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
Talk Is Cheap
Mr. Vegas Lyrics
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Ooooh girl i love you anyway yayyyy oh yayyy
People talkin talkin talkin bout us every day
Dem a try hard fi come mash up we life
An dem have so much to say
But were closer today than yesterday
And ill neva leave you i swear
(Ill be there) dem want mi fi lef you but dem na get da wish no
(Ill be there)tell dem fi lou your name dem cyan stop de fame
(Ill be there) ah ya ex man a mix you up .??.
Ill be there
But me gyal just seetdeh it dey nuh you have di whole a dem a fret so dem call out ya name pon di internet
Wah dem a pree wah dem a try say
You nah pick a battle wa dem a dash wey
Dem eyes wide open when ya walk in a model in ya sexy dress (oh yes)
Dem no de goodness that you posses
An dat amagnet
But me cudda in de right place at de right time
Me and you together girl everything fine
Dem a chat we nah pay dem no mind
When we touch road a wonders an sighs
Ill give anthing but ill neva give you up
Neva put you down
Neva leave you lonely
I swear
Talk s cheap so let dem say what they wanna say
Ohhh girl i love you anyway yayy
Ohh yayyy
In Mr. Vegas's song Talk is Cheap, the singer is addressing the rumors and gossip that surround him and his partner. He acknowledges that people are always talking about their relationship, but he loves her regardless. He assures her that they are closer than ever and he will never leave her. He acknowledges that others try to interfere and disrupt their relationship, but he pledges to be there for her no matter what.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be providing words of encouragement and reassurance for his partner in the face of so much scrutiny. He encourages her not to pay attention to what others are saying and to focus on their love for each other. He recognizes that they have something special and valuable, even if others cannot see it.
Meanwhile, the chorus of the song reinforces the idea that talk is cheap and that people will always have something to say. Despite this, the singer reiterates his love and commitment to his partner throughout the song, emphasizing the strength of their relationship.
Overall, Mr. Vegas's Talk is Cheap is a song about the challenges of maintaining a relationship in the face of public scrutiny and criticism. It encourages listeners to focus on what truly matters in their relationships, rather than getting caught up in what others have to say.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk is cheap so let dem say what dey wanna say
Don't worry about what others say or think, their words have no value.
Ooooh girl i love you anyway yayyyy oh yayyy
I will love you no matter what, I am committed to you.
People talkin talkin talkin bout us every day
People are constantly gossiping about us.
Dem a try hard fi come mash up we life
They are trying their best to destroy our relationship.
An dem have so much to say
They have a lot to say about us.
But were closer today than yesterday
Our love grows stronger every day.
And ill neva leave you i swear
I will never leave you, I am committed to our relationship.
(Ill be there)dem a use dem lip a try mash up di relationship
They are using their words to try and destroy our relationship.
(Ill be there)dem want mi fi lef you but dem na get da wish no
They want me to leave you but they won't get their wish.
(Ill be there)tell dem fi lou your name dem cyan stop de fame
They can't stop your fame, tell them to say your name out loud.
(Ill be there) ah ya ex man a mix you up .??.
Your ex is trying to confuse you, but I will always be there for you.
But me gyal just seetdeh it dey nuh you have di whole a dem a fret so dem call out ya name pon di internet
You have them all worried, they are even mentioning you on the internet.
Wah dem a pree wah dem a try say
They are talking nonsense.
You nah pick a battle wa dem a dash wey
You won't bother fighting back against their negativity.
Dem eyes wide open when ya walk in a model in ya sexy dress (oh yes)
They can't help but stare when you walk in wearing your beautiful and sexy dress.
Dem no de goodness that you posses An dat amagnet
They don't know the good qualities that you have, and that is why they are not good enough for you.
But me cudda in de right place at de right time Me and you together girl everything fine
I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time to meet you, and everything is great when we are together.
Dem a chat we nah pay dem no mind
We don't pay any attention to what they say about us.
When we touch road a wonders an sighs
When we are out and about, people wonder and stare at us.
Ill give anthing but ill neva give you up Neva put you down Neva leave you lonely I swear
I will give you everything, and never give up on you, let you down, or leave you alone. I promise.
Talk s cheap so let dem say what they wanna say Ohhh girl i love you anyway yayy Ohh yayyy
Once again, don't worry about their words, I love you no matter what.
Writer(s): Linton Timajae White, Clifford Ray Smith, Dianne Natalia Stewart
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@princessah6600
Talk is cheap, so let dem say what they wanna say
Oh, oh, oh
Girl, I love you anyway, yeah
Oh, yeah eh, yeah eh
People talking, talking, talking 'bout us every day
Dem a try hard fi come mash up we life
And they have so much to say
But we're closer today than yesterday
And I'll never leave you, I swear
(I'll be there) Dem a use dem lip a try mash up the relationship
(I'll be there) Dem want me fi lef' you, but dem nah get da wish no
(I'll be there) Tell dem fi lowe your name, dem cyaan stop your fame
(I'll be there) All yah ex-man a mix you up inna him dirty game
But me gyal just
Seet it deh it they no you have the whole a dem a fret
So dem call out ya name 'pon the internet
Wha' dem a pree, wha' dem a chat say
You nah pick a battle wha' dem a dash weh
Dem eyes wide open when you walk in
A model inna your sexy dress (oh yes)
Dem no the goodness that you posses
And that a magnet
People talking, talking, talking 'bout us every day
Dem a try hard fi come mash up we life
And they have so much to say
But we're closer today than yesterday
And I'll never leave you, I swear
(I'll be there) Dem a use dem lip a try mash up the relationship
(I'll be there) Dem want me fi lef' you, but dem nah get da wish no
(I'll be there) Tell dem fi lowe your name, dem cyaan stop your fame
(I'll be there) All yah ex-man a mix you up inna him dirty game
But me could a in the right place at the right time
Me and you together girl, everything fine
Dem a chat, we nah pay dem no mind
When we touch road a wonders an' sighs
I'll give anything, but I'll never give you up
Never put you down, never leave you lonely
I swear
People talking, talking, talking 'bout us every day
Dem a try hard fi come mash up we life
And they have so much to say
But we're closer today than yesterday
And I'll never leave you, I swear
(I'll be there) Dem a use dem lip a try mash up the relationship
(I'll be there) Dem want me fi lef' you, but dem nah get da wish no
(I'll be there) Tell dem fi lowe your name, dem cyaan stop your fame
(I'll be there) All yah ex-man a mix you up inna him dirty game
Talk is cheap, so let dem say what they wanna say
Oh, oh, oh
Girl, I love you anyway, yeah
Oh, yeah eh, yeah eh
People talking, talking, talking 'bout us every day
Dem a try hard fi come mash up we life
And they have so much to say
But we're closer today than yesterday
And I'll never leave you, I swear
(I'll be there) Dem a use dem lip a try mash up the relationship
(I'll be there) Dem want me fi lef' you, but dem nah get da wish no
(I'll be there) Tell dem fi lowe your name, dem cyaan stop your fame...
@ropateqionitoga5860
It's 2023 already and I'm still vibing to this song. This song brings back memories from the past
@MalikaQueen29
Me listening to this🎉🎉🎉
@aneshram2925
Me too
@user-ub4mk6pz8z
2024. This song is special
@zionboydj679
2024 and still a hit
@nessapage5265
Yes 🙌🏼
@user-pr7yi8qq2v
Still dope on 2024
@gustaphhoveka4822
If you know you know, still here 2023 since high school now im 34
@mereanisokula2848
Right here 🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥🎧
@kevinkihato4876
Whaaaaaattttt.. Why am I hearing this NOW??????? Where have I been for the last 10 years.. This song is deeeeeeeeeepppppp