The Big Decision
I worked at the National Public Health Lab and was pulling down a 20 pack ($ 20,000) but then its like I made a business decision because I was cutting dub plates for the same 20 pack in two minutes doing something I just love doing so I thought why not do some more tracks and make money at the same time".

Surprising a lot of his friends and former school mates Konshens said his decision to pursue music shocked many persons. "a lot of people really couldn't believe I was doing music at the time because I didn't really show any signs earlier out, it wasn't until later on that I became addicted and even started ghostwriting for people, I just wanted to create something new everyday".

As with most success stories there was always someone that believed from day one in the artist and Konshens found that loyalty and support from a long time friend who played the role of his A&R at the time, shopping his work to well known producers while keeping him focused on the bigger picture. "Me and Carlington Wilmot (Photographer / Website Manager) use to hit the road and one day him tell me sey him have a link a Natural Bridge Records. We went there and I spoke to Tamra Recas and she gave me a riddim and I voiced a song and they liked it. From there I was introduced to Mark Pinnock the C.E.O and we spoke back and forth for a while until we came to an agreement that was like the turning point for me".

After officially becoming a member of the Natural Bridge family Konshens begun working on a few new single with the aim of getting some visibility but what he creatively unearthed during those studio sessions was a portion of monster hits the most significant of which was 'Winner'. An inspiring track that details the vision of Konshens to beat the systematic pressure in any way possible. The single soon after hits late fourth quarter 2007 release and is slowly becoming a New Year’s street anthem with everybody professing. "This year mi haffi be di winner, because mi nah go mi yard without my youth dem dinner, I'm in a money making mood, can't touch the ends without my dogs dem food".

"well early last year I was basically living hand to mouth but when my daughter born shortly after mi just say look that cant work, I just got in the hunting mood and decide say mi ago make something happen".

Now on par with other well accomplished newcomers Konshens describes his musical style as unpredictable leaving no room for blatant category labels. "I do all types of songs so don’t just look at me as a DJ that mean say mi only do dancehall, right now I can flow on any beat, Reggae, Dance, Soca, Dancehall anything".

Still early days yet OutAroad.com will continue unraveling more facts about Konshens as next week we'll be bringing some Fresh Music, a Q&A Session. Until then check out his myspace page myspace.com/konshenssojah