The popular underground cd found its way to KWHI 92.7 Hawaiian Rhythms, Island Style, and Reggae, on the Big Island of Hawaii. With no press kit or label support, “Japanese Squeeze” amazingly became the station’s most requested song and stayed on top for two months. Japanese Squeeze was replaced by another Sashamon song “Necta” which continues to be in heavy rotation. This popularity caused Big Island’s KAPA 100.3 and KWXX 94.7 to give airplay on their stations.
Sashamon now has radio play on radio around the world. All over Hawaii, U.S, Italy, even Tahiti. there are too many stations to list.. Sashamon has also been featured on the local Kauai television program The Foundation, a Tahitian tow in video, and his music accompanies high performance surfing on Jaime O's movie “Freak Show”. and upcoming "Freak Show 2" Many other surf videos featuring Sashamon's music have followed including an Oneill video featuring Rochelle Ballard currently airing on Fuel t.v..
This popularity is encouraging Sasha to pursue a career in music, doing what he loves.
Sashamon became part of Hawaii’s musical culture at a young age singing along with ukulele strumming Kupuna (respected elders), while attending elementary school on Molokai’s west side. Sasha feels blessed to have grown up on Molokai, a place reminiscent of days when music was still interwoven with family and community.
After high school, Sashamon, born Sasha Makia Spiller-Reiff, received a degree in Music and the Arts from the University of Hawaii. While attending UH, he began to compose and later record his first songs. One Day Maybe, Sashamon’s debut album, incorporates many diverse influences that blend to create an original, peaceful and memorable sound. Sasha composed and produced this recording in his home studio on Kauai, playing all the instruments including the ukulele, guitar, bass, keyboard, vocals, and drum sequencer. Sashamon is promoting his new release with performances state wide.
Positive Vibration
Sashamon Lyrics
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Bob Marley
Rastaman vibration yeah! Positive
I and I vibration yeah! Positive
I a man Iration yeah! Irie Ites
Positive vibration yeah! Positive
You′re saying prayers to the devil, I say
Why not help another on the way
Make it much easier
Say you just can't live that negative way
You know what I mean
Make way for the positive day
Cause its a new day
It! s a new time
Say it′s a new feeling
Say it's a new sign
Oh what a new day
Picking up.
Are you picking up now
Jah love, Jah love, protect us
The song "Positive Vibration" by Sashamon is a cover of Bob Marley's original song with the same title. The lyrics express the importance of positive energy and good vibrations. The song begins by mentioning the concept of Rastaman vibration, which refers to the positive energy and attitude that Rastafarians believe in. The singer then emphasizes on the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on life, saying that I and I vibration and I-ration (meaning meditation or contemplation) should both be positive. The phrase "Irie Ites" represents the feeling of being happy and satisfied in life.
The song then criticizes people who quarrel every day, calling it a negative way of life that only invites harm. According to the singer, such individuals are saying prayers to the devil instead of reaching out to others who are in need of help. The singer encourages people to help each other, making life easier and more positive. He then reminds listeners that every day is a new day, filled with new possibilities, and that it's crucial to live with positivity and good vibes.
Overall, the song "Positive Vibration" is about the importance of positivity and happiness in life. It encourages people to help one another and avoid negativity, as it is detrimental to a healthy and fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Rastaman vibration yeah! Positive
The feeling and movement of the Rastafarians is positive and uplifting.
I and I vibration yeah! Positive
The personal vibration of the singer is also positive and uplifting.
I a man Iration yeah! Irie Ites
The singer is a man with a positive perspective and is content with his current state of being.
Positive vibration yeah! Positive
The overall theme and message of the song is to spread positivity and good vibes.
If you get down and quarrel everyday
If you constantly engage in arguments and conflict,
You′re saying prayers to the devil, I say
you are essentially worshiping negativity and the opposite of good.
Why not help another on the way
Instead, why not offer a helping hand to someone on their journey in life.
Make it much easier
Doing so will make their journey much easier and more enjoyable.
Say you just can't live that negative way
The singer believes that living a negative life is not the way to live.
You know what I mean
He believes the listener understands his message and what he means.
Make way for the positive day
He encourages people to make room for positivity in their lives.
Cause its a new day
Each day is a chance for a fresh start and a new beginning.
It! s a new time
The current moment is full of opportunities for a better future.
Say it′s a new feeling
The singer feels a new sense of energy and positivity in the air.
Say it's a new sign
He sees signs of hope and optimism all around him.
Oh what a new day
He exclaims joyfully about the endless possibilities of each new day.
Picking up.
The energy and momentum of positivity is picking up and spreading.
Are you picking up now
He is asking the listener if they are also feeling and collecting the positive vibes.
Jah love, Jah love, protect us
He invokes the divine and asks for love and protection in their journey.
Writer(s): Vincent Ford
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.