School friend Tim (drums) & Tim's cousin Darwin (percussion), Ray (Sax) Prescott Morgan (guitar) & the newest addition Lady J (keyboards). As Konshens likes to refer to Konshens & His State of Mind as "the hip hop version of Frankie Beverly and Maze." Konshens recorded his second project with his band STATE OF MIND, (released Mar. 2009). In 2008 Konshens won Best Rap/Hip Hop Album at the First Annual Velocity Magazine Awards (November,2008) for his debut project released in 2007. Along with being nominated twice at 2008's DMV EMA's, Konshens also was nominated in 8 categories(including best artist in style of Hip-Hop) for the 2009's Effigy Awards which is sponsored by ABC broadcasting networks airing songs throughout the U.S. (www.meermusic.com/Konshens). In Fall of 2009 Konshens was awarded with the "Entertainer of the Year" –DC, MD & VA at Velocity Magazines 2009 Entertainment Awards. Along with winning "Best Rap Album" & "Best Male Hip-Hop Artist." To Start off 2010, Konshens won first prize of the "Converse Get Out of the Garage" Urban music contest along with being nominated for the second year in a row for "Best Rap Artist" at the 4th Annual DMV Entertainment Awards (Jan. 17th 2010). In August of 2010, Konshens & His State of Mind was the only hip hop artist/band performing at the 5th Annual International Soul Music Summit in Atlanta, GA. Currently Konshens & his State of Mind is recording the third independent (Konshens & his State of Mind: The Progression) project slated to drop in 2011, along with working on a book to release in the winter/2011. In March of 2011, Konshens & his State of Mind were nominated for "best band, group or duo" at the 2011 D.M.V Entertainment Awards. Konshens views life as change realizing that the famous quote by Frederick Douglass certainly stands true that "without struggle, there is no progress." Hip Hop MC w/his own BAND! Konshens and His State of Mind THE PERFECT FUSION OF HIP-HOP, Jazz, Funk, R&B & Go-Go intertwined w/ lyrical RHYME this is THE EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP! THIS IS KONSHENS & His State of Mind. Remember when hiphop was unique, original, thought provoking and included GOOD music? Look no more- Konshens & His State of Mind have arrived! www.konshens.com (info about this artist) www.facebook.com –Konshens TheMC http://www.ourstage.com/profile/konshens www.twitter.com/konshens www.myspace.com/konshensthechosenone www.reverbnation/konshens www.meermusic.com/konshens

  • Members

    Konshens & his State of Mind: The Hip Hop Version of Frankie Beverly & Maze ..www.konshens.com..(click here for more info about this artist).. ......(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

    If you have prevailed and pushed through to your goals regardless of what the "NAYSAYERS" speak and doubt... you continue to rise and reach your goal of being a "Chosen One" Debut video of "Chosen One" -Konshens TheMc & his State of Mind - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdUpVWZw6O4&feature=youtu.be Konshens & his State of Mind live @ International Soul Music Summit w/ grammy award winning saxophonist Mike Phillips! <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XC5VMTW0WAw?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XC5VMTW0WAw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> KONSHENS IN THE STUDIO! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............ ..When you are done reading the lyrics...listen to the song! Click on "Moment of time" on the song player! If you you like what you hear, call your local radio station and request it! .... .. ....Verse 1 to "Moment of time" by Konshens .. 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. .... .. ..Grown Women this is 4 u!! "Moment of time" by KONSHENS .... Request it! 2 all your radio stations! .... SUPPORT DC'S OWN – KONSHENS.. Album – THE CHOSEN ONE ..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=500000000000021386775..(click here).. .... Curious to hear another opinion? Read for yourself... .... .... 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 ...... .... 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. kenwash2882@yahoo.com ...... .. KONSHENS...KONSHENS...KONSHENS! .... YOU KNOW EVERY SONG ON Your CD WILL ALWAYS BE ON BONE PRODUCTIONS ..1 HIT LIST. ...... BONE PRODUCTIONS WASHINGTON, DC .... .... .... 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 .... .... 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 .... .... .... .. 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." .... .. .. .... Please Support Konshens - and His State of Mind .... One Love, Konshens TheMC ..

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