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.
Nuh Trust Fren
Aidonia Lyrics
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Dem cya use style and tek mi life
Hypocrite weh use smile and tek yuh life
Nah gih dem a chance fi try and tek mi life
Cahh...
Badmind people is full up a evilness
Some man a lick weh dem fren resist di spliff
Dat's why
A pussy dem
All when you and dem a come from far
Dem wah you fi drop and lay dung pon tar
Nuh trust fren
A pussy dem
Cya ker mi go frass mi will run from bar
Cya tie we up inna nuh gun man car
Hypocrite cya smile inna mi face
Mi nuh play loose ball
Cah mi always watch mi head
Friend plan up wid man fi clap yuh head
Friends weh stand up side a yuh and watch yuh dead
Some man mek man beat dem fren like di drummer dem
Laugh of a dem cah mi nuh waan see none a dem
Mek sure you trust the lord
Some a dem weh group up dem dawg fi shoot up yuh yard
Nuh trust fren
A pussy dem
All when you and dem a come from far
Dem wah you fi drop and lay dung pon tar
Nuh trust fren
A pussy dem
Cya ker mi go frass mi will run from bar
Cya tie we up inna nuh gun man car
Mi know... Jah Jah guide mi step
From who hate mi and who neva like mi yet
Nah gih vampire di chance fi come bite mi neck
Fren weh mek man buss yuh head like ripe guinep
Watch you head back you tun yuh back is knife you get
Mi life badmind a try fi wreck
Mi learn some from mi young
Mankind change like the weather and a diss mi nah fi get
Nuh trust fren
A pussy dem
All when you and dem a come from far
Dem wah you fi drop and lay dung pon tar
Nuh trust fren
A pussy dem
Cya ker mi go frass mi will run from bar
Cya tie we up inna nuh gun man car
Dem cya use style and tek mi life
Dem cya use style and tek mi life
Hypocrite weh use smile and tek yuh life
Nah gih dem a chance fi try and tek mi life
Cahh...
Badmind people is full up a evilness
Some man a lick weh dem fren resist di spliff
The lyrics to Aidonia's song "Nuh Trust Fren" present the theme of betrayal. The artist warns listeners to be cautious of false friends who smile to their faces but are secretly plotting against them. He advises against trusting such people who have evil intentions and can lead to one's downfall. The lyrics use a metaphor of badmind people being full of evilness and some individuals being willing to betray even their closest friends. The artist advises listeners to trust in God and to always be aware of their surroundings to avoid being taken advantage of.
Overall, the song conveys the message that not everyone who appears to be a friend has genuine intentions, and that one's trust must be earned, not given blindly. The lyrics also highlight the importance of discernment and caution in human relationships, especially when it comes to those who are closest to us.
Line by Line Meaning
Dem cya use style and tek mi life
I won't let anyone use deceitful tactics to take my life.
Dem cya use style and tek mi life
I won't let anyone use deceitful tactics to take my life.
Hypocrite weh use smile and tek yuh life
People who pretend to be friends but secretly want to harm you.
Nah gih dem a chance fi try and tek mi life
I won't give them the opportunity to even try to take my life.
Cahh...
Because
Badmind people is full up a evilness
Jealous people are filled with malicious intent.
Some man a lick weh dem fren resist di spliff
Some men fight with their friends who refuse to smoke marijuana.
Dat's why
That's why
Nuh trust fren
Don't trust your friends.
A pussy dem
They are cowards.
All when you and dem a come from far
Even if you have a long history with your friends.
Dem wah you fi drop and lay dung pon tar
They secretly want you to fail and end up in a bad place.
Nuh trust fren
Don't trust your friends.
A pussy dem
They are cowards.
Cya ker mi go frass mi will run from bar
They can't lure me into danger, and if they try, I will avoid them.
Cya tie we up inna nuh gun man car
They can't force me into a situation where I am in a gun man's car.
Hypocrite cya smile inna mi face
Hypocrites can't deceive me with their fake smiles and false friendship.
Mi nuh play loose ball
I am not careless with the people I trust.
Cah mi always watch mi head
Because I am always careful and vigilant.
Friend plan up wid man fi clap yuh head
Friends will conspire with others to harm you.
Friends weh stand up side a yuh and watch yuh dead
Friends who stand by and allow your downfall.
Some man mek man beat dem fren like di drummer dem
Some men allow others to beat their friends.
Laugh of a dem cah mi nuh waan see none a dem
I don't want to associate with people who enjoy others' misfortunes.
Mek sure you trust the lord
Make sure you trust in God.
Some a dem weh group up dem dawg fi shoot up yuh yard
Some people will band together to harm you and your family.
Mi know... Jah Jah guide mi step
I know that Jah will guide my steps and help me avoid these dangers.
From who hate mi and who neva like mi yet
From those who hate me and those who have yet to show their true colors.
Nah gih vampire di chance fi come bite mi neck
I won't give vampires or people who want to harm me a chance to do so.
Fren weh mek man buss yuh head like ripe guinep
Friends who allow others to physically harm you.
Watch you head back you tun yuh back is knife you get
Be careful who you turn your back on, as they may harm you.
Mi life badmind a try fi wreck
Jealous people are trying to ruin my life.
Mi learn some from mi young
I have learned these lessons from a young age.
Mankind change like the weather and a diss mi nah fi get
People change frequently, and I refuse to be caught off guard.
Nuh trust fren
Don't trust your friends.
A pussy dem
They are cowards.
All when you and dem a come from far
Even if you have a long history with your friends.
Dem wah you fi drop and lay dung pon tar
They secretly want you to fail and end up in a bad place.
Nuh trust fren
Don't trust your friends.
A pussy dem
They are cowards.
Cya ker mi go frass mi will run from bar
They can't lure me into danger, and if they try, I will avoid them.
Cya tie we up inna nuh gun man car
They can't force me into a situation where I am in a gun man's car.
Dem cya use style and tek mi life
I won't let anyone use deceitful tactics to take my life.
Dem cya use style and tek mi life
I won't let anyone use deceitful tactics to take my life.
Hypocrite weh use smile and tek yuh life
People who pretend to be friends but secretly want to harm you.
Nah gih dem a chance fi try and tek mi life
I won't give them the opportunity to even try to take my life.
Writer(s): Tarik Luke Johnston, Sheldon Lawrence
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Motion Morningstar
Still a medz this 2022 and it still hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gavaskar Thomas
Reality!!.. friends are enemies!. still listening this track in 2020🔥🔥🔥🔥💣
Graduate
Aidonia is the truth!!!!... Aidonia is the memory of the original DJ /MC
Ryk Son
He chat like bounty !!
J MAFIA
2019 September and am still listening to this all day JOP DAYS
Rap City
Big up aidonia real youth real genna 😎🤔
True Crime
Still Listening In 2015 🙏🏾
Shakiel Ricketts
Still listening in 2017.....Donia J.O.P.....
first last
big tune only this era and before can do tings like dis
MadRass Rose
so sick, tune real