"Zion's Gate", the first single from No Phear's current album, I Stand Alone, was recently named runner up in We Are Listening's 2010 Singer/Songwriter competition. Songs submitted for the contest were panel-evaluated on a number of criteria, including lyrical content. According to Matt Olsen, who works in Artist Relations for We Are Listening, the "judges were impressed and awarded" No Phear "with a runner up final status".
About No Phear:
Hailing from Jamaica and raised in St. Ann parish and the Cayman Islands, No Phear is a versatile singer-songwriter who fuses traditional reggae/dancehall with hip hop and rap. What makes No Phear’s offering unique is his innovative combination of an old school vibe with an urban finish. This fusion makes No Phear’s music appealing to contemporary audiences and reggae/dancehall 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 throughout with elements of dancehall and hip hop.
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”, 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.
