Rasta Imposter
Konshens Lyrics


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Yo, Konshens
Dem a nuh rasta
Dem a ras hair
Talk dis loud mi nuh fear
Big up all real rastafarians yuh nuh
Utmost ratings and respect fi unu
Yo But listen
Mi see nuff a dem a natty up dem head fi get exposure
But a real rasta man nuh run down riches like dova
Dem impersonating rasta
But mi rasta fren seh bun up a rasta imposta
Natty up dem head fi ketch a hype up
Seh dem a rasta, but rasta livity dem nah heist up
Wah kinda food dat dem a bite up
Dem seh dem a ras, wah kinda girl dat dem a wife up

But mi nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
And mi nah Ras fi go pon TV
And mi nah Ras fi get nuh air play
No we nah Ras fi get di pay day
Well mi nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
And mi nah Ras fi go pon TV
Mi nah turn rasta fi shot a Europe
Rent a dread fi move up

Mi big up all mi real rasta fren dem weh a hold di rasta order
Sip di Ital stew, veggie chunks, and jelly water
Real rasta man weh get di buss and keep dem humble
Rasta man weh clean, nuh mix up inna dutty bundle
But rent a dread fi get a box
Cause rasta man fi ras from inna yuh heart fuss before yuh grow yuh locks
Suppose yuh ras and dem nuh know bout rasta facts
Dem living like a movie and dem locks a di props

But we nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
Seh we nah Ras fi go pon TV
No we nah Ras fi get nuh air play
No we nah Ras fi get di pay day
Suh we nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
And we nah Ras fi go pon TV
We nah turn rasta fi shot a Europe
Rent a dread fi move up

See nuff a dem a natty up dem head fi get exposure
But a real rasta man nuh run down riches like dova
Dem impersonating rasta
But mi rasta fren dem seh fire blaze a imposta
Natty up dem head fi ketch a hype up
Dem seh dem a rasta, but rasta livity dem nah heist up
Wah kinda food dat dem a bite up
Dem seh dem a ras, wah kinda girl dat dem a wife up

But mi nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
And mi nah Ras fi go pon TV
No we nah Ras fi get nuh air play
And mi nah Ras fi get di pay day
Suh mi nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
And mi nah Ras fi go pon TV
Mi nah turn nuh rasta fi shot a Europe
Rent a dread fi move up

Dem fi move up yo yo
Blaze dem down to the ground
No, no, no, no, no, no




Konshens representing
Yeeeaaaa

Overall Meaning

In "Rasta Imposter," Konshens is calling out those who pretend to be Rastafarians but are not truly following the religion's principles. He acknowledges that some people will natty up their hair to get attention and exposure, but they are not living the true Rastafarian lifestyle, which is not about accumulating riches. Konshens' real Rasta friend suggests burning these imposters as they are giving a negative representation of the religion.


Konshens states that true Rastafarians are not interested in selling CDs, going on TV, or getting airplay for their music. They do not turn to Rastafari to become successful in Europe or to move up in society by renting a dread. Instead, they hold the Rasta order, drink Ital stew and jelly water, and keep their heads clean. It is essential to live the values of the religion, not just the aesthetics, such as growing locks.


Through "Rasta Imposter," Konshens is reiterating the importance of respecting and honoring Rastafarianism. He is stating that it is not a trend that one can use to get fame or money. The religion is a way of life that should be lived and not exploited.


Line by Line Meaning

Dem a nuh rasta
They are not true Rastafarians


Dem a ras hair
They only have dreadlocks


Talk dis loud mi nuh fear
Speaking the truth without fear


Big up all real rastafarians yuh nuh
Respect to authentic Rastafarians


Utmost ratings and respect fi unu
Highest ratings and respect for them


Mi see nuff a dem a natty up dem head fi get exposure
Many fake Rastafarians are growing dreadlocks for fame


But a real rasta man nuh run down riches like dova
A true Rastafarian doesn't chase after wealth


Dem impersonating rasta
They are pretending to be Rastafarians


But mi rasta fren seh bun up a rasta imposta
My Rastafarian friend says to get rid of the fake Rastafarian


Natty up dem head fi ketch a hype up
Growing dreadlocks to gain attention


Seh dem a rasta, but rasta livity dem nah heist up
Claiming to be Rastafarian, but not living the Rasta lifestyle


Wah kinda food dat dem a bite up
What kind of food are they eating


Dem seh dem a ras, wah kinda girl dat dem a wife up
They say they are Rastafarians, but the women they associate with are not authentic


But mi nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
I am not a Rastafarian to sell CDs


And mi nah Ras fi go pon TV
I am not a Rastafarian to appear on TV


And mi nah Ras fi get nuh air play
I am not a Rastafarian to get airplay


No we nah Ras fi get di pay day
We are not Rastafarians to get paid


Well mi nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
Well, I am not a Rastafarian to sell CDs


Mi nah turn rasta fi shot a Europe
I am not becoming a Rastafarian to shoot a music video in Europe


Rent a dread fi move up
Renting someone with dreadlocks for a fake appearance


Mi big up all mi real rasta fren dem weh a hold di rasta order
I commend my true Rastafarian friends who hold on to the Rasta lifestyle


Sip di Ital stew, veggie chunks, and jelly water
Drinking nutritious Ital foods


Real rasta man weh get di buss and keep dem humble
True Rastafarians who have achieved success, yet remained humble


Rasta man weh clean, nuh mix up inna dutty bundle
Clean Rastafarians who do not associate with negative influences


But rent a dread fi get a box
But they hire someone with dreadlocks for a fake appearance


Cause rasta man fi ras from inna yuh heart fuss before yuh grow yuh locks
Because being a Rastafarian starts from within and not just by having dreadlocks


Suppose yuh ras and dem nuh know bout rasta facts
What if you're a Rastafarian, but others do not have knowledge about Rasta culture


Dem living like a movie and dem locks a di props
They are acting like they are in a movie, and their dreadlocks are just props


Suh we nah Ras fi sell nuh CD
Therefore, we are not Rastafarians to sell CDs


And we nah Ras fi go pon TV
And we are not Rastafarians to appear on TV


We nah turn rasta fi shot a Europe
We are not becoming Rastafarians to film a music video in Europe


See nuff a dem a natty up dem head fi get exposure
Many fake Rastafarians are growing dreadlocks for fame


But a real rasta man nuh run down riches like dova
A true Rastafarian does not pursue wealth like a dove


Dem impersonating rasta
They are pretending to be Rastafarians


But mi rasta fren dem seh fire blaze a imposta
My Rastafarian friends say to condemn the fake Rastafarian


Natty up dem head fi ketch a hype up
Growing dreadlocks for attention


Dem seh dem a rasta, but rasta livity dem nah heist up
Claiming to be Rastafarian, but not living the Rasta lifestyle


Wah kinda food dat dem a bite up
What kind of food are they eating


Dem seh dem a ras, wah kinda girl dat dem a wife up
They say they are Rastafarians, but the women they associate with are not authentic


Dem fi move up yo yo
They need to move up (get out)


Blaze dem down to the ground
Condemn them completely


No, no, no, no, no, no
Expressing strong disapproval


Konshens representing
Konshens is representing


Yeeeaaaa
Expressing enthusiasm




Writer(s): Garfield Spence, Sheldon Pennicott, Sekou Davis Copyright: Jack Russell Music

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Comments from YouTube:

@Darth77Pimp

stay POSITIVE, bredda! May Jah guide and protect

@honestmansoul

RESPECT TO THE REAL RASTA OUT THERE,JAH BLESS U ALL,IMPOSTER, STOP DISGRACE THE REAL RASTA,

@GonnaCaptcha

why is everyone always fighting on here? every time i watch ANY music video someone always puts others down. love truly has left the world.

@Darth77Pimp

Jah is in all of us. But he is MOST HIGH. Incarnate in the flesh through his son YESHUA CHRIST. Haile Selassie was Emperor of Ethiopia, keeper of Christianity, and possibly a prophet.

@Powahouse02

yeh man this one for all falses rastas imposta, big up

@sambhav267

Smokin weed doesn't make you a rasta so snoop stop pretending to be one, what you can do is say i'm a jamerican.

@claudefrancis9128

Truth be told realest song

@BabiiCella

Every Song He Makes He Setss It On FIREEE. !!! Stay Blessed & keep doing youre thing !! Konshens. <3

@busymavado12

Big up konshens, always talk di truth

@mmbudhan

True! I respect Bob Marley but everytime I see the Marley's at a concent and see the woman dem that they come out the Limo wid.Me bun dem out!

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