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CUBWORLD

Step lightly:: Create out loud

About Me


Jake Kongaika grew-up in the South Pacific heavily influenced by local island traditions and the rich musical cultures of Tonga, Samoa, and Hawaii. The melodic harmonies of the South Pacific were introduced to Jake at an early age by his father who sang the old Tongan songs to his children and inspired a lifelong passion for music and ignited Jake’s innate, natural ability.
During his youth Jake picked up the nickname “Cub” which later became “Cubworld” as an expression of his own world view on life.
Cubworld received his first Martin guitar during his freshman year in college from his sister. He had no idea at the time that the guitar would help him find his own “voice” and release his inner most thoughts and feelings. Cubworld’s songs are about his sons, his wife, his morals, family, music and the other loves and passions in his life.
Cubworld is inspired by his older brother Joel Kongaika, Jack Johnson, Coldplay, Bob Marley, Dave Mathews, Ben Harper, and Oasis. His first album, Step Lightly Create Out Loud is a musical journey into Cubworld’s life, experiencing a broad range of songs from soulful ballads, and upbeat ska-inspired rhythms, to modern, Indie-rock songs that are sure to inspire. Step Lightly Create Out Loud was not only the creative result of Cubworld but also the result of 686 fans from 44 different countries who invested in Cubworld, helping him raise $50,000 for a recording contract with SellaBand.com, making him the first U.S. SellaBand recording artist with this distinction. To sample his album go to: http://www.sellaband.com/cubworld/
Cubworld Reviews

“The elegance of Cubworld. Deceptively simple, this music has a lullaby quality that hides layers of sophistication. Kick back and let yourself be soothed by the crooning of Cubworld. These songs are an oasis of peace in our frenetic existence…” Gilles Martin, French producer/engineer and A&R
“A great raw voice that has a beautiful frailty. He has the sort of voice that makes one listen to the words, which are worth listening to. I do enjoy the freshness and ‘unmanicured’ approach to song construction and musical performances. Very emotive and telling…” Haydn Bendall, chief engineer at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios
“I really like the songs and the guys’ voice. I’m a huge Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, and Dave Matthews Band fan, and I love the little crack in his voice...lyrics are nice as well, really nice tunes...” Grammy Winning Producer Bob Brockmann, a.k.a. Bassy BobFOR BOOKING INFO EMAIL: [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/3/2006
Band Website: cubworld.cc
Band Members: Jacob Kongaika -CUBWORLD for now. Band in the making.
Influences: Robert Nesta Marley UB40 Oasis Nirvana Coldplay Incubus Fuel Dre Jack Johnson He is Legend Warren G. Damien Rice Dave Mathews (Not the Band) Keane The Beatles Isileli Kongaika Audioslave Hefty Beagles Third Eye Blind Sublime Robert Nesta Marley B.I.G Guerilla Black Train Everclear Justin Timberlake Will I Am Sigur Rós B.E.P Kanye West Snow Partol Silverchair Radiohead Amos Lee KT Tunstal Killers Strokes Air Raid Anthem Maitreya Nemesea Second Person Trail Upstanding Youth 311 Audioslave The Beatles Chet Baker Colbie Caillat Jason Reeves Citizen Cope Pat Monahan Wyclef Lauryn Hill Common Eva Cassidy Fiji Tim McGraw Gorillaz Too Short Imogen Heap Jay-Z Jet Hendrix John Mayer John Legend Josua James Kent Linkn Park Ludacris Nas Chong Nee Norah Jones Ookla the Moc Small Axe Red Hot Chili Peppers The Roots Staind Switch Foot
and the list goes on...FOREVER :)

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Check out the Photographer that took the pictures on my new album Rachael Hacking . Also check out her offical website as well. Amazing photographer.

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TO ORDER A SHIRT GO TO THE CUBWORLD STORE AT www.cubworld.cc

Order a Cubworld shirt from the ONLINE STORE also send pics of you in a cub tee to [email protected]
Record Label: SELLABAND www.sellaband.com
Type of Label: None

My Blog

CUBWORLD found in the AMAZON!?

 Today i woke up to find that CUBWORLD can now be found on amazon.com in the US! I’ve been on the amazon in the UK for a while now and have been getting pretty good reviews but it means a l...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:43:00 PST

CDs | Hats | SOLD OUT ONLINE STORE

Wadup y’all. So just droppin in to get you some updates on my merch. At www.cubworld.cc there is a link to my Online Store. Sales have gone pretty good and so far i have been manning the statio...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:54:00 PST

Put YouTube videos on your ipod as Videos AND MP3s...

This is some FYI for ya. I have an awesome ipod (thanks again for it Big Al) and i love loading it with videos and songs. I spend a lot of time on YouTube and i spent enough time to where i just HAD t...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:05:00 PST

Step Lightly::Create Out Loud? What the?

So I chose a rather long title for an album but let me explain for a second what its all about to me. Take it in two. First:: STEP LIGHTLY. This means I'm not here to make crazy noise. I'm not here to...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:30:00 PST

CUBWORLD debut album:FREE DOWNLOADS

Hello friends. My debut lagit album just hit online stores at sellaband.com. 10 tracks and you can get 3 of the tracks for free. Heres how to get the album and also how to get the 3 free tracks. ...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:46:00 PST

THE SAMPLE ALBUM STORE ALBUM

Yo friends and music lovers. I have my original album on sale at itunes and CD baby. Go check out the way the songs started out. You can browse through those songs and if your wallet is having a good ...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Wed, 16 May 2007 06:35:00 PST

293 Call me call me

293 Call me call me. Let me explain the song:293 is the first three digits of the town i grew up in on the north shore of oahu. The town is called LAIE. This was a fun song i did when i was in a regga...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:01:00 PST

Sellaband.com is the coolest thing since sliced bread

Sellaband is genius! I just had to get that out right away. The concept of linking someones future in the hands of the people that buy the albums is one of a kind. Sure you can sit on a street corner ...
Posted by CUBWORLD on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:15:00 PST