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.
Vibes
Fear Nuttin Band Lyrics
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Everybody feel dem off to run down some ting
But I an I as a youth mi no need fi dem ting
From jam down yo mi did a build mi own ting
What a thing dem a sing wi no need dem bling ting
Fear Nuttin Band no go chase in ting
Dem nah no boundries but we no business
Talk dem just a talk but a we a di real ting
You can feel the same if you are feelin it
Believe in it, stay caught in it (we can never give in)
I know we all fit in,
I'm seeing it, reading it, believin it
I feel the vibes
Adrenalin pumpin, party's bumpin, everyone is jumpin
I feel the vibes
Mi glad say mi find it
Stop from denying and join it
I feel the vibes
Feel it bumpin FNB you better know we run tings
I feel the vibes
And we no in a no fear ting you this a di brand new gear ting
On top of the world that's how I feel, my feelin is real
Living my life I'm livin it right
Hey you should have good karma that's a big deal
If you feelin my flow
Then you should know yo you feel it let your vibes grow,
Let yourself go–just let go!
Let it flow let it flow let it flow 'cause
You can feel the same if you're feeling it, believe in it,
Stay caught in it (we can never give in)
I know we all fit in
I seein it, I'm readin it, revealin it
I feel the vibes
Adrenalin pumpin, party's bumpin, everyone is jumpin
I feel the vibes
Mi glad say mi find it
Stop from denying and join it
I feel the vibes
Keepl it bumpin FNB you better know we run tings
I feel the vibes
And we no in a no fear ting you this a di brand new gear ting
What I and I is feelin, I'm revealing
We revealin that it's real, yeah
I can't deny this feelin, this feelin's extreme
Yeah!
Adrenalin pumpin, party's bumpin, everyone is jumpin
I feel the vibes
Mi glad say mi find it
Stop from denying and join it
I feel the vibes
Keepl it bumpin FNB you better know we run tings
I feel the vibes
And we no in a no fear ting you this a di brand new gear ting
I feel the vibes
Mi glad say mi find it
Stop from denying and join it
I feel the vibes
Keep it bumpin FNB you better no e run tings
I feel the vibes
And we no in a no fear ting you this a di brand new gear ting
The lyrics to Fear Nuttin Band's "Vibes" extolls the virtues of owning your own space and owning your own vibe. The song critiques the culture of "run down" or worn out parties and raves, and encourages listeners to find their own joy and build their own spaces. The lyrics also acknowledge that the band isn't interested in chasing after external and material success, but rather creating something that is authentically their own.
The chorus of the song, "I feel the vibes," repeats multiple times and serves as a call to action for listeners to embrace positivity and joy. The adrenalin pumping and party's bumping lines evoke the feeling of being fully immersed in a moment of joy and the feeling of being on top of the world. The lyrics also highlight the importance of believing in oneself and feeling good karma.
Line by Line Meaning
Run down party run down rave thing
There are parties and raves happening everywhere, but they are not up to our standards.
Everybody feel dem off to run down some ting
People are flocking to these parties, but we don't need to follow them.
But I an I as a youth mi no need fi dem ting
As young people, we don't need to participate in those types of events.
From jam down yo mi did a build mi own ting
We built our own scene in Jamaica, where we don't need to rely on these parties.
What a thing dem a sing wi no need dem bling ting
People may sing about materialistic things, but we don't need to chase after those things.
Fear Nuttin Band no go chase in ting
Our band doesn't follow trends or imitate others, we have our own unique style.
Dem nah no boundries but we no business
Others may have no boundaries, but that's not our concern.
Talk dem just a talk but a we a di real ting
Others may talk, but we are actually the real deal.
You can feel the same if you are feelin it
If you truly feel it, you can share the same experience as us.
Believe in it, stay caught in it (we can never give in)
Believe in the vibes and don't let anyone or anything get in the way of it.
I know we all fit in,
We all fit together in this shared experience.
I'm seeing it, reading it, believin it
We see, read, and believe in the power of these vibes.
I feel the vibes
The positive energy and excitement is flowing through us.
Adrenalin pumpin, party's bumpin, everyone is jumpin
The party is in full swing, and everyone is having a good time.
Mi glad say mi find it
We are happy to have found this amazing experience.
Stop from denying and join it
Don't deny the good vibes, just join in and enjoy.
Keepl it bumpin FNB you better know we run tings
We are keeping the energy high and in control of the party.
And we no in a no fear ting you this a di brand new gear ting
We are fearless and embody a fresh style that sets us apart.
On top of the world that's how I feel, my feelin is real
The positive energy is making us feel on top of the world.
Living my life I'm livin it right
We are living our lives right by experiencing these positive vibes.
Hey you should have good karma that's a big deal
Having good karma is important and should be a top priority.
If you feelin my flow
If you are feeling the same way as us,
Then you should know yo you feel it let your vibes grow,
you should embrace that feeling and let it grow within you.
Let yourself go just let go!
Let yourself be free and enjoy the moment.
What I and I is feelin, I'm revealing
We are revealing the true feelings and emotions we are experiencing.
We revealin that it's real, yeah
We are showing that these positive vibes are genuine and authentic.
I can't deny this feelin, this feelin's extreme
The feeling is so intense that we can't deny it.
Contributed by Elena M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kortney Boos
saw them live at umass amherst. they are sooo good! i got a free CD :)