Born Clifford Smith in Kingston, Jamaica, he was given the nickname Mr. Vegas by his cousin for the neon pink shorts he wore on the football field; in addition to his athletic skills Mr. Vegas also demonstrated musical talents early on. However an unfortunate dispute over the ownership of a DAT resulted in Vegas being hit in the jaw with an iron pipe; after the assault Vegas' mouth was wired shut so he was forced to create a unique method of vocalizing through his teeth. That style was first heard on "Nike Air", the song that initially positioned Vegas on the dancehall charts. Characterized by uplifting lyrics aimed (especially) at young women, he followed "Nike Air" with another affirming and very appealing tune "Heads High" which reached number one in Jamaica, hit the British Top Ten and found its way onto several urban stations across America.
Vegas' 1997 debut album "Heads High" (Greensleeves Records) further displayed his captivating vocal capabilities on songs like "Jacket", "Sweet Pineapple" and "Everywhere I Go"; it also earned him a British Mobo Award as Best Reggae artist, while establishing his fan base beyond the Jamaican dancehall.
However Vegas demonstrated even greater versatility on his 2001 sophomore release "Damn Right" (Greensleeves) which featured a stronger R&B and hip-hop flavor on the hits "Girls Time" and "She's A Ho", sensitive singing on the roots rocking "Rise" and a sensational duet with Sean Paul "Hot Gal Today".
With his move to the Los Angeles based independent label Delicious Vinyl Vegas released his third CD "Pull Up". The title track was recorded on Scatta Burrell's wildly popular Coolie Dance riddim, entered the Billboard charts and took Vegas' music into previously uncharted territory. Another single from "Pull Up" "Tamale" also did well, particularly in Europe.
Vegas has just completed his fourth and finest CD so far "Constant Spring" which presents an amalgam of styles including reggaeton productions by the red hot duo Luny/Tunes on the tracks "Johnny" and "Papito" and Latin tinged duets with Don Omar ("Pobre Diablo") and El Medico ("Penicilin"). Another scorching combination "Burnin" features soca sensation Kevin Lyttle. Vegas' long time associate Jamaica's Richard "Shams" Browne produced several tracks including "Million Dollar Baby" and "Slow Wine" while veteran dancehall hit makers Steely and Clevie's Sleepy Dog riddim scampers under Vegas' current Jamaican chart topper, the CDs title track "Constant Spring". Another Jamaican hit that is currently finding popularity throughout Europe is Vegas' self-produced, uncharacteristically contemplative "More Love", his emotive singing lamenting Jamaica's upwardly spiraling crime rate but the song's lyrics are applicable to many troubled territories throughout the world:
"I walk these Kingston streets, everyday a bare a beat/I can't get no sleep all I hear is AKs when they speak/ I walk Spanish town all I hear is people get gunned down, when I look around all I see is bodies on the ground. My shadow's afraid to even walk beside me, my shadow's afraid to even walk this city gun dawg and his friend full the morgue in Kingston city/too many guns in town."
"Crime, violence, war, it affects everyone," Vegas says, "and there is nothing in that song that doesn't relate to what is going on everywhere, especially Kingston. We want this album to be versatile so a Latino person a hip hop person, urban kids or all nationalities will listen to it."
Reflecting the ongoing changes within the music industry, Vegas and his manager Leslie Cooney of the Los Angeles based company Addict Management will be taking a very different approach regarding the release of "Constant Spring": they will not be signing to just one label. "We have found that as an independent artist Vegas can better exploit his appeal in every territory without the expectations and limitations of being signed to one label," says Ms. Cooney. "Instead, we will directly supply his fans with music worldwide and will seek licenses with different labels in their respective territories. Whether by an actual record or digital distribution, if there is a demand for Vegas it can now be met without waiting for the record label machinery to spring into action. We are taking matters in our own hands and Vegas is planning his own future."
And for Mr. Vegas the future appears to be shining even brighter than the flashing neon lights that abound in the Nevada city that is his namesake. www.mr-vegas.com
Frontier
Mr. Vegas Lyrics
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seh shi jus love how mi been there
shi run weh di man from dung a goodyear
seh dat him nuh know how fi change di gear
Shi jus want a man pon di frontier
seh shi jus love how mi been there
shi run weh di man from dung a goodyear
Shi nuh want nuh popsicle fi come tickle
tired fi laugh like Heckle and Jeckle
run weh di bwoy if him a obstacle
if him cyaan boil di water inna di kekkle
waan feel di fire like it drop inna pickle
Fudge man a pass and shi waan iceicle
waan mi fi rub it up and dung pon di nipple
waan mi fi do it on di double
cau shi want a man pon di frontier
seh shi jus love how mi been there
shi run weh di man from dung a goodyear
seh dat him nuh know how fi change di gear
Jus want a man pon di frontier
seh shi jus love how mi been there
shi run weh di man from dung a goodyear
bout him waan drive and nuh know fi steer
Him guh kitchen guh nyam me guh in deh fi cook
bwoy a wuk hard and ooman a read book
a feel up him self and she only a look
but mi nah let di fish off a di hook
if yuh nuh do yuh job right yuh nah get again
and shi aguh laugh and tell her friend
Tell off Patsy, Maxine, and Gwen
Seh yuh have a one-a minute problem
But shi want a man pon di frontier
seh shi jus love how mi been there
shi run weh di man from dung a goodyear
seh dat him nuh know how fi change di gear
Jus want a man pon di frontier
seh shi jus love how mi been there
shi run weh di man from dung a goodyear
bout him waan drive and nuh know fi steer
The song "Frontier" by Mr. Vegas talks about how women are attracted to men who are willing to take risks and explore new territories. The lyrics suggest that the men who stay in their comfort zone and lack the ability to adapt to new situations are not desirable to women. The singer uses the metaphor of "frontier" to represent the idea of breaking new boundaries and being courageous.
The repeated phrase "Di woman dem want a man pon di frontier" emphasizes the idea that women are looking for someone who is bold and adventurous. The lyrics also suggest that women are looking for men who can fulfill their desires and satisfy them in ways that their current partners cannot. The line "if him cyaan boil di water inna di kekkle" implies that women want men who are skilled in areas such as cooking and taking care of their needs.
The refrain "Jus want a man pon di frontier, seh shi jus love how mi been there" suggests that the singer himself is the type of man women desire because of his ability to take risks and explore new territories. The song portrays a theme of women being attracted to men who are not afraid to push boundaries and try new things.
Line by Line Meaning
Di woman dem want a man pon di frontier
Women want a real man who is adventurous and unafraid to take risks.
Seh shi jus love how mi been there
She admires the fact that Mr. Vegas is a man who is always seeking adventure and exploring new frontiers.
Shi run weh di man from dung a goodyear
She left her previous partner because he was too boring and predictable.
Seh dat him nuh know how fi change di gear
She left him because he lacks the ability to change or adapt to new situations.
Shi nuh want nuh popsicle fi come tickle
She doesn't want a weak or soft man who is easily manipulated or controlled.
Tired fi laugh like Heckle and Jeckle
She is tired of dealing with men who are only interested in making her laugh and not taking her seriously.
Run weh di bwoy if him a obstacle
If a man is holding her back or preventing her from achieving her goals, she will leave him behind.
If him cyaan boil di water inna di kekkle
If a man can't even cook a simple meal or perform basic household tasks, she will not be interested in him.
Waan feel di fire like it drop inna pickle
She wants to experience intense passion and excitement in her relationships.
Fudge man a pass and shi waan iceicle
She is looking for a man who is cool and collected, not overly emotional or needy.
Waan mi fi rub it up and dung pon di nipple
She wants Mr. Vegas to be physically affectionate and passionate with her.
Waan mi fi do it on di double
She wants Mr. Vegas to be enthusiastic and ready to please her at any moment.
Cau shi want a man pon di frontier
She wants a real man who is adventurous and unafraid to take risks.
Jus want a man pon di frontier
She wants a man who is not afraid to explore new frontiers and take on new challenges.
Bout him waan drive and nuh know fi steer
She left her previous partner because he was ambitious, but lacked the ability to achieve his goals.
Him guh kitchen guh nyam me guh in deh fi cook
She wants a man who is willing to share household tasks and not expect her to do all the cooking and cleaning.
Bwoy a wuk hard and ooman a read book
She is tired of dealing with men who work hard but don't have the intellectual capacity to support her.
A feel up him self and she only a look
She is not interested in men who are overly confident and self-absorbed.
But mi nah let di fish off a di hook
She is determined to find the right man who meets all of her standards and expectations.
if yuh nuh do yuh job right yuh nah get again
She expects her partner to meet her needs and desires, or she will not continue the relationship.
And shi aguh laugh and tell her friend
If a man disappoints her, she will not hesitate to tell her friends about it and move on.
Seh yuh have a one-a minute problem
She expects her partners to be able to please her often and without hesitation.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLIFFORD SMITH, HALDANE BROWNE, WINSTON EDWARD POWELL, CLIFFORD RAY SMITH
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