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.
Caribbean Girl
Aidonia Lyrics
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Di gyal dem a Barbados, Trinidad girls, Antiga, Grenada
Ahhh, Jamaician gyal dem!
Aye gyal back up yuh bumpa
Whine up ya body fi mi
Back up yuh bumpa
Tik it and tok it and drop it
Ahhh giirrllll
Back it up pon di dick
Yuh body full a grip
Gyal whine up pon di buddy
Bubble pon mi cocky tip
Di set up ah yuh neck in di bed ah mek it crick
Mi love it when yuh sit pon di cocky
Den yuh split
Position weh di back with di toe dem yuh ah tip
Squeeze up yuh best an wet up yuh sittin quick
Gyal yuh body fat up
Weh yuh cocky up how yuh tip
Pose and mek me tek a pic and be a nick
Whine pon di cocky an turn
Whine up yuh body confirm
Gyal yuh body clean
Yuh body nuh full ah germs
Yeah I love my caribbean girl
Yeah I love my caribbean girl
Bend yuh back touch yuh toe dat ah six thirty
Gyal yuh know yuh sexy yuh hips curvy
Gyal inna mi house no bada disturb me
U know yuh full ah di grip girlie
U know fi bubble, go dung and u tek it up
And den u drop it pon di grung all when it dirty
Girl di body weh yuh keep sturdy
Hot it up back it up fi mi drop it ad jack it up and...
Whine up yuh body an turn
Whine up yuh body confirm
Gyal yuh body clean
Yuh body nuh full ah germs
Yeah I love my caribbean girl
Yeah I love my caribbean girl
Back it up pon di dick
Yuh body full a grip
Gyal whine up pon di buddy
Bubble pon mi cocky tip
Di set up ah yuh neck in di bed ah mek it crick
Mi love it when yuh sit pon di cocky
Den yuh split
Position weh di back with di toe dem yuh ah tip
Squeeze up yuh breast an wet up yuh sittin quick
Gyal yuh body fat up
Weh yuh cocky up how yuh tip
Pose and mek me tek a pic and be a nick
Whine pon di cocky an turn
Whine up yuh body confirm
Gyal yuh body clean
Yuh body nuh full ah germs
Yeah I love my caribbean girl
Yeah I love my caribbean girl
Aye gyal back up yuh bumpa
Whine up ya body fi mi
Back up yuh bumpa
Tik it and tok it and drop it
Back up yuh bumpa
Ahhh giirrllll
The lyrics of Aidonia's song "Caribbean Girls" are all about the artist's love for women from various Caribbean islands. He calls out specific countries such as Barbados, Trinidad and Grenada, but makes sure to make it clear that he loves Jamaican girls most of all. The song is largely about dancing and sexuality, with Aidonia commanding the women he addresses to "back up yuh bumpa" and "whine up ya body fi mi." He talks about different sexual positions and praises the beauty and cleanliness of Caribbean women.
Throughout the song, there is a strong focus on physicality and sexual gratification. From talking about the grip of a woman's body to making derogatory references about germs, the lyrics of "Caribbean Girls" are rife with objectification. Though the song is catchy and upbeat, giving off a party atmosphere, it is important to note the ways in which it can contribute to damaging attitudes towards women.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye justice
Hey, pay attention
Di gyal dem a Barbados, Trinidad girls, Antiga, Grenada
The girls are from various Caribbean islands like Barbados, Trinidad, Antiga, and Grenada
Ahhh, Jamaican gyal dem!
Ah, the Jamaican girls!
Aye gyal back up yuh bumpa
Hey girl, move your rear end back
Whine up ya body fi mi
Move your body in a suggestive manner for me
Tik it and tok it and drop it
Move your body sensually and drop it low
Back it up pon di dick
Move your hips back and forth on my genitals
Yuh body full a grip
Your body is tightly gripping me
Gyal whine up pon di buddy
Girl, move your body sensually on my penis
Bubble pon mi cocky tip
Move your hips while on my penis, causing it to vibrate
Di set up ah yuh neck in di bed ah mek it crick
The position of your neck while in bed with me is causing it to crack
Mi love it when yuh sit pon di cocky, den yuh split
I enjoy it when you sit on my penis and then spread your legs
Position weh di back with di toe dem yuh ah tip
The position where you are on your back and balancing on your toes
Squeeze up yuh best an wet up yuh sittin quick
Squeeze your breasts and make yourself wet to get aroused quickly
Gyal yuh body fat up, weh yuh cocky up how yuh tip
Your body is thick and curvy, making it easy for me to feel your sensitivity
Pose and mek me tek a pic and be a nick
Pose for a picture, and let me nickname you
Whine pon di cocky an turn
Move your waist suggestively and turn around while on my penis
Gyal yuh body clean
Your body is clean and hygienic
Yuh body nuh full ah germs
Your body is not full of germs
Bend yuh back touch yuh toe dat ah six thirty
Bend your back and touch your toes at a 45-degree angle
Gyal yuh know yuh sexy yuh hips curvy
You know you are sexy and have curvy hips
Gyal inna mi house no bada disturb me
Girl, once you are in my house, do not disturb me
U know yuh full ah di grip girlie
You know you have a firm grip, girl
U know fi bubble, go dung and u tek it up
You know how to move your body sensually and drop it low
And den u drop it pon di grung all when it dirty
And then you drop it on the ground even when it's dirty
Girl di body weh yuh keep sturdy
Girl, your body is tough and sturdy
Hot it up back it up fi mi drop it ad jack it up and...
Get hot, move your body suggestively for me, drop it, jack it up, and...
Whine up yuh body confirm
Move your body confirmingly in a suggestive manner
Gyal yuh body clean
Your body is clean and hygienic
Yuh body nuh full ah germs
Your body is not full of germs
Ahhh giirrllll
Oh, girl
Contributed by Alexandra E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jacindabrusco5884
<3 proud to be a Caribbean girl....
@coreydelsweets260
Me🇧🇸🇯🇲🇮🇳
@lucyciamanella3478
Oooooo@
@domnongo7289
@Corey Del Sweets a
@janemuthoni9683
I just love his voice n the flow😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥mad love from🇰🇪
@moniqueamani3375
Hapo sawa
@ASTHMAVideoZ
Stay in ur Marriage Firmly ; Muthoni🤣🤣🤣
@janemuthoni9683
@K-To Asthma 🤣🤣🤣🤣cool
@namirthegod6224
Song got me reminiscing on how life was before quarantine 😩
@jeviasgodasmywitness6753
Way before quarentine this man but ik what u saying😂