With much expectations, MINMI has made the artist contract with JVC, and MINMI’s first Maxi Single "The Perfect Vision" was released in August 2002. And this single was well accepted by the radio stations, as shown by the figure of 20 FM stations heavy rotated the song. As the song gradually became popular in the market, the song started to climb up the Sales Chart over 3 months period, and eventually reached the sales of 400,000 units, an extraordinary figure for a début single.
And with the 2nd Maxi Single "T.T.T.", released in December 2002, MINMI has revealed her diverse approach in her music, from the Reggae based 1st single to this time a Hip Hop based track for the 2nd single. And as a result of the newly tasted tracks and the popular melodies blended in her songs, MINMI became the popular figure among the many of female music fans of 10s~20s.
So a long-awaited 1st Album "Miracle" was released in March 2003. Though there was only a limited exposure, the album ranked in the Top 5 of the Album Sales Chart for 2 months period, and eventually the album sales exceeded 600,000 units. This only proved that MINMI's music itself is what the market has desired.
To coincide with the album release, MINMI's first nationwide tour [LIVE TOUR 2003 "Miracle"] took place from June 20, 2003. The tickets were all sold out instantly, and the tour took place in full pack audiences in every venue. She also participated in major concert events in many places in the summer of 2003, and appealed her performance, which was trained through her live activities in the underground music scene.
After that, MINMI has been constantly releasing singles, 3rd Single "Another World" In September 2003, and 4th Single "Ai No Mi" in March 2004. She has blended the latest music trend with the Japanese popular music trend, and now, she is known as the major artist in the Japanese music industry with plenty of Black music and Dance music essence, who does not belong to a specific musical genre.
Regarding her production, MINMI is rare artists in that she basically does all the songwriting (including the lyrics), arrangements, produce works, and making tracks. Her production is so highly accepted in the industry that she is now getting the offer of the production for the other artists. And also, many of the leading musicians and the engineers from Jamaica, home of Reggae music, and the United States, home of Hip Hop and R&B music, participate in her production which is the key factor of blending the latest music trend and making a high quality music.
On June 30, 2004, her long anticipated 2nd album “imagine” was released, which coincided with the nationwide live tour “MINMI LIVE TOUR 2004 “imagine” ”, started on September 10, 2004. In December, she released her 5th single “Are yu ready”. The song was originated from MINMI’s original riddim “SAKURA” which contains a sample of Japanese traditional guitar, Shamisen. This riddim “SAKURA” became popular in Jamaica as well. From this point, the produce team ZAREK for TSURU-KAME Recording, the team consist of MINMI and JUNIOR(Red Spider), who produced the riddim “SAKURA”, started their produce works in Jamaica. They have produced various Jamaican artists, and released their original 7 inch vinyls in Jamaica in the start of 2005.
She was very active in live performances in 2005, from organizing a monthly regular reggae club event in Tokyo, a nationwide club tour, to appearing in the major summer rock festival “Summer Sonic” in August. In September, MINMI released the album “FRIENDS”, the best selection compilation album of her featured works.
In 2006, MINMI’s single “Summertime!”, the song based on a Soca rhythm, had a big reaction in Trinidad & Tobago, the home of Soca. In February 2007, she was invited to Trinidad to perform at the Bmobile International Soca Monarch Competition, where she did a live performance in front of 30,000 audience, and fascinated everyone who saw her performance, including Wyclef Jean of the Fugees. In March, MINMI released a long-awaited 3rd album “Natural”. The album proved that MINMI is not just another a Reggae Diva, but is capable of diverging into many music genres.
MINMI’s nationwide tour entitled "Natural Mystic" & "Natural Showcase" coincided with the release of "Natural", and ended successfully, selling out all the dates. In the summer, MINMI appeared in the major rock festival "SUMMER SONIC’06" as the headliner, only Japanese artist to headline in the Festival ever. In Sept. 2006, MINMI was nominated as the Best New Artist of SOCA AWARDS, took place in New York,
as the only Japanese artist ever to be nominated in the Awards. She was the center of the attention of the worldwide media.
In 2007, MINMI participated in the Trinidad Tobago Festival for the second straight year.
MINMI recorded the new Soca tune "Sha na na ～Japanese Wine～" a collaboration with Machel Montano HD, known as the "King Of Soca", to coincide with this year's Festival.
Machel was the person responsible for bringing MINMI over to the Festival the previous year.
This year, they got together to record the new tune just in time for this year's Festival.
And "Sha na na ～Japanese Wine～" is included in Machel's new album "Book Of The Angels"
was just released in Trinidad Tobago.
Also, in this year's Festival, MINMI participated in "Soca Monarc", a competition for the local major artists.
She became the first Japanese artist ever to win in the preliminary round and advance s into the final round of the competition. She performed on the National Stage, in front of the audience of over 30,000 people, and MINMI became the first Japanese artist ever to make it into the Best 8 of the Competition. She was Best 3 artist among the female artists in the Competition.
During her month long stay in at the Festival, MINMI was the center of attention of the local media,
including TV programs, newspapers, and magazines. And MINMI performed in front of over 100,000 audiences in total in Trinidad Tobago this year.
MINMI's activity has no limit, in Japan nor abroad, and will keep on going beyond everyone's expectations in the future to come.
Sha Na Na
MINMI Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
is my heart
It's a special part of me
I can't deport
Every night
You're on my mind
Cause I gotta be with you
At this special time
Sha na na na na na...
Through your hands up in the air
Together as one
All I Love it when I'm here
Jumping in the sun
Japanese wine...Hi Hi Hi Hi
Japanese wine...Hi Hi Hi Hi
T&T wine... T&T wine...
(Machel's rap)
Let me see your roll your spine
Get wild block and Dutty Wine
Put your rag
And you flag and send dem up
Just send dem up
just send dem up OK?
Everybody jumpin jumpin
Everybody wine wine
I want to see you're Wavin Wavin
Because of this party time
All di gal dem shaking shaking
I want to see your waving away
away Sing with me
Sha na na na na na...
Through your hands up in the air
Together as one
All I Love it when I'm here
Jumping in the sun
Japanese wine...Hi Hi Hi Hi
Japanese wine...Hi Hi Hi Hi
T&T wine... T&T wine...
Let me see your roll your spine
Get wild block and Dutty Wine
Put your rag
And you flag and send dem up
Just send dem up
just send dem up OK?
Everybody jumpin jumpin
Everybody wine wine
I want to see you're Wavin Wavin
Because of this party time
All di gal dem shaking shaking
I want to see your waving away
away Sing with me
Sha na na na na na...
Through your hands up in the air
Together as one
All I Love it when I'm here
Jumping in the sun
The lyrics to MINMI's song "Sha Na Na" are about the celebration of Carnival, a colorful, lively festival that takes place in many parts of the world. In the song, Carnival is depicted as being an important part of the singer's identity, something that she cannot separate herself from. The lines "Carnival is my heart, it's a special part of me, I can't deport" suggest that the singer feels a deep connection to the festival and that it is integral to who she is. The lyrics also describe the joy and excitement of the festival, with lines like "jumping in the sun" and "everybody jumpin jumpin." The song encourages listeners to raise their hands in the air and enjoy the experience of Carnival together as one, with the repeated refrain of "Sha na na na na na" creating a sense of communal celebration.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sha Na Na" convey a sense of cultural pride and celebration, with Carnival depicted as a vibrant and integral part of the singer's identity. The song encourages listeners to embrace the spirit of Carnival and enjoy the festive atmosphere together.
Line by Line Meaning
Carnival
The festival season is significant to the singer.
is my heart
The singer has an emotional attachment to the carnival season.
It's a special part of me
The singer associates the carnival season as a part of her identity.
I can't deport
The singer can't disregard the feelings she has for the carnival season.
Every night
The singer thinks about the carnival event regularly.
You're on my mind
The carnival event is always on the singer's thoughts.
Cause I gotta be with you
The singer feels a strong urge to attend the carnival event.
At this special time
The singer sees the carnival event as a unique occasion.
I can't miss carnival
The singer cannot afford to miss the carnival gathering.
Sha na na na na na...
The singer expresses her enthusiasm and excitement for the carnival season.
Through your hands up in the air
The singer invites the audience to participate and jubilate with her during the carnival period.
Together as one
The singer wants everyone to unite and enjoy the carnival experience with her.
All I Love it when I'm here
The singer relishes the carnival period and wishes to share the feeling with others.
Jumping in the sun
The carnival season takes place during daytime when the sun is shining bright.
Japanese wine...Hi Hi Hi Hi
The singer mentions the drinks associated with the carnival period.
Japanese wine...Hi Hi Hi Hi
The singer mentions the drinks associated with the carnival period.
T&T wine... T&T wine...
The singer mentions another type of wine associated with the carnival period.
(Machel's rap)
Machel Montano begins to rap.
Let me see your roll your spine
Machel Montano is calling for people to show off their dancing skills.
Get wild block and Dutty Wine
Machel Montano wants people to dance provocatively and uninhibitedly.
Put your rag
Machel Montano is calling for people to raise their rags in the air.
And you flag and send dem up
Machel Montano wants people to wave their flags high in the air.
Just send dem up
Machel Montano emphasizes the need to raise flags high.
just send dem up OK?
Machel Montano ends the rap section call to action about the flag.
Everybody jumpin jumpin
Machel Montano is inviting everyone to jump and dance joyfully.
Everybody wine wine
Machel Montano calls on everyone to dance and have a good time.
I want to see you're Wavin' Wavin'
Machel Montano wants to see people waving something high in the air.
Because of this party time
Machel Montano emphasizes the essence of the occasion as a celebration.
All di gal dem shaking shaking
Machel Montano mentions the enjoyable sight of the women dancing.
I want to see your waving away away
Machel Montano reemphasizes the need to wave something high in the air.
Sing with me
Machel Montano calls on the people to sing along.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MINMI/KARNEL ROBERTS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
meijisapporo04
有線で流れてるの聞いて印象強かった「シャナナ」の単語とリズム、2007年だったかな。
松本尚之
いいね
おかかおむすび
英語バージョンの方が好き
ほしぐも
シーボール 全盛期
Mika channel
エスパルスサポです
声出し応援、いつになったら復活してくれるの？
ＩＡＩスタジアム日本平にも是非、MINMIさんのミニライブをお願い致します！
藤井邦雄
はまって、痛いときいいねえ。