Aidonia Says ‘Occupied Mind’ Project Is A Gift To Fans As He Takes Hiatus

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Aidonia Says ‘Occupied Mind’ Project Is A Gift To Fans As He Takes Hiatus

The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Aidonia released his first album since the passing of his son Khalif Lawrence. The dancehall veteran expresses his vulnerability as a father coping with his son’s passing but also delivers a solid body of work that has left fans raving. The 23-track project Occupied Mind was released in the wee hours of December 1 and paid homage to his son, who died on December 3, 2022, following a three-year diagnosis with cancer. His […]

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