Konshens drops ‘BDAUP’

Dancehall superstar Konshens returns with an electrifying new single titled “BDAUP” (‘Back Dat Azz Up’), released May 16 via Submachine Entertainment/FTS Global Management/ADA Worldwide.

“The track is built on the legendary beat made famous by Juvenile’s classic hit, with hip hop mogul Birdman personally sending the instrumental to Konshens’ team inviting him to infuse it with authentic Dancehall energy,” Jamaican entertainment publicist Ronnie Tomlinson told Caribbean Life on Monday.

“The moment came while Konshens was recording at Hit Factory Studios in Miami and having a heated discussion about the versatility of raw Dancehall music,” added the Brooklyn-based Tomlinson, CEO of Destine Media.

Konshens said he and his father, Keith, “were in the middle of an argument that raw Dancehall can fit on any beat and work.

“We loaded up, and I just let loose whatever came to my head,” he said. “The whole station went crazy.

“What you’re hearing is literally exactly what we did that morning, 100 % authentic,” Konshens added. “Dancehall lyrics – the demand was so heavy we had to reach out to Birdman for the original.”

Tomlinson said “BDAUP” is “a bold, unapologetic statement: real Dancehall can hold its own anywhere – even over one of hip-hop’s most iconic beats.

“With over 1 billion global streams, Konshens remains a powerhouse in Dancehall culture, with his signature blend of grit, melody, and cultural pride,” she said.

“Known for hit anthems like ‘Gal a Bubble,’ ‘Bruk Off Yuh Back,’ and ‘Do Sumn,’ he continues to push boundaries while staying true to his roots,” Tomlinson added.