Born Sheldon Lawrence in1981, he is the second of four children for his mother a teacher and his father an ex-soldier. His close-knit family instilled in him his morals and values and from his friends he gained street knowledge. He attended Mona Heights Primary then moved on to Meadowbrook High School where his love for music began.
After watching a tape of Sting 1993 with the infamous clash between Beenie Man and his icon Bounty Killer his mind was set on becoming a deejay.
When he returned to school after that Christmas break he began re-enacting the clash for schoolmates and friends who immediately recognised his talent. Soon after he began writing his own lyrics and formed the J.A.G 1 (Jah A Guide) crew with friends. Jag 1 or J.O.P. (Jag One Productions) were often referred to when performing at school concerts and fetes.
A few years after leaving high school, Aidonia met Mr. G (then known as Goofy) and shortly after recorded his first single Many a Dem in October 2003. Shortly after he began working with Rod Pinnock of Orizen Entertainment. In early 2004, he became a popular performer at a weekly event called Battle Thursdays where he got some recognition and also had an opportunity to work on his performance skills.
Aidonia credits Mr. Pinnock for introducing him to the business aspect of the music industry by giving him the Business of Music book to read. This taught him that for an artiste, music is not only about recording and performing, but that the business aspect is also very important.
In the latter part of 2004 Aidonia was approached by Cordell 'Skatta' Burrell who invited him to record at his studio. He later became associated with Gangbang Entertainment and throughout this period worked with Skatta and other producers. Several popular songs such as Prayer, Inna Di Ghetto, Eagle, and his chart making hit Lolly were recorded.
More recent singles include Chickenhead on the Galore riddim, Bookam on the Billbak riddim, Reload on the Redbull & Guinness riddim and Kingfish and Unknown Assailant on the Stick-Up riddim. Aidonia fulfilled one of his goals of working with Bounty Killer when he recorded Sen Fi Dem. He has been making a number of appearances with Killer since that time. One of his current singles Ooku has been pulled from the airwaves pending investigation by the Broadcasting Commission
Aidonia has performed throughout the island at popular shows at UWI and UTech, Chancellor Hall's Spectrum, Eclipse Pool Party, Lady Saw's Birthday Bash, Champions In Action, Spring Break in Negril, Fully Loaded, ATI 2006 and Sting 2K5 to name a few. Though a newcomer, he was a confirmed act at Reggae Sunsplash and Sumfest that both took place this summer.
There are no limitations on where he plans to take his career. Aidonia plans to develop himself as an artiste and keep putting in hard work in order to reap the benefits. He would like to work with producers such as Dave Kelly, Steelie & Clevie and Sly & Robbie and other dancehall artistes such as Shabba Ranks, Sizzla, Baby Cham, Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton, In the next five years he hopes to produce an internationally acclaimed album.
"I want to take dancehall music to the level that Bob Marley took reggae," says Aidonia.
BAD PEOPLE
Aidonia Lyrics
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None smile,Nah laugh
Yo bad people deh ya move move move
Some bwoy have di tuffest set a talk
But a coward dem
So
Gangsta nah par wid soft talk
So bwoy nah mi nuh dark mark
And a gwaan like dem a dark heart
Dem talk for wi see chance
Fi di??? di soft
Hard ears as to dem jaw part
Ears ring like car po po
Wi nuh parrin' no informer no no no no noo
Wi nuh run from siren woooa wooaah wahh wahhh wahh wahh
If gangsta drop a jail nuh tek nuh talk from no warda
Real gangstas skallawah
Leff people a hollaaa
So when we touch di street
When we touch di street
Have it and we tuck it neat people nuh fi see it
Real bad people a walk
A just real bad people a par
When we touch di street
When we touch di street
Have it and we tuck it neat people nuh fi see it
Real bad people a walk
Tell dem real bad people a par
Bad people mi parrin
Mi nuh parrin man weh dem a weak
Parrin' man weh nuh play with people,???
Anyweh di phone deh mi cuff it
Nuh run let mi fren like athlete
Nah dweet
Cah mi no born like Usain Bolt with no fast feet
Yeah 7.6 too thin dem sharp like shock it
When yuh hear man a talk bout ting a beat and a belt nor pickney mi start beat
Rapid up dem aks it
Do nuh chat nice unno talk speed
All way shub out wid supm mi nuh plan fi run like nuh car thief
So when we touch di street
When we touch di street
Have it and we tuck it neat people nuh fi see it
Real bad people a walk
A just real bad people a par
When we touch di street
When we touch di street
Have it and we tuck it neat people nuh fi see it
Real bad people a walk
Real bad people a par
Some bwoy have di tuffest set a talk,di tuffest set, di tuffest set a talk
Some bwoy have di tuffest set a talk
But a coward dem
So
The lyrics of Aidonia's song "Bad People" describe the mentality and behavior of those who are considered "bad people." From the first line, "Lord evil," it's clear that the song is about individuals who are ruthless and have no qualms about doing immoral or illegal things. The chorus repeats the phrase "real bad people a walk" emphasizing the presence of these individuals in society.
Aidonia goes on to call out those who talk tough but are really cowards. He says "gangsta nah par wid soft talk" meaning that real gangsters don't waste time talking and instead let their actions speak for themselves. He also mentions how some individuals may act as if they have "dark hearts" when in reality they are just pretending to be tough because they see an opportunity to engage in illegal activities.
The song reinforces the idea that these individuals stay prepared and alert, always keeping their weapons hidden and ready to use at a moment's notice. This is emphasized in the repeated phrase "have it and we tuck it neat people nuh fi see it" in the chorus.
Overall, "Bad People" is a song about the lifestyle and mentality of those who engage in illegal activities and have no fear of the consequences. Aidonia's lyrics paint a picture of a dangerous world where individuals need to be prepared and alert at all times.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord evil
This is a way of acknowledging that there are evil people in the world.
None smile,Nah laugh
Bad people don't smile or laugh, they are always serious and intense.
Yo bad people deh ya move move move
These lyrics imply that bad people are always active and moving around.
Some bwoy have di tuffest set a talk
But a coward dem
Some people talk tough but are actually cowards when it comes to action.
Gangsta nah par wid soft talk
A bwoy weh love talk talk
Gangsters don't tolerate soft talk, they see it as a sign of weakness.
So bwoy nah mi nuh dark mark
And a gwaan like dem a dark heart
This is a way of calling out people who pretend to be tough but are actually hiding fear.
Dem talk for wi see chance
Fi di??? di soft
Hard ears as to dem jaw part
Ears ring like car po po
These lyrics mean that people who talk too much are waiting for an opportunity to take advantage of others, but gangsters ignore them and their words fall on deaf ears.
Wi nuh parrin' no informer no no no no noo
Wi nuh run from siren woooa wooaah wahh wahhh wahh wahh
Bad people don't associate with informants and don't run from the police.
If gangsta drop a jail nuh tek nuh talk from no warda
Real gangstas skallawah
If a gangster goes to jail, they don't listen to the guards and remain true to their gangster lifestyle.
Leff people a hollaaa
This is a way of saying that bad people don't care about other people's problems or complaints, they only care about their own goals and desires.
Bad people mi parrin
Mi nuh parrin man weh dem a weak
Parrin' man weh nuh play with people,???
Anyweh di phone deh mi cuff it
Nuh run let mi fren like athlete
Nah dweet
Cah mi no born like Usain Bolt with no fast feet
These lyrics mean that bad people only associate with others who are strong and trustworthy. They are cautious about protecting their phone and won't let their friends down. This is because they know they are not as naturally talented or fast as someone like Usain Bolt.
Yeah 7.6 too thin dem sharp like shock it
When yuh hear man a talk bout ting a beat and a belt nor pickney mi start beat
Rapid up dem aks it
Do nuh chat nice unno talk speed
All way shub out wid supm mi nuh plan fi run like nuh car thief
These lyrics mean that bad people are quick to react and don't hesitate when someone challenges them. They don't waste time talking nicely, they go straight to talking with force. They also don't plan on running away like a car thief, they stand their ground.
Real bad people a walk
Tell dem real bad people a par
This is a way of saying that there are real bad people on the street and they are always together.
Writer(s): Stephen Mcgregor, Ricardo Sheldon
Contributed by Sebastian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@applecandyfolks7979
2021 still a listen aidonia
@caljs
2020 and this still a run
@andersonpyaban8042
if gangsta drop ah jail nuh take no talk from no warder....
@smilesspaztic
i jus remember dis tune hay yuh! big up Aidonia!!!
@stonebrownalien
beenie a mek tune before sum a dem yute yah born enuh....and is still makin songs, keep unuh self quiet...love this tune by donia especially the chorus.
@jermainegray9688
It's true
@odanestephenson8493
2019 wen we touch e street
@princemasvingise4980
Yeeeh mann ina 2020 we go touch di streets to di fullest..
@WillyRanks01
when we touch the street have it n tuck it neat. Madd. JOP always!!!!!!!!
@sMxD720
Bad ppl move move move! LYRICS PLEASE!