Fyah Konkarah teaches life lesson on ‘Granted’

Reggae artiste Fyah Konkarah is taking a lot of flak from his male friends for his latest single, ' Granted', which addresses the cardinal sin of relationships: when one partner fails to properly appreciate the other.

"The man dem a bun mi out for this one, but the girls dem love it because the song de pon their side, so dem automatically love it. The man dem a say mi de pon the woman dem side too much so mi ah get a mixed reaction from them. Dem want ah song representing the male side because according to them, 'the woman dem wicked'," Fyah Konkarah said.

The song, which is the lead single from his recently released Granted EP, is inspired by his personal experiences of taking his woman for granted, which caused the relationship to fail.

"With me, it was not a 'bun' thing, is like over familiarity. Mi nah carry her out, drop by with lunch and do the simple things the women 'appreci-love', and that's why Granted is so powerful," he added.

The six-track EP, produced by Ghost Entertainment, blends Afrobeat rhythms and heartfelt storytelling.

"Every track captures a different side of relationships - from love and passion to disappointment and personal growth. It's a perfect soundtrack for late-night vibes, summer drives, and dancing under the stars," he said.

Emerging from the community of St Johns Road in St Catherine, an area long troubled by violence and hardship, Fyah Konkarah's love for music began at age nine, influenced by icons such as Bob Marley, Papa San, Lieutenant Stitchie, Beenie Man, Bounty Killa, Sizzla, Bushman, and Daddy Screw. These voices inspired him to begin writing his own lyrics and shaping a style that fused deejaying with deep-rooted cultural messages.

In 2004, tragedy struck with the death of his cousin Mike, a turning point that led Fyah Konkarah to embrace Rastafarianism. This spiritual awakening deepened his lyrical focus, giving him a mission beyond entertainment: to uplift the people, spread consciousness. His first official release came in 2008 with Ganja alongside Potential on the 'Ghetto Party' rhythm.