The Fear Nuttin Band sound is as diverse as the cultures the band members represent. The hot West Indian sun incubated the talents of frontmen Roosta (vocals), Prowla (vocals) and Jay Chung (guitar), while instrumentalists Matt Penza (drums), Chris Regan (guitar), Brian Daigle (bass) represent New England’s finest. The union of these six individuals was in the stars: with Chris, Jay, Penza and Brian lending their musical talents to heavy bands all over the Pioneer Valley, the four always found themselves in and out of bands together. It was the same day that Matt, Chris and Brian found themselves without a frontman that Roosta and Prowla called up and asked them to jam. These final Fear Nuttin Band members have been together since.
Much can be said about their home of Springfield, Massachusetts , and its reputation for breeding original artists and ideas. Put on the map for growing groundbreaking entertainers from the powerful reggae dynasty that is the Morgan Heritage, to the mixed melodies of one of the country’s biggest new rock acts Staind, the metal onslaught of Shadows Fall, and All That Remains, Springfield has become a musical hotbed. Fear Nuttin Band took the area by storm with their infamous live shows, and became hometown heroes when they were awarded wins in the Valley Advocate Grand Band Slam four years in a row, taking home the honors for best new band, best new reggae/ska band, and best party band.
Most recently, Fear Nuttin Band triumphantly competed in the nationwide Bodog Music Battle of the Bands, making them Boston’s champions and landing them a recording contract with Bodog Music. Fans watched as Fear Nuttin Band trekked the nation on the Bodog Battle reality TV series, winning the hearts and respect of their competitors and fans, and becoming a favorite among esteemed judges Johnny Rotten, Bif Naked and Billy Duffy. Fear Nuttin Band victoriously returned for the explosive Bodog Battle finale as the Alternative Press Magazine’s popular vote-back winner. Kevin Lyman, founder of the Warped Tour, told the band once, “All you need is one man to believe in this band and the rest is history.” Bodog Music’s founder Calvin Ayre is that man. Calvin was so excited about the public’s response to Fear Nuttin Band that even though they had been previously voted out of the competition, he made them a part of the Bodog Music roster alongside the Bodog Battle winners.
With their musical credo “Unify the Music, Unify the People,” the band has embarked on a musical mission. They have developed a worldwide following due in part to their unique sound, but also because of their diehard work ethic. Live, Fear Nuttin Band are an unforgettable force that draws audiences into the stage swagger of two of today’s most charismatic frontmen, Roosta and Prowla. Because of the band’s unique charisma and energy, they’ve played over 500 sold-out shows and toured the nation with the likes of Toots and the Maytals, Blink 182, Buju Banton, Green Day, Morgan Heritage, Fishbone, and graced several stages on the Vans Warped Tour. All this, plus the band has released several independent EPs, and developed their own merchandise line.
In 2007 Fear Nuttin Band linked up with famed producer Terry Date (The Deftones, Pantera, White Zombie, Korn) to take the reins on their Bodog Music debut record titled Yardcore. The album captures their infectious, energetic live performance while highlighting the vocalists’ phonetic banter and melodic verses. A mix of reggae, dance hall, and hard, heavy rock, the album is a progressive body of work. Peppered with political statements, the singers bare their souls through every track and speak of their personal values and beliefs. Yardcore is a crossbreed, a non-conformist body of work put together purely to give the listener something to think about. What it’s not is “Rockstaffari” bullshit — it’s an angsty, ballsy blend of hardcore instrumentals and vocals that scat and swoon with Jamaican nobility. Chris Regan and Jay Chung provide the wailing guitars and pocket riddem harmonies while Brian Daigle’s bass acts as the pulse of the rhythm section and Matt Penza’s drumming pyrotechnics pop and burst throughout the disc.
Fear Nuttin Band’s Yardcore is a real offering of love driven with intensity, and it might be the first album in history to cause a mosh pit that ends in hugs and high fives. Yardcore is set to be released in March 2008 on the Bodog Music label with simultaneous releases in America, Canada, Europe and the U.K.
Enemy
Fear Nuttin Band Lyrics
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With the bloody walk pon di tar
Do no try Frenemy Frenemy Frenemy, you no star,
Mi no give a fuck who you are
Enemy Enemy Enemy a boy war
With the bloody walk pon di tar
Do no try Frenemy Frenemy Frenemy, you no star,
Mi no give a fuck who you are
Mi enemy dem dem try corrup mi again,
Big dutty a and dem renkin mac 10
From afar dem try to mi a tsar
And a say a fimme blood dem want fi splash pon di tar
But a who really did try to fool you
And say you could a do
Dem deh ting deh fi true? Mr. man,
Yo mi say mi come spoil you plan,
What was dem intention!?
Enemy Enemy Enemy a boy war
Watch the bloody walk pon di tar
Do no try Frenemy Frenemy Frenemy, you no star,
Mi no give a fuck who you are
Enemy Enemy Enemy a boy war
Watch the bloody walk pon di tar
Do no try Frenemy Frenemy Frenemy, you no star,
Mi no give a fuck who you are
Di boy dem try fi rush mi
Di boy dem try fi touch di
Lyric wa mi talk mi originate it
No boy a come ya so an say dem inflate
Mi cause from mi know mi come fi cause rath,
I’ll come down pon dem like a tow a pussyrass clott
A boy you better think and fast before di bad man come ya an bruk up you rass
From mi see dem no mi friend a mi Enemy, done know di fassy yo ca penny mi pop off mi things an bus it till it get
Enemy Enemy Enemy a boy war
With the bloody walk pon di tar
Do no try Frenemy Frenemy Frenemy, you no star,
Mi no give a fuck who you are
Enemy Enemy Enemy a boy war
With the bloody walk pon di tar
Do no try Frenemy Frenemy Frenemy , you no star,
Mi no give a fuck who you are
The song "Enemy" by Fear Nuttin Band is a warning to those who try to mess with the band members or their business. The lyrics speak about enemies, both known and unknown, who are out to hurt or sabotage the band in some way. The chorus repeats the phrase "Enemy, enemy, enemy, a boy war" over and over, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
The song addresses the issue of "frenemies," people who pretend to be friends but are actually enemies in disguise. The lyrics warn against these types of people, stating that they are not stars and will not be tolerated. The verses go on to describe the band's enemies trying to corrupt them, using guns to intimidate them, and trying to rush or touch them. The band responds by saying that they are not fooled, that they will fight back against their enemies, and that they don't care who their enemies are – they will not be defeated.
The song is a call to action for anyone who has faced betrayal or hurt from someone who was supposed to be a friend. It urges listeners to stand up for themselves and fight back against those who would do them harm. It is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt threatened or undermined by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Enemy Enemy Enemy a boy war
The song talks about enemies being at war with each other.
With the bloody walk pon di tar
The war is intense and people are being killed.
Do no try Frenemy Frenemy Frenemy, you no star,
The singer is warning his enemies not to try to act like his friend, because they are not worthy of it.
Mi no give a fuck who you are
The singer does not care who his enemies are and is not afraid of them.
Mi enemy dem dem try corrup mi again,
The singer's enemies are trying to corrupt him again.
Big dutty a and dem renkin mac 10
The enemies are using dirty tactics and illegal weapons against the singer.
From afar dem try to mi a tsar
The enemies are trying to intimidate the singer from a distance.
And a say a fimme blood dem want fi splash pon di tar
The enemies are threatening to spill the singer's blood on the ground.
But a who really did try to fool you
The singer is questioning who tried to deceive him.
And say you could a do
The deceiver claimed that they could accomplish something they couldn't.
Dem deh ting deh fi true? Mr. man,
The singer is questioning the veracity of what his enemy claimed.
Yo mi say mi come spoil you plan,
The singer is warning his enemies that he will ruin their plans.
What was dem intention!?
The singer wants to know what his enemies intended to achieve by deceiving him.
Di boy dem try fi rush mi
The enemies attempted to attack the singer.
Di boy dem try fi touch di
The enemies attempted to harm the singer.
Lyric wa mi talk mi originate it
The singer came up with his own lyrics and is proud of them.
No boy a come ya so an say dem inflate
No one can claim the singer's lyrics as their own.
Mi cause from mi know mi come fi cause rath,
The singer's purpose is to cause chaos.
I’ll come down pon dem like a tow a pussyrass clott
The singer will come down hard on his enemies.
A boy you better think and fast before di bad man come ya an bruk up you rass
The singer is warning his enemies to be careful before they are hurt by him.
From mi see dem no mi friend a mi Enemy,
The singer identifies his enemies as people who are not his friends.
done know di fassy yo ca penny mi pop off mi things an bus it till it get
The singer will not hesitate to use violence against his enemies if necessary.
Contributed by Nathaniel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jane Wise
I love you guys so much, this video made me laugh my ass off and I love the music, VIBES LOVE AND REVOLUTION AND PLEASE COME BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA FOR CALIFORNIA ROOTS FESTIVAL LOVE YOU GUYS :) <3
snipergoose22
Love this band, saw them opening for SOJA, sick show.
dick hurtz
just saw these guys at the max cap in chicopee my buddys band opened for them and DPR also played! im tellin ya the video is nothing compared to these guys live
PROWLAMUZIK
soon - we comin - soon, thanks for watchin spread the word
Ben Jones
SICK ... laaav it!
Dirk Hergen
dis song is my shit. I sing dis blown up on the train all de time and continue rapping off da dome when i forget the words tahaha. JAH BLESS! hit me up 4-20-12
PROWLAMUZIK
boomblazin vid big up all fren and fam who make it possible and big up all who like it - ironcladdd -
sidewaysfishify
still listening in 2016!
FAVITOAMEN
bobby lee is the shit
frizzak
Awesome! Some that at the Oyster fest Norwalk CT, Now A Fan