1. Garfield Spence (born … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artist using this name.
1. Garfield Spence (born January 11, 1985), better known as Konshens, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician, whose debut mixtape Sherlock di World Lock was released in November 2008, followed by Real Talk in 2010. He received acclaim for his hit "Winner," and later for the song "Good Girl" performed along with Tarrus Riley. His consequent albums, Mental Maintenance and It Feel Good were released in 2012 and 2018 respectively.
http://www.konshensonline.com/
2. Konshens is an American rapper from Washington D.C., whose debut album The Choosen One was released in September 2006.
http://www.myspace.com/konshensthechosenone
Rasta Imposter
Konshens Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Amelia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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!