Skindred formed in Newport, Wales in 1998 around singer Benji Webbe, formerly of Dub War. Nobody appeared on their debut album Babylon, first released in 2002 and reissued internationally in 2004, becoming the band's signature song. Its mix of reggae, punk and metal helped Skindred stand out in the early 2000s nu metal scene. The track remains a live closer and a staple in fan edits online, where its defiant chorus is reused whenever a creator wants instant attitude and momentum.