No Phear and "Thug 4 Life" are Featured on New Music Forte Podcast

Music Forte's podcast Episode #5 features No Phear's views as an unsigned, independent artist and highlights “Thug 4 Life”, a five-star rated song from his current album, I Stand Alone. The podcast covers a variety of information about promoting music and succeeding in the music industry as an independent artist. You can check it out at http://www.musicforte.com/song/26564/Episode56-29-2010. You can visit No Phear's profile on Music Forte at http://www.musicforte.com/member/nophear/ to hear all the songs from I Stand Alone.

We Are Listening Recognizes No Phear's "Zion's Gate" in Singer/Songwriter Competition

"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".

"Zion's Gate", which is a popular chart-climbing single for the reggae/hip hop artist, has accumulated numerous additional accolades. It is a 5-star-rated tune on Music Forte, SoundClick, Dub and Reggae and IM Radio. The "Zion's Gate" video has a 4-star rating on DaSouth.com and has earned numerous positive fan comments on YouTube. "Zion's Gate" and all of the other tracks on I Stand Alone can be heard on No Phear's MySpace and ReverbNation profiles.

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.

No Phear's Music Featured On The Independent Music Scene

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/nophearmusic
Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_details/2877819?play_now=true

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. Click here to view the video.

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 here. To learn more about No Phear and listen to all the songs from his current project, visit ReverbNation or MySpace.

FANS WHO PURCHASE I STAND ALONE WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN TRIP FOR TWO TO JAMAICA WITH NO PHEAR

To celebrate No Phear’s successful album, I Stand Alone, Time Zone International Records, is awarding an all-expense-paid trip for two to Jamaica to one lucky winner and a guest, including round-trip airfare, hotel, meals and selected entertainment. The Caribbean vacation is now being offered by the label to thank fans for supporting No Phear’s music.

Fans of No Phear should enter the raffle today, and they could soon be savoring delicious Caribbean cuisine, sipping cocktails on the beach and partying with No Phear in his native Jamaica. The lucky winner (and guest) will fly to Jamaica and spend five days and four nights seeing the incredible island sites, enjoying the Caribbean beaches and nightlife, staying in one of the country’s fantastic hotels and socializing with No Phear.

“Not only is this Jamaican vacation a fabulous opportunity for fans to meet No Phear, but we’ve designed the raffle to make the process of entering and re-entering fun and easy,” said a spokesman for Time Zone International Records. “The first 25,000 fans who purchase or download No Phear’s newest album, I Stand Alone, and submit their proofs of purchase to nophearmusic@gmail.com will be entered into the raffle.” The CD can be downloaded from iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic or Amazon Mp3 or purchased on Amazon.

Entering to win is simple: fans can purchase I Stand Alone from Amazon or download the album on iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic or Amazon Mp3. Then, they just need to electronically submit proofs of purchase to nophearmusic@gmail.com. Winning is even easier: As soon as the 25,000 entries are received, No Phear will randomly select the winning entry, and the lucky winner will be announced on No Phear’s Twitter page, No Phear’s ReverbNation page and No Phear’s Dub and Reggae page. If they would prefer, Jamaican residents may elect to receive the value of the trip.

All fans must be 18 years or older in order to be eligible to win.

About No Phear:

No Phear predominantly grew up in Jamaica; but he did live in the Cayman Islands for a few years which exposed him to calypso, chutney, dub junkanoo as well as dancehall. No Phear first appeared on the reggae/dancehall scene in 1998 as a member of the Slata Crew. As a solo artist, No Phear has enjoyed a greater level of success, recently being ranked in the Top 4 local reggae artists and in the Top 100 reggae artists nationally. His creativity is uninhibited, and his true talents are undeniable. His raw lyrics and unique sound put No Phear in a class by himself.

Contact Information:

Time Zone International Records: 1timezonerecords@gmail.com

Management/booking contacts: Marlon Calder 770-866-8755

Electronic Press Kit: http://tinyurl.com/nophearepk

No Phear Releases Anticipated Album, I Stand Alone

Time Zone International Records is pleased to announce the newest release by reggae/hip hop recording artist No Phear, titled I Stand Alone. No Phear’s arrangements of reggae/dancehall songs are modern, urban and devotee–tested. I Stand Alone proves that reggae/dancehall music can be audacious and current to appeal to today’s listeners without taking away from its traditional value.

No Phear styled the album using hip hop tracks and sampling the talents of artists like Pink Bling, Super Shane and Notorious. He says, "I wanted the music to have a modern and unsparing edge that would appeal to a contemporary audience and still pay homage to the traditional Caribbean music of my roots.” The title of the CD comes from the song "I Stand Alone," a reworking of traditional dancehall elements with a signature No Phear twist.

The CD includes 16 reggae and dancehall songs that reflect a variety of moods for a wide range of listeners. No Phear’s primary goal is that his contemporary fan base will be entertained by the album’s beats, vocals and lyrics. Songs like "Mama Love" and "Eyez on Me" exemplify his original approach.

I Stand Alone is now available on iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic and Amazon. Concurrent with the CD’s release, No Phear is taking his show on the road. Fans can visit No Phear’s website to watch for upcoming show dates and join his mailing list for regular No Phear updates.

About No Phear

No Phear predominantly grew up in Jamaica; but he did live in the Cayman Islands for a few years which exposed him to calypso, chutney, dub junkanoo as well as dancehall. No Phear first appeared on the reggae/dancehall scene in 1998 as a member of the Slata Crew, comprised of No Phear and three additional members who are also native Jamaicans. 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.

Contact Information:

Time Zone International Records: 1timezonerecords@gmail.com

Management/booking contacts: Marlon Calder 770-866-8755

No Phear Selected for Independent Music Scene Feature

No Phear's music is going to be featured on The Independent Music Scene on June 15, 2010. Please check it out @ http://www.theindependentmusicscene. Thanks for the support!

New CD, Gets Scared, now available at CD Baby

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The updates for the webpage are ready for June (http://www.greggkoval.com/ ) and I'm happy to announce that the new CD Gets Scared is available at CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/koval10

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Gregg