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Overview: Hailing from Jamaica and raised in St. Ann parish and the Cayman Islands, No Phear is a versatile singer-songwriter fusing the cadence of reggae with hip hop and rap elements. What makes No Phear's offering unique is his innovative combination of an old school vibe and a modern finish. This fusion makes No Phear's music appealing to contemporary audiences and reggae enthusiasts alike. No Phear's signature style combines driving beats, resonant vocals and inspired lyrics. The rhythmic undercurrent bears testament to a modern interpretation of reggae, and the music is accentuated with elements of dancehall and hip hop. No Phear's songs prove that reggae music can be audacious and current to appeal to today's listeners without taking away from its traditional value.
No Phear always brings something singular and fresh to an established sound. His preference for unconventional beats is enhanced by his ability to blend the essence of reggae with an urban note flavored by rap and hip hop.
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From: Stockbridge, GA
Format: Alternative, Hip-Hop/R&B
Plays: 616
Plays Today: 0
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created 05/14/10
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Since joining UnHeard Radio just two months ago, No Phear's songs have been steadily climbing the indie music site's reggae and all-genre charts. No Phear songs have the top four positions on UnHeard Radio's Top 20 Singles Chart for reggae. "Zion's Gate" is charting at #1. "Thug 4 Life" is currently ranked # 2. "Make Money" is the #3 reggae single. And "Mama Love" is listed as #4.
This week, the same four No Phear tracks are also charting in the top 10 on UnHeard Radio's Top 20 Singles Chart for all genres. The songs, which are on No Phear's current album, I Stand Alone, consistently perform well for the reggae/hip hop musician across musical styles. "Zion's Gate" maintained its number three ranking this week, while "Mama Love" made a jump of 352 positions. "Make Money" was up 199 spots; and "Thug 4 Life" climbed 632 positions for the week. All four chart-topping songs and I Stand Alone can be downloaded from iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic or Amazon. Reggae lovers and No Phear fans can also hear his music on UnHeard Radio at http://unheardradio.com/No_Phear/.
IndieCharts has ranked my music #1 on their reggae chart. Check it out @ http://tinyurl.com/icrr1.
Paul Ruth recently posted his review of reggae/hip hop artist No Phear and his music on The Independent Music Scene. The blog, which seeks to highlight great music by independent musicians who are signed and unsigned, featured No Phear on June 15, 2010.
According to Ruth, No Phear's music is "a cool innovation that deserves to be heard." Ruth went on to mention two of No Phear's songs, "Zion's Gate" and "Thug 4 Life". Both tracks are on No Phear's current album, I Stand Alone, and a video for "Zion's Gate" is currently playing on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQQw5C2WjoY.
Paul Ruth summarized No Phear's innovative sound, saying, "There are some very clear reggae rhythms, yet it is a hip hop pace." No Phear is known for his signature blending of contemporary urban elements like rap and hip hop with the traditional Caribbean sounds of reggae and dancehall.
The entire feature on No Phear's music can be found at http://www.theindependentmusicscene.com/2010/06/no-phear.html. To learn more about No Phear and listen to all the songs from his current project, visit http://www.reverbnation.com/nophearmusic or http://www.myspace.com/nophearmusic.
Reggae/hip hop artist No Phear has released I Stand Alone, his sophomore album. I Stand Alone was released under the Time Zone International Records label and is a full length studio album. "Zion's Gate"ÂÂÂ, its first single and video, have also been released and can be heard and viewed on No Phear's website, and MySpace.
No Phear is currently playing venues across the United States to promote I Stand Alone. To find out more about the artist and upcoming show dates, fans can visit No Phear's website. I Stand Alone is available now on iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic and Amazon.
No Phear first appeared on the reggae/dancehall scene in 1998 as a member of the Slata Crew. The Crew had a loyal fan base and enjoyed much success on the local reggae scene. As a solo artist No Phear has enjoyed a greater level of success, achieving much notoriety on the underground reggae scene. His creativity is uninhibited, and his true talents are undeniable. His raw lyrics and unique sound put No Phear in a class by himself.
Besides on his own projects, No Phear's music can also be heard on DJ Tsunami's mixed tape Money Well Spent, Volume 3. His song "My Time" is featured on Lenox Lawrence's compilation CD, Wine Riddim, and has received exposure in the European markets. "De Wah Dah"ÂÂÂ, a tune No Phear created for the Black Blingas, is in regular rotation in all of the Jamaican markets. No Phear has collaborated with Phillip Smart, a producer who has worked with well-known reggae artists like Shaggy and Wayne Wonder. In addition, No Phear has opened for popular reggae artists, including Sean Paul, Beenie Man, and Elephant Man.
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