Birdman sends track for Konshen to ‘infuse with dancehall energy’

Dancehall star Konshens returns with what his team is calling “an electrifying new single”. Titled BDAUP, 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.

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.

“Papa Keith and I 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. The whole station went crazy. What you’re hearing is literally exactly what we did that morning, 100 per cent authentic dancehall lyrics. The demand was so heavy we had to reach out to Birdman for the original,” Konshens shared.

BDAUP is set to release May 16 via Submachine Entertainment/FTS Global Management/ADA Worldwide. Konshens and his team are confident that that the song stands as a bold, unapologetic statement: real dancehall can hold its own anywhere – even over one of hip-hop’s most iconic beats.

With more than one billion global streams, Konshens remains a powerhouse in dancehall culture with his signature blend of grit, melody, and cultural pride. 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.

Konshens, a globally recognised Jamaican dancehall artiste whose infectious energy and groundbreaking sound have made him a staple in the genre for more a decade, burst on the scene with the hit single, Winner. He solidified his place with chart-topping anthems and his music has crossed borders, resonating with fans from Kingston to Tokyo, Nairobi to New York, fusing raw Jamaican culture with global rhythms. A dynamic performer and visionary, Konshens continues to redefine what it means to be a dancehall superstar in today’s music world.