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.
Yeah Yeah
Aidonia Lyrics
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J.O.P.!
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Ha-ha, ha-ha, ho, ho, ho
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
Up inna the street we a drop dem
JOP
We ago fuck up a party tonight, you just watch
Tonight me feel like spend some cash (aah)
Pool and the Benz just wash
If a Givenchy shoes, then the belt must match
Gucci loafers with a tough top
Money nuff, the coil thicker than a bloodclaat
Cu yah now, pon mi belly with a clutch back
When a bad song play, we say pull it up back
Everybody shout!
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Yo, we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Buck a new gyal, hey
Tell dem the word dem weh fi sweet dem (yeah)
Gyal just a smile with the pretty teeth dem (yeah)
Give me the locate, weh fi meet dem (yeah)
Pull up and the horn press, *kee-kee-kee!* dem (yeah)
Give dem the Kush with the Henny treatment (yeah)
Anyweh the Genna Genna step, the streets shell (yeah)
Beach party, me 'tand up pon the seashell
And when me see VP dem a Dream Weekend
We a shout, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah"
Me a hear the peep pon a Sunday say, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah"
Couple jet ski
Me and a gyal a get weh
Bet say, when me tell you say you sexy, you laugh and a giggle
"Heh-heh, heh-heh, heh, heh"
The next day, check mate, that a chess play
Pool party, bere gyal inna the mansion
Yeah, the UF way
Everybody say!
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Yo, we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Buck a new gyal, hey
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Ha-ha, ha-ha, ho, ho, ho
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
Up inna the street we a drop dem
JOP
We ago fuck up a party tonight, you just watch
Tonight me feel like spend some cash (aah)
Pool and the Benz just wash
If a Givenchy shoes, then the belt must match
Gucci low flats with a tough top
Money nuff, the coil thicker than a bloodclaat
Cu yah now, pon mi belly with a clutch back
When a bad song play, we say pull it up back
Everybody shout!
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Yo, we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Buck a new gyal, hey
Tell dem the word dem weh fi sweet dem (yeah)
Gyal just a smile with the pretty teeth dem (yeah)
Give me the locate, weh fi meet dem (yeah)
Pull up and the horn press, *kee-kee-kee!* dem (yeah)
Give dem the Kush with the Henny treatment (yeah)
Anyweh the Genna Genna step, the streets shell (yeah)
Beach party, me 'tand up pon the seashell
And when me see VP dem a Dream Weekend
We a shout, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah"
Maiden Cay pon a Sunday say, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah"
Couple jet ski
Me and a gyal a get weh
Bet say, when me tell you say you sexy, you laugh and a giggle
"Heh-heh, heh-heh, heh, heh"
The next day, check mate, that a chess play
Pool party, bere gyal inna the mansion
Yeah, the UF way
Everybody say!
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Yo, we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud
Rum drunk
Buck a new gyal, hey
The song βYeah Yeahβ by Aidonia is a party anthem that primarily talks about spending money, having fun, and hooking up with girls. The song begins with the artist talking about stacking rubber bands and dropping them in the street, which is a metaphor for making a lot of money and flaunting it. He then goes on to talk about how heβs going to spend money on a party, pool, and a Benz. He also stresses the importance of fashion, such as matching belts with shoes. The chorus is βEverybody shout!β and he emphasizes the loud music, loud kush (weed), and rum-drunkenness that comes with partying. The second verse is about hooking up with girls and treating them well. He uses Jamaican slang and references Jamaican places and events, such as Maiden Cay and Dream Weekend.
Overall, the song celebrates spending money, having fun, and being carefree. Itβs meant to be played in a party where everyone can shout and dance along to the music. Aidoniaβs persona in the song is that of a wealthy and confident man who wants to enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Emudio Records...
The song is produced under the label Emudio Records.
J.O.P.!
The artist Aidonia represents the music collective J.O.P. (Jag One Production).
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
The repetition of "Yeah yeah" signifies the excitement and high energy of the artist and his crew.
Ha-ha, ha-ha, ho, ho, ho
These are ad-libs expressing joy and laughter.
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
By using cash, represented by rubber bands and stacks of money, the crew enjoys their success and can do whatever they want.
Up inna the street we a drop dem
They are making it rain or throwing money in the streets to show their wealth and success.
JOP
Further representing the music collective the song is labeled under.
We ago fuck up a party tonight, you just watch
They are planning to attend a party and have a good time, but they will also make the party memorable with their high energy and fun attitude.
Tonight me feel like spend some cash (aah)
The artist expresses his feeling of wanting to spend some money tonight.
Pool and the Benz just wash
The artist just washed his pool and Mercedes-Benz car to make sure they are presentable and look nice.
If a Givenchy shoes, then the belt must match
When the artist wears Givenchy shoes, he makes sure to match them with a Givenchy belt to show off his fashion sense and style.
Gucci loafers with a tough top
The artist is wearing Gucci loafers with a top that complements them, again showing off his fashion sense.
Money nuff, the coil thicker than a bloodclaat
The artist has a lot of money, enough to make it look thicker than a blood clot, which demonstrates the success of his music career and shows he is enjoying the fruits of his labor.
Cu yah now, pon mi belly with a clutch back
The artist is having a good time and dancing to the music, and celebrates his success with a clutch back dance move.
When a bad song play, we say pull it up back
If a bad song comes on, the artist and his crew will immediately change it to a better song to keep the party going and ensure everyone is having a good time.
Everybody shout!
Inviting everyone to join in and shout with them in celebration and partying.
Kush loud
The artist and his crew are smoking weed, and it's so loud everyone can smell it.
Rum drunk
The artist and his crew are drinking lots of rum and are probably already feeling drunk.
Yo, we a wild out and a shout
The artist and his crew are not holding back and are letting loose, wilding out and shouting to show their excitement.
Buck a new gyal, hey
The artist may have picked up a new girl to party with for the night.
Tell dem the word dem weh fi sweet dem (yeah)
Encouraging his crew to speak in a way that will attract and impress the girls.
Gyal just a smile with the pretty teeth dem (yeah)
The artist and his crew have successfully impressed some girls who are now smiling and showing off their teeth.
Give me the locate, weh fi meet dem (yeah)
Asking for the location of where they can meet up with the girls that are interested in them.
Pull up and the horn press, *kee-kee-kee!* dem (yeah)
When they pull up to the meeting spot, they honk their horn and the girls respond by giggling.
Give dem the Kush with the Henny treatment (yeah)
The artist and his crew share their weed and alcohol with the girls, giving them the full experience.
Anyweh the Genna Genna step, the streets shell (yeah)
The artist and his crew are going out and showing off their Gucci style to the world.
Beach party, me 'tand up pon the seashell
They are at a beach party, and the artist is standing on a seashell to elevate himself.
And when me see VP dem a Dream Weekend
When the artist sees the record label VP, he remembers the Dream Weekend festival where they all enjoyed themselves.
We a shout, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah"
They are shouting in excitement and joy, remembering this good time.
Me a hear the peep pon a Sunday say, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah"
Even on Sunday, the artist hears others in the streets celebrating and shouting, using the same lyrics of the song to show their joy and excitement.
Couple jet ski
The group has rented a few jet skies to have a good time on the water.
Me and a gyal a get weh
The artist and one of the girls he is with are going out and having fun.
Bet say, when me tell you say you sexy, you laugh and a giggle
When the artist compliments this girl and tells her she is sexy, she laughs and giggles.
"Heh-heh, heh-heh, heh, heh"
The ad-lib of the girl laughing and giggling.
The next day, check mate, that a chess play
The next day, the artist and his crew will enjoy their success and see that everything they did the previous night was strategic and successful, like making a checkmate move in a game of chess.
Pool party, bere gyal inna the mansion
The artist and his crew are having a pool party, and many girls are in their mansion having a good time.
Yeah, the UF way
This is likely a reference to the University of Florida, and the artist and his crew are doing things the UF way - celebrating and enjoying their success.
Everybody say!
Inviting everyone to celebrate and enjoy with them.
Gucci low flats with a tough top
The artist is wearing Gucci low flats, and the top he is wearing complements the shoes.
Maiden Cay pon a Sunday say, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah"
On Sundays, people are celebrating and shouting in the streets and using the lyrics of the song to express their joy and excitement.
Writer(s): SHELDON RICARDO AITANA LAWRENCE, EMUDIO RECORDS
Contributed by Adrian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@neokyo2k
We Ago Fuck Up A Party Tonight Yuh Just Watch,
Tonight Me Feel Like Spend Some Cash,
(Ahhh) Cool And The Benz Just Wash,
If A Givenchy Shoes Then The Belt Must Match,
Gucci Loafers With A Tuff Top,
Money Nuff It Coil Thicker Than a Blood Cloth,
Cooyah Nuh Pon Me Belly With A Clutch Back,
When Bad Song Play We Say Pull it Up Back,
Everybody Shout YEAH YEAH!!!!!!!
@Dmcstudiosja
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Haa haa haa haa hoo hoo hoo
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
Up inna the street we a drop deeeeemmm
JOP
We a go fuck up a party tonight, you jus' watch
Tonight me feel like spend some cash (aah)
Cool and the Benz jus' wash
If a Givenchy shoes then the belt mus' match
Gucci loafers with a tough top
Money nuff, di coil thicker than a blood clot
Cooyah nuh, 'pon me belly with a clutch back
When a bad song, play we say pull it up back
Everybody shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, yo we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, buck a new gyal, hey
Tell dem the word dem weh fi sweet dem (yeah)
Gyal jus' a smile with the pretty teeth dem (yeah)
Give me the loca' weh fi meet dem (yeah)
Pull up and the horn press, kee kee kee dem (yeah)
Gi' dem the kush with the Henny treatment (yeah)
Any weh the genna genna step the street shell (yeah)
Beach party me 'tan up 'pon the sea shell
And when me see VP dem a dream weekend
We a shout, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah"
Me a hear the peep 'pon a Sunday say
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Couple jus' cah
Me and a gyal a get weh
Bet say when me tell you say you sexy
You laugh and a giggle
Heh heh, heh heh, heh heh
The next day, check mate, that a chess play
Pool party, bare gyal inna the mansion
Yeah, the Hugh Heff way
Everybody say
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, yo we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, buck a new gyal
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Haa haa haa haa hoo hoo hoo
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
Couple rubber band, couple stack then (yeah)
Up inna the street we a drop deeeemmm
JOP
We a go fuck up a party tonight, you jus' watch
Tonight me feel like spend some cash (aah)
Cool and the Benz jus' wash
If a Givenchy shoes then the belt mus' match
Gucci loafers with a tough top
Money nuff, di coil thicker than a blood clot
Cooyah nuh, 'pon me belly with a clutch back
When a bad song, play we say pull it up back
Everybody shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, yo we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, buck a new gyal, hey
Tell dem the word dem weh fi sweet dem (yeah)
Gyal jus' a smile with the pretty teeth dem (yeah)
Give me the locay weh fi meet dem (yeah)
Pull up and the horn press, kee kee kee dem (yeah)
Gi' dem the kush with the Henny treatment (yeah)
Any weh the genna genna step the street shell (yeah)
Beach party me 'tan up 'pon the sea shell
And when me see VP dem a dream weekend
We a shout, "Yeah yeah, yeah yeah"
Me a hear the peep 'pon a Sunday say
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Couple jus' cah
Me and a gyal a get weh
Bet say when me tell you say you sexy
You laugh and a giggle
Heh heh, heh heh, heh heh
The next day, check mate, that a chess play
Pool party, bare gyal inna the mansion
Yeah, the Hugh Heff way
Everybody say
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, yo we a wild out and a shout
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah
Kush loud, rum drunk, buck a new gyal, hey
@diandraesson9387
Whoβs listening during this quarantine???? π₯π₯π₯π₯ππππππ
@dominic9600
Me
@emporeraskel304
me too
@jordonbrown69
pull it back everytime
@tianamcfarlane2262
Yh yh ππ
@ryanthompson9281
I am
@yungdunce6410
This song will NEVER get old
@keyonblack4714
Old music never gets old π
@intamequinternational7732
Burna boy really needs to give aidonia credit for this one ππππ₯π₯π₯π₯π―π²
@user-tq2ox9mh5b
did burna sampled it ?