Hardcore and innovative aptly describe the persona of the artiste known as … Read Full Bio ↴Hardcore and innovative aptly describe the persona of the artiste known as Aidonia. When scanning through radio stations it is impossible not to hear his songs. The ladies adore him and men give high ratings to the lyrical flow of Aidonia aka lyrical king.

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.

Ganja Farmer
Aidonia Lyrics

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Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You know me love the marijuana
Yeah, me burn the challis
Kutchy hotter than a sauna
When you burn the herbs if you hype that mek you calmer

When you burn the herbs that will send yuh medz go farer
Anywhere inna the world weh me deh
Me haffi big up the ganja former
Cah unnuh put in the work
Fi mek we enjoy da sacred plant 'ya
Me know seh the herb full up ah medicine
Gwan go ask yuh doctor
Tell the soldier in helicopter

I'm in love wid the marijuana
I'm in love wid the marijuana
Everybody weh ah hold the meditation
Weed inna brain di penetration
Dem smoke the marijuana

I'm in love wid the marijuana
I'm in love wid the marijuana
Everybody weh ah hold the meditation
Weed inna brain di penetration
Dem smoke the marijuana

When Babylon ah kick up, rumpus
Still ah come pon bus, still ah come from country
Me nuh sit down pon wall, nah burn cigarette
Or tobacco like three likkle monkey
Ask Sizzla Kolonji
How mi weed dem strong and punchy
When you see me to how my eye red
You woulda feel seh somebody thump me
And the herbs, when me burn that feed my brain
And don't mek me hungry
And we don't burn crack
That mek you frass jump off a bridge
And feel you ah bunchy
Ask Size 10 him ah di hombre
How much high grade weed me give Bounty
Me nuh burn no cigar like Humphrey
Summer diesel and ochi combi

I'm in love wid the marijuana
I'm in love wid the marijuana
Everybody weh ah hold the meditation
Weed inna brain di penetration
Dem smoke the marijuana

I'm in love wid the marijuana
I'm in love wid the marijuana
Everybody weh ah hold the meditation
Weed inna brain di penetration
Dem smoke the marijuana

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You know me love the marijuana
Yeah, me burn the challis
Kutchy hotter than a sauna
When you burn the herbs if you hype that mek you calmer
When you burn the herbs that will send yuh medz go farer
Anywhere inna the world weh me deh
Me haffi big up the ganja former
Cah unnuh put in the work
Fi mek we enjoy da sacred plant 'ya
Me know seh the herb full up ah medicine
Gwan go ask yuh doctor
Tell the soldier in helicopter

I'm in love wid the marijuana
I'm in love wid the marijuana
Everybody weh ah hold the meditation
Weed inna brain di penetration
Dem smoke the marijuana

I'm in love wid the marijuana
I'm in love wid the marijuana
Everybody weh ah hold the meditation

Weed inna brain di penetration
Dem smoke the marijuana

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aidonia's song "Ganja Farmer" celebrate and express love for marijuana. The song highlights the calming and soothing effects of smoking marijuana, describing it as hotter than a sauna and stating that it can make one feel calmer and more relaxed. The lyrics also emphasize the medicinal properties of marijuana, suggesting that it can be used as a natural remedy and encouraging the listener to ask their doctor about its benefits.

The lyrics reference the enjoyment and appreciation of the sacred plant and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of those involved in cultivating marijuana. The song portrays marijuana as a form of meditation, with the act of smoking it penetrating the mind and creating a sense of connection and unity with others who also indulge in its use.

The lyrics further contrast marijuana with other substances like tobacco and crack, stating that smoking marijuana does not lead to harmful or addictive behaviors. The song promotes the use of high-quality marijuana, mentioning specific strains like diesel and ochi combi. Overall, "Ganja Farmer" glorifies marijuana as a natural, healing, and enjoyable plant.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement

Oh
Expressing a feeling of satisfaction or contentment

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Continuing the expression of excitement and agreement

You know me love the marijuana
I have a deep affection for marijuana

Yeah, me burn the challis
Yes, I smoke the marijuana

Kutchy hotter than a sauna
The marijuana I smoke is very potent

When you burn the herbs if you hype that mek you calmer
Smoking marijuana causes relaxation and calms you down

When you burn the herbs that will send yuh medz go farer
Smoking marijuana expands your perspective and opens your mind

Anywhere inna the world weh me deh
No matter where I am in the world

Me haffi big up the ganja former
I have to give respect to the marijuana farmer

Cah unnuh put in the work
Because you work hard