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"Macho Man" is a track off of the Reggae Rock group Brother Jerome's Debut Album "Progress". The group's Reggae fondation is infused with an eclectic mix of Soul, Rock, Jazz and Latin, which provides a potent and uplifting sound that soothes the soul.

Lyrics
Can it be? That there's more to it than we can see
It seems to me: That our problems have a common theme
You see this culture that we've built it tells us who we ought to be
So how we act and look and feel's clouded by masculinity
Don't let your given label define your identity
As for me...
 I don't wanna be no macho man had enough of this pride
There ain't gunna be no winner, no one's giving out no prize
Don't be no macho man feeding toxicity
Instead let's focus on the love and breeding positivity 

A man is walking down the street; Oh no!
He has a mean look upon his face, he knows
That he's perpetuating fear although
It's only to compensate for the neglect that he can't tolerate
Fear and hate mixing with some insecurity 
So he finds a ruse to hide behind so many cannot see
The pain he buries deep inside, It's real subconsciously 
Oh even he...

I don't wanna be no macho man had enough of this pride
There ain't gunna be no winner, no one's giving out no prize
Don't be no macho man feeding toxicity
Instead let's focus on the love and breeding positivity

Macho Man

Brother Jerome is a dynamic trio from Northern New Jersey. Their heartfelt songs are played in an original style heavily influenced by reggae and dub, with elements of blues, rock, and hip-hop. They aim to bring people together with messages of love, mindfulness, and the importance of family.

The band is comprised of Ryan Bria, Ramsey Norman, and Steve Capecci: all New Jersey natives who fuse their varied musical backgrounds to intentionally craft a melodic and lyrical tapestry that fuels and uplifts the soul.

Ryan Bria is the primary songwriter, guitarist, and lead vocalist of Brother Jerome. He has been a prolific songwriter and performer for well over a decade, leading Brother Jerome to tour nationally as far as New Orleans. Ryan brings innovative songwriting styles and soul-expanding messages through a unique mix of influences including Sublime, Bob Marley, Protoje, 90s Hip Hop and Stevie Wonder.

Ramsey Norman plays drums and sings backing vocals in the band. On the drum kit, Ramsey's style pays deep respect to his influences such as Lloyd Knibb, Carlton Barrett, Sly Dunbar, and Style Scott, and his skilled backing vocals and rhythms mesh together to create a deep and meditative backdrop to Brother Jerome's songs.

Steve Capecci plays bass and also contributes backing vocals to the band completing the sonic tapestry that has become Brother Jerome’s signature trio sound. Steve has been a sought-after bassist for live performance and recording in the NYC and New Jersey reggae scenes for the better part of 20 years. Since joining the group in 2018, Steve has been critical in shaping the band into the concept to be revealed in their new album “Brainwave”, coming in 2024.

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