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
She's A Ho
Mr. Vegas Lyrics
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Then we know she's a hoe
If she a clean up di whola di neighborhood
Then we know she's a hoe
If she a walk and a sell from hotel to hotel
We know she's a hoe
If she a one night stand tek everybody man
Man a nutten dat caw wi dun know
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
Caan hide again cause everybody know
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
Swear seh mi spat har pon di Jerry Springer show
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
All a di youth inna di street know
Whey she do, boast bout how she get slim and trim
Loose twenty pound and naw go a gym
Legs easy fi open like clothes pin
Sleep wid bum, him dead and dem know wha kill him
Gal from youh know yuh nuh shooty shooty
An yuhknow seh yuh a nuh goupy
All rudies out deh do not be silly an put a rubber pan yuh willy
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
Caan hide again cause everybody know
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
Swear seh mi spat har pon di Jerry Springer show
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
All a di youth inna di street know
Whey she do
Gwaan like she hot like she a earth angel
Know something whey dem a do yuh head swell
Man a line up a dem gate car dem a sell
The way dem a move trust me you coulda tell
Run through the mob dem and di cartel
Hear seh she sleep wid Bobby Castell
Di gal a rev out skettel worse Jezebel
How much man drown inna di well
Well if a gal tek whey har mumma husband
Then we know she's a hoe
If a gal sleep wid har best fren man
Then di whola wi know she's a hoe
Well if a gal easy fi pluck every man come wuk
Then we know she's a hoe
Nuff a dem run outta luck end up wid stomach
An now di man naah mine di gut
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
Caan hide again cause everybody know
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
Swear seh mi spat har pon di Jerry Springer show
She's a hoe
She's a hoe
All a di youth inna di street know
The lyrics of Mr. Vegas's song She's A Ho express a clear message about promiscuity and sexual behavior of women. The song suggests that if a woman engages in sexual activities with multiple men in one night, cleans up the whole neighborhood through her sexual escapades, or walks from hotel to hotel to sell herself, then she is a "hoe." Additionally, the song highlights the loose morals and promiscuous nature of women who boast about losing weight and getting in shape, have easily accessible legs, and sleep around with random men, even those who are potentially dangerous or from criminal organizations.
The song also mentions the consequences of such behaviors, including unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections, and emotional trauma. The chorus repeats the phrase "She's a ho" several times, emphasizing the judgment and stigma that women who engage in promiscuous behaviors face. The song concludes with a list of actions that could easily label a woman as a hoe, such as sleeping with a friend's man or a family member's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Well if a galatek two man inna one night
If a woman has sex with two men in one night, then she is considered promiscuous and disrespectful of her body.
Then we know she's a hoe
This behavior is indicative of someone who is a sex worker or generally unfaithful to their partners.
If she a clean up di whola di neighborhood
A woman who has slept with multiple people in one community is likely seen as a promiscuous person.
Then we know she's a hoe
This label is often given to people who are sexually active and don't conform to societal norms of monogamy and abstinence.
If she a walk and a sell from hotel to hotel
This line is a reference to prostitutes who work in the sex industry by soliciting clients at hotels.
We know she's a hoe
This term is used to describe women who engage in sex work, and it's often used in a derogatory manner.
If she a one night stand tek everybody man
A woman who has sex with multiple partners with zero emotional connection or commitment is labeled as a promiscuous person.
Man a nutten dat caw wi dun know
This line implies that the negative opinions towards promiscuous women are often based on ignorance and gossip, rather than actual facts.
She's a hoe
This is the repeated chorus throughout the song, and it refers to the woman who has been labeled promiscuous by others.
Caan hide again cause everybody know
The chorus advances the idea that people who are promiscuous cannot conceal their reputation and will be shamed by others.
Swear seh mi spat har pon di Jerry Springer show
This line refers to Mr. Vegas's intention to publicly shame the woman on a popular talk show, Jerry Springer.
All a di youth inna di street know
Everybody knows about the woman's promiscuity, and even the younger generation is aware of her reputation.
Whey she do, boast bout how she get slim and trim
This line suggests that the woman is proud of her body and sexual prowess, and she likes to brag about her ability to attract men.
Loose twenty pound and naw go a gym
The woman in the song may have lost weight, but Mr. Vegas suggests that she hasn't done it by healthy means or through exercise and dieting.
Legs easy fi open like clothes pin
This line suggests that the woman is easy to seduce and is willing to engage in sexual activity without much persuasion.
Sleep wid bum, him dead and dem know wha kill him
The man the woman sleeps with often is lured in by her promiscuity, but he is blamed for his own actions, according to the lyrics.
Gal from youh know yuh nuh shooty shooty
This line suggests that women should be reserved and not engage in sexual behavior excessively and indiscriminately.
An yuhknow seh yuh a nuh goupy
Mr. Vegas encourages women to be more selective about their partners and to not engage in sexual activity too quickly or too often.
All rudies out deh do not be silly an put a rubber pan yuh willy
The lyrics suggest that even if someone chooses to engage in sexual activity, they should be safe and use contraceptives to prevent pregnancy or STIs.
Whey she do, gwaan like she hot like she a earth angel
The woman in this line is portrayed as someone who may be confident and attractive but has behavioral issues that undermine her character and reputation.
Know something whey dem a do yuh head swell
The actions the woman engages in may be advantageous or profitable for her, but they warp her self-perception and create tensions with others.
Man a line up a dem gate car dem a sell
The lyrics imply that the woman may engage in sex work, as men figuratively line up to engage in sexual activity with her.
The way dem a move trust me you coulda tell
The actions and body language of the woman described in the lyrics suggests that she is promiscuous, and people can tell what she's about just by the way she acts.
Run through the mob dem and di cartel
The woman may be using her sexuality to gain power or connections with dangerous people or organizations, as implied by this line.
Hear seh she sleep wid Bobby Castell
This line suggests that the woman may have slept with someone who is famous, influential or wealthy to gain some sort of advantage or status.
Di gal a rev out skettel worse Jezebel
The lyrics describe the woman in question as engaging in sexual activity excessively, indiscriminately, and destructively.
How much man drown inna di well
This line implies that the promiscuous woman described in the song may have caused a lot of men to suffer or made decisions that put their well-being in jeopardy.
Well if a gal tek whey har mumma husband
This line implies that the promiscuous woman described in the song may not stop at just sleeping with strangers but perhaps is willing to cross the line to engage in sexual relationships with people closer to her.
If a gal sleep wid har best fren man
The song suggests that the woman is willing to betray those closest to her and lacks a moral compass when it comes to sexual relationships.
Then di whola wi know she's a hoe
The lyrics suggest that promiscuous behavior is a sure-fire way to get labeled negatively by others, even if it's not true.
Well if a gal easy fi pluck every man come wuk
The song suggests that the woman is willing to have sex with anyone who approaches her, regardless of their motivations or character.
Then we know she's a hoe
This line reinforces the idea that promiscuous behavior is unacceptable and will result in the person being labeled negatively.
Nuff a dem run outta luck end up wid stomach
The lyrics suggest that some women who engage in promiscuous behavior suffer the consequences of unwanted pregnancies, which disrupt their lives.
An now di man naah mine di gut
This line implies that the woman who is now pregnant and not sure who the baby's father is receives no support from any of the men she slept with, leaving her in a difficult position.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLIFFORD RAY SMITH, WYCLIFFE JOHNSON, CLEVELAND BROWNE
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Manphilip
brilliant lyrics, masterpiece
7sson-Hasson ハッソーン-حسون
alive ?
Ultimate Media TT
This is one of the best riddims i've ever heard.
Terrence Sutton
+Stephen Dalchan lol this is funny
Simon Kaniu
whats the name of the riddim called
rasclaat
@Simon Kaniu Crash riddim
rachael gracy
I play this on blast for my neighbor 😂😂😂
Shaireen Lata
Same here
270279micha
still love this song to the max
DJB - ENT
2019 and this still bangs...