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.

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Aidonia Lyrics

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Gweh wid dem evil head Dutty Badmind people can't stress me out
Obeah dem a try dat can't get me out
Bible innah me pocket jah me nuh step without
Babylon lock me up and affi let me out
Watch your friend dem cause me friend me get sell out
Want me head shell out, pon ground stretch me out
Tell dem dat nah happen cause jah jah bless d youuuuuuuth

Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Evil dem a pre dem want see people dead
Want god blessed blood paint the street with red
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Evil me nuh pre fih dem, wen me see dem
Me tell badmind gwe wid them evil head

Everyday inna me life a just trial and crosses
Dem want me dead nuh want me see me 40's
Want turn me head inna Target
Dem want crush me and flush me like toilet
Suh me pre more and talk less
See seh dem corrupt and dem heartless
Dem want worm fih eat out my flesh
Badmind can't stop me cause me god bless

Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Evil dem a pre dem want see people dead
Want god blessed blood paint the street with red
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Evil me nuh pre fih dem, wen me see dem
Me tell badmind gwe wid them evil head

Me nuh listen when people a talk
Suh me nuh listen when d evil a talk
Watch out fih vampire wid the teeth inna dark
Want bite out me neck mek me dead and go sleep inna glass
Strong inna myself me nuh weak in my heart
Nuh fear no bwoy when the street me a walk
Badmind snake inna grass
See through dem smile dem fake and a laugh

Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Evil dem a pre dem want see people dead
Want god blessed blood paint the street with red
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head
Tell badmind gweh wid dem evil head

Evil me nuh pre fih dem, wen me see dem
Me tell badmind gwe wid them evil head

Overall Meaning

The song Evil Head by Aidonia is a powerful message against negative and harmful energy. The lyrics suggest that the artist is being targeted by people with bad intentions, or "dutty badmind people" who are trying to bring him down. The first verse mentions "obeah," which is a type of magic and superstition in Jamaica and the Caribbean. The artist rejects this negative energy and focuses on positivity and spirituality, stating that he always carries a Bible with him and relies on Jah (God). He also mentions the possibility of being locked up by Babylon (an oppressive system or government), but he remains resilient and refuses to be defeated.

The chorus repeats the message to tell badmind (negative, jealous people) to "gweh" (go away) with their evil head. The artist believes that such people want to see others dead and they "want god blessed blood paint the street with red." However, he reaffirms his strength and determination to resist their oppressive influence, saying that he doesn't fear anyone and can see through their fake smiles and laughs.

Overall, the song is about refusing to be affected by negative and harmful energy, and believing in one's own strength and spirituality to overcome it. It also addresses the reality of violence and oppression in certain contexts, and encourages listeners to stand up against it.

Line by Line Meaning

Gweh wid dem evil head Dutty Badmind people can't stress me out
I won't be affected by the negative thoughts and intentions of envious people.

Obeah dem a try dat can't get me out
I won't be swayed by black magic attempts to harm me.

Bible innah me pocket jah me nuh step without
I carry the Bible with me as a reminder of my faith in God.

Babylon lock me up and affi let me out
Even if I am wrongly accused, I know I will be freed because of my innocence.

Watch your friend dem cause me friend me get sell out
I am wary of fake friends who may betray me for their own gain.

Want me head shell out, pon ground stretch me out
Those who wish harm upon me want me to die and be laid to rest.

Tell dem dat nah happen cause jah jah bless d youuuuuuuth
I know that I am protected by God's blessings, and that no harm will come to me.

Evil dem a pre dem want see people dead
The envious and malicious wish harm upon others.

Want god blessed blood paint the street with red
Their intentions are so harmful that they would wish for bloodshed in the streets.

Me nuh listen when people a talk
I don't let the opinions of others control me.

Watch out fih vampire wid the teeth inna dark
I am wary of those who hide their intentions and try to harm me in secret.

Want bite out me neck mek me dead and go sleep inna glass
They would go to any lengths to harm me, as if they were vampires who sleep in coffins.

Strong inna myself me nuh weak in my heart
I know who I am and won't let anyone bring me down.

Nuh fear no bwoy when the street me a walk
I am not afraid to walk the streets even when faced with opposition.

Badmind snake inna grass
The envious and malicious hide their true intentions and are like snakes in the grass.

Evil me nuh pre fih dem, wen me see dem, Me tell badmind gwe wid them evil head
I have no time for the envious and malicious, and I tell them to go away with their negative thoughts and intentions.

Writer(s): Tarik Luke Johnston, Sheldon Lawrence

Contributed by James G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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