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
Where I Wanna Be
Mr. Vegas Lyrics
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Baby let me freak you right
Freak you all day and night
I just wanna freak you right
I wanna be ya freak tonight
Baby let me freak you right
Freak you all day and night
I just wanna freak you right
Lay you on the bed baby just let me please you
I don't wanna tease you
Give you everything that you want and you need too
And before I slide inside
Kissing real softly all on your inner thigh
I'm the type of guy
Go a little lower for a taste of apple pie
Now it's time for me To slide
All up in them gutz having you reaching for the sky
Reaching for the sky
Give you what you want what ya need
Baby I just wanna be yo freak
I wanna be ya freak tonight
Baby let me freak you right
Freak you all day and night
I just wanna freak you right
I wanna be ya freak tonight
Baby let me freak you right
Freak you all day and night
I just wanna freak you right
The lyrics of Mr. Vegas' song "Where I Wanna Be" are very explicit and raw, describing his desire to be intimate with a woman. He uses the word "freak" repeatedly, to suggest that he wants to indulge in sexual pleasure and satisfy the woman's every need. He is highly suggestive with lines like "Lay you on the bed baby just let me please you, Give you everything that you want and need too" and "All up in them gutz having you reaching for the sky." The use of these sexual metaphors makes it clear that Mr. Vegas's focus is solely on fulfilling the woman's desires and taking her to the height of pleasure.
The song is about lust and sexual desires, and how Mr. Vegas craves to be intimate with the woman he desires. He wants to be her perfect sexual partner, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make her feel good, even if it means going down on her. He shows eagerness to please and repeatedly emphasizes "I just wanna freak you right". Overall, the song is a celebration of sexual exploration and desires between two consenting adults.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be ya freak tonight
The singer desires to engage in sexual activity with the listener tonight.
Baby let me freak you right
The singer is asking the listener to allow him to please her body during sexual activity.
Freak you all day and night
The singer wants to engage in sexual activity with the listener all day and night.
I just wanna freak you right
The artist just wants to please the listener sexually and do it the right way.
Let me freak you
The artist is asking the listener to allow him to please her sexually.
Lay you on the bed baby just let me please you
The singer wants to have the listener lie down on the bed while he pleases her sexually.
I don't wanna tease you
The singer doesn't want to play games or tease the listener, but instead wants to satisfy her sexually.
Give you everything that you want and you need too
The artist wants to provide everything the listener wants and needs in their sexual encounter.
And before I slide inside
The artist is referring to engaging in sexual penetration with the listener.
Kissing real softly all on your inner thigh
The artist plans to kiss the listener softly on her inner thigh during the sexual encounter.
I'm the type of guy
The singer is describing himself as a certain type of man.
Go a little lower for a taste of apple pie
The artist is referencing performing oral sex on the listener.
Now it's time for me To slide
The singer is ready to engage in sexual activity with the listener.
All up in them gutz having you reaching for the sky
The singer wants to engage in sexual penetration and pleasure the listener to the point where she feels euphoric and reaches orgasm.
Reaching for the sky
The listener will reach orgasm and experience intense pleasure during their sexual encounter.
Give you what you want what ya need
The artist wants to provide the listener with everything she wants and needs during their sexual encounter.
Baby I just wanna be yo freak
The artist wants to exclusively engage in sexual activity with the listener and please her sexually.
I wanna be ya freak tonight
The singer desires to engage in sexual activity with the listener tonight.
Baby let me freak you right
The singer is asking the listener to allow him to please her body during sexual activity.
Freak you all day and night
The artist wants to engage in sexual activity with the listener all day and night.
I just wanna freak you right
The artist just wants to please the listener sexually and do it the right way.
I wanna be ya freak tonight
The artist desires to engage in sexual activity with the listener tonight.
Baby let me freak you right
The singer is asking the listener to allow him to please her body during sexual activity.
Freak you all day and night
The artist wants to engage in sexual activity with the listener all day and night.
I just wanna freak you right
The singer just wants to please the listener sexually and do it the right way.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Adrain Wheeler
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