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
Popito
Mr. Vegas Lyrics
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She's ah she's ah she's ah she's ah
She's a tamale drunk on corvsier
She wanna party after the party
She wanna private dance with somebody
Cause her body gotta a mind of its own own oh oh oh own
Nah nah nah nah na na nanna nana na
Just the way how she move her body
You can tell that shes a tamale
Hips moving like a farrrari
You can tell that shes a tamale
As soon as she walked thru the door aha aha
And back her thing up on the floor aha aha
Its getting hot it's a bout to blow
Tell the firetruck to bring the hose
Showing off her belly skin
Looking sexy with naval ring
She don't care whos hating
She ain't faking shes just doing her thing own own oh oh oh own
She ain't faking shes just doing her thing own own oh oh oh own
Nah nah nah nah na na nanna nana na
Nah nah nah nah na na nanna nana na
Just the way how she move her body
You can tell that shes a tamale
Hips moving like a farrrari
You can tell that shes a tamale
Shes got man gazing
Cause shes so hot shes blazin'
It is so crazy
But this girl amaze me
Shes such a lady
Skin like a new born baby
Scent like a garden daisy
Pum pum fat like the lips of missy own oh oh oh own
Pum pum fat like the lips of missy own oh oh oh own
Nah nah nah nah na na nanna nana na
Nah nah nah nah na na nanna nana na
Just the way how she move her body
You can tell that shes a tamale
Hips moving like a farrrari
You can tell that shes a tamale
She's a tamale drunk on corvsier
She wanna party after the party
She wanna private dance with somebody
Cause her body gotta a mind of its own own oh oh oh own
Nah nah nah nah na na nanna nana na
Nah nah nah nah na na nanna nana na
Just the way how she move her body
You can tell that shes a tamale
Hips moving like a farrrari
You can tell that shes a tamale
She's a tamale drunk on corvsier
She wanna party after the party
She wanna private dance with somebody
Cause her body gotta a mind of its own own oh oh oh own
The lyrics to Mr. Vegas's song "Popito" are about a woman who exudes sexuality and confidence, which is evident from the moment she walks in the door. She is a tamale, meaning she is spicy, hot, and irresistible. She is intoxicated on Corvsier, which is a type of cognac, and ready to party all night long, even after the party has ended. She is looking for someone to dance with and to show off her body, which seems to have a mind of its own.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this woman is not ashamed of her body or how she moves it. She wants to have fun and show off her sexy belly skin and naval ring. She is unapologetically herself and doesn't care who is watching or what they might think of her.
The song overall feels like a celebration of femininity, confidence, and sexuality, with the woman in the lyrics embodying all of these qualities. The repetition of the phrase "just the way how she move her body" further emphasizes the importance of her physical presence and how it commands attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Ketch this ketch dah one yah pon yu musical disk just ketch this
Listen carefully and pay attention to this song on your music player
She's ah she's ah she's ah she's ah
She is a beautiful and attractive woman
She's a tamale drunk on corvsier
She is a gorgeous and flirty woman who is drunk on expensive alcohol
She wanna party after the party
She wants to keep the fun and excitement going after the main event
She wanna private dance with somebody
She desires to have an intimate dance with somebody
Cause her body gotta a mind of its own own oh oh oh own
Because she feels compelled to dance due to her attractive physical appearance
Just the way how she move her body
Her dancing movements are extremely alluring and captivating
You can tell that shes a tamale
It is obvious that she is a desirable and irresistible woman
Hips moving like a farrrari
Her hips sway and move in a way that is fast and impressive
As soon as she walked thru the door aha aha
From the moment she arrives, she is noticed and highly regarded
And back her thing up on the floor aha aha
She dances and moves her body in an alluring way that catches everyone's attention
Its getting hot it's a bout to blow
The atmosphere is becoming more intense and exciting
Tell the firetruck to bring the hose
This is an exaggerated way of saying that things are heating up and becoming more passionate
Showing off her belly skin
She is dressing and accessorizing in a way that highlights her attractive body features
Looking sexy with naval ring
Her naval ring makes her look even more alluring and intriguing
She don't care whos hating
She pays no attention to those who may have negative opinions about her
She ain't faking shes just doing her thing own own oh oh oh own
She is not pretending or trying to be something she is not and is enjoying herself
Shes got man gazing
She has caught the attention and admiration of many men
Cause shes so hot shes blazin'
She is considered very attractive and is causing excitement and adoration
But this girl amaze me
She is a fascinating and impressive woman
Shes such a lady
She is a graceful and refined woman
Skin like a new born baby
Her skin is smooth and flawless
Scent like a garden daisy
She smells very pleasant and refreshing
Pum pum fat like the lips of missy own oh oh oh own
This is a vulgar way of saying that her buttocks are large and attractive
Contributed by Vivian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.