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
Juicy
Mr. Vegas Lyrics
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Get on top so you can ride
In and out, ooh ooh's and ahh's
I can make it juicy for you
When you start to roll your eyes
Then your vibes begin to rise
Don't you run, here's your surprise
Splash
You twurkin' that thang
I love them g-strings
It's just a G'-thang
I'm murkin' that thang
I'm twurkin' that thang
Still strokin' that thang
It's just a G'-thang
Can you make it juicy for me
Or I can make it juicy for you
I can make it juicy
You get sweaty for me
Or I can get sweaty for you
Can you make it juicy for me
Baby I can make it juicy
The way I work that coochie
You get sweaty for me
Or I can get sweaty for you
I can make it juicy
These lyrics from Mr. Vegas's song "Juicy" depict a sensual and intimate encounter between two individuals. The lines "Put my head between your thighs, get on top so you can ride" imply a sexual act, with the singer expressing their desire to please their partner. The references to "ooh ooh's and ahh's" indicate the pleasure and satisfaction experienced during the encounter. The phrase "I can make it juicy for you" suggests that the singer is confident in their ability to enhance the excitement and pleasure for their partner.
As the encounter progresses, the lyrics mention the partner's reactions, stating, "When you start to roll your eyes, then your vibes begin to rise." This implies that the partner is becoming increasingly stimulated and aroused. The line "Don't you run, here's your surprise, splash" suggests that the partner should stay and enjoy the climax of the experience.
The following verses highlight the enjoyment and satisfaction derived from the intimate encounter. The references to "twurkin' that thang" and "murkin' that thang" emphasize the pleasure and skill exhibited by both individuals. The repetition of the phrase "It's just a G'-thang" adds a sense of swagger and confidence to the lyrics.
Overall, "Juicy" explores themes of sexual desire, pleasure, and satisfaction in an explicit and provocative manner, celebrating personal gratification and the intimate connection between two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Put my head between your thighs
I want to perform oral sex on you
Get on top so you can ride
I want you to straddle me and have sex
In and out, ooh ooh's and ahh's
We will have passionate and pleasurable sex, moaning in pleasure
I can make it juicy for you
I can make the sexual experience intensely pleasurable for you
When you start to roll your eyes
When you begin to orgasm and lose control
Then your vibes begin to rise
Your sexual energy and arousal increase
Don't you run, here's your surprise
Don't try to escape, I have something unexpected for you
Splash
A reference to ejaculation
You workin' that thang
You are skillfully moving your body to turn me on
You twurkin' that thang
You are provocatively and seductively moving your body to excite me
I love them g-strings
I find lingerie like g-strings very attractive and arousing
It's just a G'-thang
It's just a sexual preference or fetish
I'm murkin' that thang
I am skillfully and passionately engaging in sexual activity with you
I'm twurkin' that thang
I am provocatively and seductively moving my body to please you
Still strokin' that thang
I am still pleasuring you
Can you make it juicy for me
Can you make our sexual experience intensely pleasurable for me?
Or I can make it juicy for you
Or I can make our sexual experience intensely pleasurable for you
Can you make it juicy
Can you make our sexual experience intensely pleasurable?
You get sweaty for me
You become physically heated and perspire due to arousal for me
Or I can get sweaty for you
Or I can become physically heated and perspire due to arousal for you
Baby I can make it juicy
Baby, I can make our sexual experience intensely pleasurable
The way I work that coochie
With my sexual skills and techniques, I can make you feel amazing
You get sweaty for me
You become physically heated and perspire due to arousal for me
Or I can get sweaty for you
Or I can become physically heated and perspire due to arousal for you
I can make it juicy
I can make our sexual experience intensely pleasurable
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keno Johnson
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