Don't Be Afraid

Aaron Hall

About Don't Be Afraid

"Don't Be Afraid" is a song by American singer Aaron Hall. It was produced by Hank Shocklee and Gary G-Wiz and spent two weeks at #1 on the US R&B chart (making it Aaron Hall's highest charting R&B hit) and peaked at #44 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was one of the singles taken from the soundtrack for the 1992 film Juice starring 2Pac. The song has four versions. The original uptempo version featured on the Juice soundtrack, the second called "Jazz You Up version," lyrically talks of a man's fantasies with a girl, and convincing her "don't be afraid, girl", which was met with controversy due to its overtly sexual nature. In response, an alternate version to the song was released, called the "Sex You Down Some Mo'" and features a slower tempo and different lyrics and a 4th version which is the Nasty Man's Groove version. One version is on the Juice soundtrack, with the Jazz You Up and Sex You Down Some Mo versions featured on Hall's The Truth album the year after and the fourth on the single. 


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1992
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There's no need to be afraid, my baby
I'm as gentle as a kitten

Oh, baby, don't you be afraid
I promise I won't hurt you, no way, no way
And through the good times and the bad
I said I will be right there hand in hand and side by side

I'm always near to catch your teardrops
From falling down your face and shield your lovely body
Shield your lovely body from the cold
Times when I am far away and I can't see the light of day
I know that we can make it if we only pray

Baby, don't be afraid
Ain't no need, ain't no need, ain't no need
Baby, don't be afraid, baby, baby, baby
Baby, don't be afraid, baby
Baby, don't be afraid, don't be afraid of me, baby

I want to hold you tight tonight
And so, please, girl, listen to me, I love you, lady
No woman in this world can ever take your place
So, baby, baby, don't you
Baby, don't throw this relationship away

Baby, don't be afraid, ain't no need, ain't no need
Baby, don't be afraid, there's no need, there's no need to be afraid
Baby, don't be afraid, don't you dare be afraid
Baby, don't be afraid, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, baby

[Incomprehensible]
It sounds real good

Baby, take my love you need
I'm scared as you'll ever be
Honey, just give me one more chance, don't be, don't be afraid
I know what I did was wrong
I couldn't sleep all night long

Sweetheart, I love you
Can't you see
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid of me

Can't be without your love, baby
One day without you would drive me crazy
All I think about is holding you all night long
Don't be afraid of me

You were sent from Heaven above
You bring to me, so much love
All I'm asking from you is don't be afraid
Don't be afraid of me

Baby, I love you, I'll never hurt you again
Oh, come back to me, never leave me
Oh, don't be afraid of me

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Aaron Hall

Aaron Hall (born August 10, 1964, The Bronx, New York City and growing up in Brooklyn and Roosevelt, Long Island), is an American soul singer and songwriter. He is a current member of the group Guy, which he founded in the late 1980s, along with New jack swing producer Teddy Riley and songwriter Timmy Gatling, who was later replaced by Hall's brother Damion Hall. In 1988, they released their debut album which went on to sell over a million copies being certified platinum. Hall led the group in songs like "Groove Me", "I Like" and "Piece Of My Love". more »

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Written by: GIDEON OAKLEY BLACK, NICHOLAS MICHAEL BLACK, COLTON FISHER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Don't Be Afraid" is a song by American musician Aaron Hall, released in 1991. It was featured on his debut solo album, "The Truth."
Genre
The song falls under the genre of New Jack Swing, which was a popular music style in the late 1980s and early 1990s, combining elements of jazz, funk, hip hop, and R&B.
Chart Performance
"Don't Be Afraid" performed impressively on music charts. It reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 1 on the R&B chart, and number 4 on the dance charts.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by issues of intimacy and fears that can arise in sexual relationships.
Controversy
Despite its success, "Don't Be Afraid" was criticized for its explicit sexual content, which attracted a fair amount of controversy at the time of its release.
Music Video
The provocative nature of the song was further emphasized in the music video, which carried a strong sexual undertone.
Filming Location
The music video for "Don't Be Afraid" was filmed in various locations around New York City.
Budweiser Showdown
The track "Don't Be Afraid" was one of the songs Aaron Hall performed when he won the 1988 Budweiser Showdown—an amateur talent competition hosted by the American Black Film Festival.
Lyrics
The lyrics to "Don't Be Afraid" were written by Hall himself, reflecting an important aspect of his songwriting process where he includes personal experiences and emotions.
Transition Period
The release of this song marked a significant point in Hall's music career. After he parted ways with the R&B group Guy, "Don't Be Afraid" was one of the first singles he released as a solo artist.
Pop Culture
"Don't Be Afraid" was later sampled and used in several other songs, showcasing its lasting influence in music long after its initial release. For example, rapper Mac Miller used a sample in his 2011 track "Don't Mind if I Do."
Soundtrack Feature
"Don't Be Afraid" was included on the soundtrack for the 1992 film "Juice." The movie was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and starred actors such as Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps. Despite its initial controversy, the song gained additional exposure and popularity through the film.

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