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.
Look
Aidonia Lyrics
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Off-White full a features
Weh mi seh di color brown like a bleachers
Inna beach shorts, gwaan leave yuh pon a Visa
Gyal dem call mi lord Jesus
She say Jesus
(Fly out) As mi reach cross
Mi say coco don wha dat yuh have on dem ah look
Yeah, mi spend a couple dead face, get a fresh pair
Man nah shop fi get sale
Epican inna mi head space exhale, wha dat yuh have on dem ah look
Di Prada wid di B-square
Gyal a pree Jaydes ever detail
She seh di diamond cross big like T-square
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look
Yuh see di king ah diamond when di card shuffle
One strap bag it ah di Louis Vuitton duffle
Belt wid a glass buckle cost couple, cyaan touch yuh
Mi and yuh gyal speed off inna a fast somethin'
Jordans wid di two tone
Gyal a seh mi tough a mussi soup bowl
Full a bay gyal mi need two phone
Anyway mi crew go, wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a look)
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a ask)
Wha dat yuh have on pon yuh foot
Wha dat yuh have on unuh fart, unuh poop
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a look)
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a ask)
Wha dat yuh have on pon yuh foot
Wha dat yuh have on unuh fart, unuh poop
S link, wha dat yuh have on pon yuh foot
Step pon di floor, Christian Dior
Fresh from di store, fresh from mi tour
Mi muss get gyal fi sure
Pull up inna mi car and gyal come rest breast pon mi door
White chalk color Air Force
It's a celebration, koffee play toast
If yuh eva seh di Genna inna fake clothes
One straight right to yuh face, get a break nose, look
Ooh, hot wid di steam
Am Marijean pocket pack wid di greens
Mi a di fuss one fi mek dat drop in di scheme
Mek di gyal dem shout out dat nigga clean
Look, look, mi nuh too like brag
But when mi shop, dawg, mi nuh check price tag
Feed up pon di oysters
Gyal nuff buss inna dem belly like a rice bag
Look (Dem a look)
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a ask)
Wha dat yuh have on pon yuh foot
Wha dat yuh have on unuh fart, unuh poop
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a look)
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a ask)
Wha dat yuh have on pon yuh foot
Wha dat yuh have on unuh fart, unuh poop
S link, wha dat yuh have on pon yuh foot
In "Look" by Jamaican dancehall artist Aidonia, he boasts about his swag and designer clothing, criticizing those who mix brands and wear fake clothes. Aidonia is confident in his style and wants everyone to know it. He mentions popular designer brands such as Nike, Adidas, Off-White, Louboutin, Prada, and Louis Vuitton, asserting that he only wears genuine clothes and accessories. He also mentions his expensive and unique S link necklace. Aidonia declares that women find him irresistible and even compare him to Jesus. He ends the track by repeating the chorus, emphasizing his style and uniqueness compared to others.
The underlying message of "Look" is the importance of dressing well and being confident in your appearance. The song also highlights the societal value placed on designer clothing and accessories. By mentioning popular and expensive brands, Aidonia implies that one's value or status is determined by their fashion choices. The artist urges listeners to invest in quality clothing and accessories and avoid fakes or mixing brands, as it could diminish their image.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuh mix Nike wid 'Didas
Don't mix Nike with Adidas
Off-White full a features
Off-White clothing with many special features
Weh mi seh di color brown like a bleachers
What I'm saying is the color is brown like bleachers
Inna beach shorts, gwaan leave yuh pon a Visa
In beach shorts, I'm leaving you on a Visa (leaving on a trip)
Gyal dem call mi lord Jesus
Girls call me Lord Jesus (a term of respect)
She say Jesus
She says Jesus (as an expression of amazement)
(Fly out) As mi reach cross
(Flying out) As I cross (traveling abroad)
Mi say coco don wha dat yuh have on dem ah look
I say Coco Don, what is that you're wearing, they are looking at it
Louboutin wid di red base
Louboutin shoes with a red base
Yeah, mi spend a couple dead face, get a fresh pair
Yes, I spent a lot of money, got a fresh pair of shoes
Man nah shop fi get sale
Men don't shop for sales
Epican inna mi head space exhale, wha dat yuh have on dem ah look
Epican (marijuana dispensary) in my headspace, exhaling, they're looking at what you're wearing
Di Prada wid di B-square
Prada clothing with B-square (a brand) accessories
Gyal a pree Jaydes ever detail
Girls are paying attention to Jaydes (a brand) and every detail
She seh di diamond cross big like T-square
She says the diamond cross is big like a T-square (a measuring tool)
Wha dat yuh have on dem ah look
What you're wearing, they are looking at it
Yuh see di king ah diamond when di card shuffle
You see the king of diamonds when the cards are shuffled
One strap bag it ah di Louis Vuitton duffle
A single strapped bag, it's the Louis Vuitton duffle
Belt wid a glass buckle cost couple, cyaan touch yuh
Belt with a glass buckle, costs a lot, cannot touch you
Mi and yuh gyal speed off inna a fast somethin'
Me and your girl speeding away in a fast car
Jordans wid di two tone
Jordan shoes with a two-tone design
Gyal a seh mi tough a mussi soup bowl
Girls say I'm tough, like a soup bowl (thick and sturdy)
Full a bay gyal mi need two phone
Full of many girls, I need two phones
Anyway mi crew go, wha dat yuh have on dem ah look (Dem a look)
Anyway my crew goes, what you're wearing, they are looking at it
Step pon di floor, Christian Dior
Step on the floor, wearing Christian Dior
Fresh from di store, fresh from mi tour
Fresh from the store, fresh from my tour
Mi muss get gyal fi sure
I must get girls for sure
Pull up inna mi car and gyal come rest breast pon mi door
Pull up in my car and a girl rests her breast on my door
White chalk color Air Force
White Air Force shoes like chalk color
It's a celebration, koffee play toast
It's a celebration, Koffee (Jamaican artist) plays a toast
If yuh eva seh di Genna inna fake clothes
If you ever say the Genna (Aidonia's crew) is wearing fake clothes
One straight right to yuh face, get a break nose, look
One straight punch to your face, gets a broken nose, look
Ooh, hot wid di steam
Ooh, hot with the steam (from marijuana)
Am Marijean pocket pack wid di greens
I am Marijean (a person) with a pocket pack of marijuana
Mi a di fuss one fi mek dat drop in di scheme
I'm the first one to make that drop in the scheme (business plan)
Mek di gyal dem shout out dat nigga clean
Make the girls shout out that the guy is clean (dressed nicely)
Mi nuh too like brag
I don't like to brag too much
But when mi shop, dawg, mi nuh check price tag
But when I shop, I don't check the price tag
Feed up pon di oysters
Full of oysters (a luxury food)
Gyal nuff buss inna dem belly like a rice bag
Girls have many babies in their belly like a rice bag
S link, wha dat yuh have on pon yuh foot
S-link (a brand), what are you wearing on your feet
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mario Hemmings, Sheldon Ait Lawrence
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deradodavis2357
Aidonia never disappoint with lyrics, he's a lyrical genius..
@madzmatic
True just need to be more consistent
@tyronex38
@one dadz a time now and August nuh reach yet yuh gwan
@strapdon3740
Lie
@phippsnetwork3599
An nex thing him too bbc lazy thats y mi cnt give him a 100 jus a 5
@michaeledwards2146
That’s facts.
@cryingdiamondsentertainmen704
This Is The Aidonia That I Love To Hear. When He’s Being Super Versatile And Stepping Out Of His Comfort Zone. Wordplay UPPPP 🔥🔥🔥🔥HARD!!!! Visuals 🧼 Bruv
@riridre4186
Aidonia back at it again! love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
@djreggieduffleduffle3488
Bout 10 years now diddy ah mi artist and it’s time he is considered a legend ok 👍🏿
@fullcharge8766
From high school days me a listen to them man, I'm loyal fan