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.
Chat from No Boy
Aidonia Lyrics
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And have mi gun all day and all night
From hand gun to the through wall type
Telescope screw off like pipe
Dj lose him meds true him naw write
Dem not with wi, it's alright
True mi future bright like star light
Whey di f*ck do dem? Tell them!!!
Diss bad man yuh get a box pon yuh jaw next
Wid round him matic handle a chocolate
A nuh me mek yuh galfriend say yuh cyaan sex
Addi a mi daddy who waan ver gwaan vex
Diss bad man yuh get a box pon yuh jaw next
Wid round him matic handle a chocolate
Dem a di softest dem clothes a di darkest.
Have nuff gun till all gun mi a lend whey
Banana clip bend deh mac 10 deh whey 10 deh
Yow wha dem say? Tuff threat dem a send whey?
Wha-ley-ley-ley a gun shot mi a send deh
Head crack like marble di big one di bembey
Nuh tek mi music fi play ground like bembey
Who fight aidonia a go dead yuh comprehend deh
Buss jaw corna through deh di tongue heng deh
Bwoy could a big an thick an muscular
One shot tun him in a worm puss fill
Acura clutch figga wid 45 clutch back
Tuff shot inna di clip whey must bigga
Head swell up bigga when mi touch trigga
Brain float like feather out a bust pilla
Bwoy miss mi like mi 3rd nike an mi first filla
Wi a tuff killa a jacob miller
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Wid nuh suck pussy bwoy bad naw co-operate
Dem an dem friend deh pon all sort a tape
Watch gyal a piss, backfist an masturbate
Waan kill dem book si show mark di bait
Or use mi gun rise di slaughter rate
Blood run like buss pipe, heavy water rate
Likkle bit afta eight, inna di dark a wait
Wid di gun whey shake ground like when di lord a quake
Vechile pull up big van park a gate, boom!!!!
Inna yuh yawd yuh daughter wake
Half clip left? Buss up quarter straight
Head look like when fresh gizzada bake
Round di body white line di chalk a make
Glad mi find out dem bomboclawt a snake
Batty man dem man mek dem heart a ache
Afta dem all sort a dawg a wake
By pertex manu
In the song "Chat" by Aidonia, the artist talks about his unfailing dominance in the world of violence, where he doesn't have to pretend to be bad even while wearing white. He asserts his firepower by describing the type of guns he has, ranging from small hand guns to the through wall type. The gun's telescope is detachable, which makes it easier to use as a pipe. The artist also addresses other DJs who are envious of him and takes pride in his ability to write good lyrics.
Aidonia express the fact that nobody can challenge him in the world of violence, and his father is also a bad man who can't be messed with. Anyone who dare's to confront him will receive a violent punch. He explains that the clothes do not make a person tough, and the ones dressed in dark clothes are the soft ones. The artist mentions the extensive collection of guns he has, such as the mac 10, the banana clip,and 45 clutch, which shows his level of preparedness. He also brags about his ability to kill and crush anyone who opposes him with ease.
Overall, the song portrays the violent and dangerous life of the artist who is not afraid to confront anyone. The lyrics show the dominance and power of the artist in the world of violence, where he takes pride in his ability to write good lyrics and his father's reputation as a bad man.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi nuh affi wear black fi bad mi inna all white
I don't have to dress in black to prove that I'm a bad man, I can do it even in all-white.
And have mi gun all day and all night
I carry my gun with me constantly, never putting it down even for a moment.
From hand gun to the through wall type
I have access to all kinds of guns, including the ones that can shoot through walls.
Telescope screw off like pipe
The scope on my gun is detachable, just like a pipe fitting.
Dj lose him meds true him naw write
The DJ lost his mind and can't come up with any new lyrics.
Dem not with wi, it's alright
Those who are not with us are not a problem or concern.
True mi future bright like star light
My future is bright and full of promise like the light of a star.
Whey di f*ck do dem? Tell them!!!
What do they want? Let's demand an answer!
Addi a mi daddy who waan vex gwaan vex
Addi is my father, if he wants to bother you, go ahead and be bothered.
Diss bad man yuh get a box pon yuh jaw next
If you disrespect a bad man like me, you'll get punched in the face.
Wid round him matic handle a chocolate
A tough guy like me carries a Glock handgun with a round, chocolate-colored handle.
A nuh me mek yuh galfriend say yuh cyaan sex
It's not my fault your girlfriend says you can't have sex, maybe it's because you're weak.
Addi a mi daddy who waan ver gwaan vex
Addi is my father, if he wants to bother you, you'll be bothered.
Dem a di softest dem clothes a di darkest.
Those who act tough actually wear the darkest-colored clothes.
Have nuff gun till all gun mi a lend whey
I have so many guns that I can lend them out to anyone who needs them.
Banana clip bend deh mac 10 deh whey 10 deh
I have a curved magazine that fits in my MAC-10 machine gun, which holds 10 rounds.
Yow wha dem say? Tuff threat dem a send whey?
What are they saying? Are they trying to make tough threats?
Wha-ley-ley-ley a gun shot mi a send deh
I'm sending gunshots towards them.
Head crack like marble di big one di bembey
I hit them so hard that their head sounds like a cracked marble, with a big noise like a gunshot.
Nuh tek mi music fi play ground like bembey
Don't take my music as a playground game, it's serious business.
Who fight aidonia a go dead yuh comprehend deh
Anyone who fights against me, Aidonia, will end up dead, period.
Buss jaw corna through deh di tongue heng deh
I punch them so hard that their jaw breaks and their tongue hangs out.
Bwoy could a big an thick an muscular
Even if someone is big, thick, and muscular, I can take them down.
One shot tun him in a worm puss fill
One shot from my gun will turn them into worm food.
Acura clutch figga wid 45 clutch back
I drive an Acura car and carry a .45 caliber handgun on my waist.
Tuff shot inna di clip whey must bigga
I have a tough bullet in my magazine, which is bigger than most.
Head swell up bigga when mi touch trigga
When I pull the trigger, their head swells up to a bigger size.
Brain float like feather out a bust pilla
After getting shot, their brain floats like a feather falling from a broken pillow.
Bwoy miss mi like mi 3rd nike an mi first filla
They'll never hit me, just like missing my third Nike shoe or first sneaker.
Wi a tuff killa a jacob miller
We are tough killers like Jacob Miller.
Wid nuh suck pussy bwoy bad naw co-operate
I won't cooperate with weak guys who are scared and indecisive.
Dem an dem friend deh pon all sort a tape
They and their friends are caught on all kinds of recording tapes.
Watch gyal a piss, backfist an masturbate
I watch girls peeing, hitting their backs, and masturbating, without any hesitation.
Waan kill dem book si show mark di bait
I want to kill them and use their death to advertise and promote my show.
Or use mi gun rise di slaughter rate
I'll use my gun to raise the rate of killings in the area.
Blood run like buss pipe, heavy water rate
After getting shot, the blood will flow like a broken pipe, almost like a flood.
Likkle bit afta eight, inna di dark a wait
A short time after 8 o'clock, I'll be waiting for them in the dark.
Wid di gun whey shake ground like when di lord a quake
I'll be holding a gun that makes the ground shake, just like when there's an earthquake.
Vehicle pull up big van park a gate, boom!!!!
A large van will pull up and park near the gate, with a loud boom sound.
Inna yuh yawd yuh daughter wake
Inside your yard, your daughter will wake up.
Half clip left? Buss up quarter straight
If I only have half of the magazine left, I'll still shoot you until it's empty.
Head look like when fresh gizzada bake
After getting shot, the head will look like it's freshly baked Gizzada dessert.
Round di body white line di chalk a make
After killing them, I'll outline their body with white chalk lines.
Glad mi find out dem bomboclawt a snake
I'm glad I found out that they are liars and untrustworthy.
Batty man dem man mek dem heart a ache
Gay men cause these weak guys to feel heartbroken and defeated.
Afta dem all sort a dawg a wake
After they're gone, all kinds of stray dogs will be roaming around.
Contributed by Adam F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@extraterrestrialsgene7407
Still listening to this in 2020
@tadiyahfraser
One a me favorite Donia tune 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@cinnamonstar808
lyrics for days!
@MyMyKeish
2023 lets goooo 💥💥💥💥
@crisvlogs573
Still listening 2022
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2022 and listening
@dexteranthony7319
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@bebbetoherron6250
My favorite donia j.o.p days
@romarioforrester6231
Baddest artist this
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#1🗣