Portsmouth-based recording artist Addison ‘A-DiDi’ Aaron has released a somewhat controversial music video aiming to show his own view of what Dominican life is for its youth, and why they live the way they do.
The video is for his new single ‘767’ a combination of hip hop/dancehall.
A-DiDi, who is part of the group Lionheart Records, believes that many people question the ‘swag’ lifestyle of young men in particular, regarding it as a lack of ambition and wasteful spending in an otherwise poor and even backward country. But he doesn’t believe that economic circumstances should mean that the youth should not seek to enjoy life.
“The concept of the video is to show everyone that our approach to it all is no matter what’s going on we always enjoy ourselves as Dominicans, rise above all the negativity and shine as one of the best Caribbean countries,” A-DiDi stated.
The video was shot mostly on board a yacht, according to the artist, in order to “represent the tropical side of Dominica and be different at the same time.”
‘767’ was shot and edited by local media production company Ambo Visuals and is one of a string of recent summer video releases by the company.
As far a i know these are a good set of young men doing what they love! He has to cater to what the people wants and not what you think he should do. Caan you tell me that unless someone not singing a calypso or some bouyon that they not Dominican? I say leave them alone! Not like he bothers with you all anyway!
All I have to say is REALLY?????????
this video is rubbish your from dominica stop try make music videos and pretending like u done made it wanka and this video shows nothing to dominicans bullockssssssss
Why does A-DiDi have to be from P-diddy.
his name is Addision as far as you know his grandmother could be calling him A-Didi from when he was a baby
good vibes for your first release … learn from your mistakes and make your next step even better 767!!
not his first release..beena round for a while
767 I repping!!! arfus i cannot stand some Dominicans. All u to negative when it comes to your very own people. Nuff respect to Addison Aaron, Ambo Visuals & crew!!!! *Supporting my very own*
Video has quality but the song sucks i going to forget the song in 5 mins i feel he forget its a music video not jus a video music lacking but video hot
good work on the video Ambo visuals ,keep up the good work A-didi,we reppin possie to the fullest,all u got to do my boy is take all the negative comments along wid the positive and hit them harder wid a next video,let them talk more,majority of the negative comments dont even have a talent of there own,they criticize u and if u give them a mic they cant do better,HATERS ARE GOIN TO HATE,ITS THEIR JOB SO LET THEM DO THEIR JOB(what r u worried about)
and for all of u that supporting and providing good comment and tryin to uplift the youts of today whether its singing ,sports etc and its to keep the youts out of the streets from drugs and violence keep up the good work
I personally think that it is a good song. And yes, in the beginning he does have a bit of a rick ross sound.
Hmm The song brings out a great message. based on my perspective of it.. It’s a great avenue, listening to the first time would not capture the essence, try listening to it a third time right after the second. I got the message… however, The video could have been directed differently. I believe AMBO did a great job to capture the singers vision, but I’d think it would have been a greater video if we had some acting, where a person growing up and have to run from home to school to graduate to struggling for a job and so on.. that would have ELEVATED this video and this song to higher grounds.. but amidst all this negative comments.. Think carefully before you all decide to air out your issues. I DO NOT know the young guy and I do not know who own’s Ambo visuals.. but they’re doing something great. Great avenues.. just a little more direction and soon you shall be flawless!!
My gosh, even the guys stage name lacks originality….A-Didi?
Isn’t that a copy of P. Diddy? LMFAO
Really u on his stage name?? Damn fool lemme step down to your level for a moment his stage name is just a shortened form of his real name! Smdh are you serious?? You cannot be this dumb. If you wanna comment look at the video and listen to the damn song, and not only this one look at his previous work. You’ll see that’s a young man that’s talented and driven. What have you done with your talent and skills?? Oh wait you probably don’t have or maybe you’re just sitting on it?
While we on that, to all the fans of LHR look out for another video dropping today, from the LHR team, this time its gonna be from the artist DeeArr, “put it down” let’s support tha movement. They ain’t Lion Hearts Records for nuttin. These n*##@$ got it!
I guess wen u redy 2 showcase ur own talent ull present everyting wit originality. U do have a talent rite?
Stop tryin 2 brng down pple wit allu negativity an applaud dem 4 tryin 2 make someting of demselves instead.
boom booom boom boooom !!!!!!!! KILLLEEEERRRRR VID !!!!! REP FOR MY CITY was the one before that… thats hit after hit my partner!!! keep it blazinggg
Let me ask all of you idiots on here making comments..Can any of you AFFORD to buy records and support your own..no I didn’t think so. When was the last time you went online and buy something Dominican…i bet majority of you dont even own a debit card.So that is why the rest of the world look at you Dominicans as oranges…no spending power..only HOT AIR COMING FORM THE MOUTH, LOL..Waste of time.
I did not feel the song neither.I know this guy and he has much more talent than that.But to many negative comments free up thee man.And some guy talking about getting kayyo advice,his last mix tape did not have much originality at all.
Nothing is wrong with the song. Its always goin to have dream killers trying to shoot down a dream. Posie has alot of talent and I admire their community for dat. They had a talent extravaganza and the turn out was great. Ambo Visuals possie, choeb possie, lion heart records possie. Saw a modeling show from like 2 years back and this one girl really stood out. Met her one say n she had a great personality. She mentioned she was from possie n talked alot about her town. I wish ppl from roseau would be supportive and brag about where they from. Over here ppl never want to participate in anything positive but quick to cry down ppl who trying. I wish more of us from roseau would run to a studio n drop a track on a Friday night instead of goin bayfront n drink rum,smoke and call everybody that pass by Salop.
leave the young men alone they are not on the bad side of life. they are good young men. I know them well and I applaud them. go boys go.
what de hell is dat
this is wat the young man mean wen he state, it aint easy where we coming from, that one place where we cant get none.. cause its exactly wat happening right now and right here. some of us thinking so small we cannot even read between the lines and figure out wat he trying to say…thats sad.. hes actually delivering a msg out there..wattt? we cant handle the truth? we coming from the bottom.. well i can and i say im proud of adidi to letting dem kno the truth
I admire the effort of these guys. The send out a product and i am sure their best work is ahead of them. It have positive criticism, negative criticism and also constructive criticism. If we are not going to be part of the solution you are part of the problem and negatively criticising these guys hard work is not cool. I am sure they know the constructive critics when they hear one and i believe their best work is ahead.
use those negative energy as food for better products
10 year veteran, and first time I hearing your name… tuh!! Nice attempt
Wow……I don’t know imitating a Jamaican or a black American is talent.
Hahahahahaha
and that is why your name is “Bend Over”
your “gaydar”is all over the place dude .. stop tripping, tie your shoe laces
Why Dominicans got to be so? The video and song is good. I could understand what he was saying… We continue to bring down our own. smh….Great vid Addi…Looking forward to the next one!!!Keep doing ur thing!!! One Love!!
now thats what im talking bout. n what the h*** r u pple talking bout. thats d quality of video n music i can see being signed on an international label. when jay-z signed rihanna did she audition with a bajan song. no. she sang the music she knew wld get her signed. does she make bajan music?. no. she makes d genre of music that gives her international fame. does she deny where shes fr or ashamed of it? no. she heavily markets her island. i really dont see why we as dominicans like to hold back the things that cld potentially give us international exposure.
the video is on point. very classy. classy females. good sound. good tone of voice. being heard by the right pple thats a video that cld easily get the artist signed. good job artist n crew. maybe soon i may see u on BET signed to maybach music. huh!
Big up my neighbour addison! The critics should make u stronger and not break u! I rather u picking up a “rick-ross” vibes and making a “wack” video than putting a gun to poor people’s head and robbing dem or u by st.john’s school block selling drugs to the helpless addicts!keep doing your thing friend …music is ur passion so go ahead and make music!!!! Don’t worry with the donkeys!
As a musician one should be able to take negative criticism as well as The positive, now with that being said … where’s the originality, What’s up with the Rick Ross grunt and REALLY ! What’s music coming to this ??!! Showing “niggas” you can afford alcohol. Please wheel and come again underneath that facade there has to be an artist under there somewhere. When you’ve got talented Dominicans paving the way and then watch this crap it’s like -_- WTF ! We just took 10 steps back
You are so right, there is absolutely not one ounce of talent anywhere near that excuse for artistry or musical composition, oh and how I hate to see Sisters prostituting them selves to look european.
why the rick ross talk???? i dont get it? really is it the beard?? cause he aint talking like rosay… Dominicans are so sad…smh … the song sounds like the young man is saying despite the foolish talk he still doing his thing… GREAT JOB!!! Keep it up !!!
since when did having a beard means u mimicking an individual?
why do dominicans think it is a smart thing to sound stupid all the time… congrats young man… looks on point and delivery the same… 
instant replay
Don’t see how this video implies the lifestyle and trials any young Dominicans face. He’s talking about being better than other ‘n*gguhs’ . Very poor lyrics. Good video though
I am still awaiting a release of Irish Folk Music so I could jump up and say “yea, de yout dem tryin a ting.”
Getting tired of all these imported genres and the fake accents. Jamaicans are laughing at the way we trying to imitate them and the black Americans must be saying we have no talent. Sad.
i cant understand the comment of so called ppl we are to look up to. if it was a drug bust with these youth i bet u will say young ppl nowadays and discriminate. now they are staying out of trouble doing something that they love and are still get ridicule. have u listen to the lyrics of the song did u actually take the time out to grasp the message, i bet you didn’t but u running your mouth about no talent. why don’t you try it ? the world is evolving so should you and don’t try to bring dwn the young ppl
ps i have nothing against culture
Lol. Ayee!!!!!!!!!!!! Boy respect dominicans wi…… Smfh….. Jus sittin infront a PC running their trap and crying down ppl dat trying to do omething positive……try getting allu off the keyboard and start doing something with your life..After we wonder why every other country ahead of us…
i think the video is ok. and keep it up my brother is typical dominicans always keeping other dominicans down. support local ….. i rather they spend thier time making tacking videos as u all are saying than to smoke n steal or sell drugs
bigg up my brother
I applaud the attempt. It is very good that our youth are trying to do something positive. Next time I suggest that the rapper articulate the words of the song because I could not understand what he was saying.
Constructive criticism
im not against de artiste. im against his style and creativity.my point is he should be having his own style instead of trying to imitate a style which americans thereselves don’t even like. last album rick ros released had if not all or near all his tunes and beats sounding alike.is that what u want for our own up coming artiste?stupid peoples when r we gonna learn. And to the Ambo guy u r geting somewhere keep up the good vibes. but don’t copy them other producers style. i compered it with some others,u have style and its very good.
pretty good try bro.. keep up the work !!! Meanwhile…And it is a ” CONTROVERSIAL ” video because…?
tht u clng cntrvsy vdeo? well u dnt lstn to musk n wtch musk vdeos.
But wait a minute…are you flipping serious about the omission of vowels in your words? Goodness, I had to read this sentence over, twice! In other matters…Addison I think you are making steps in a positive direction, kudos on that. And like every aspect of life where one is trying to establish him/herself, criticisms will come. Fret not thyself, just keep the vybez coming, progression will happen as time goes by.
u suck…… Stay original…u ain’t damn Rick Ross smh
small man your names says it all. we have alot of talent here and the youth are finally bringing it out and that is what you have to say. with people thinking like you its no wonder we are where we are today and not further in the entertainment industry.
A-DiDi good job.
… and that’s the best line you could come up with “Stay Original” … U well wish u could be on that boat, in that video, a member of the group even … but your lack of appreciation for talent, local talent at that, is obviously lacking … Jealous much????
As I always say I am not a fan of the hip hop but I would like to congratulate the young people who keep producing these good quality music videos and also to the artists who are doing some good work. Keep on striving to get better. I do have one criticism of the song though- I just could not get the lyrics – my advise is to work on the clarity and diction. One more thing – the word nigga is and should not be identifiable with hip hop . Essentially you can produce a god song hip hop without the despicable word ” Nigga ” – I need not go into the “historics”
Aleast young people trying to make a living through music rather than drugs .keep it up it will only get better .haters back off and support positive living
While I applaud the youth action to find a positive outlet for their talents and I support the artistic vision, creativity and overall intent of the musicians, I truly wished that they would follow their own lyrics and rep where you coming from. Being Dominican is more than just waving a flag, I really am disturbed by the accent copying prevalent among our young artists, why do reggae artists have to sound Jamaican or rappers sound American? Represent where you come from then maybe we will get international recognition more easily because then and only then will you be unique and genuine. Just my two cents!
You are definitely right about that. They are doing a good job with their creativity, but wish they sounded more Dominican. I listen to African “hip-life” music (a combination of R&B and rap) and the artist there sound totally african….slipping in some local languages and dialects…NEVER changing their accents. Their music is truly unique.
Other than that, we must be proud of our youths who are trying to remain positive and stay out of trouble.
If you doing dancehalll you must have the jamaican accent for it to be authentic dancehall. If you doing rap and the accent not on point it doesnt sound good. When byron lee who is a jamaican was singing soca he went away from his jamaican accent. Its just how it is. Doesnt mean you are being less of a dominican if you sing dancehall with a jamaican accent. If you speaking with it in conversation then that is a different story.
sorry Blaze my point is it still doesn’t sound authentic and that is my problem! Accent aside! Why don’t we come up with some beats which mix our Caribbean flavour with what we have imported and make something fresh something that the American Rap Market doesn’t have, something the Jamaicans cannot identify as copycat! Something that has a uniquely Dominican twist. Just a suggestion. Because I recognise that our youth are talented and we need to take that talent to the next level.
Sorry I had to reply under your post but there’s no reply button for “just me” post. @just me Maybe because right know there is no major recording label out there signing artist for “Caribbean flavor”. Just like everyone else he’s looking for a way out the bottom, trying to get to the top. And in other to do that he has to cater to what the people wants, what sells. Not what you think he should do.
This video is really good but the comments below shows how i would say we holding back our own people. what you rather them do go shooting down the town. I am in miami and he isnt trying to sound like rick ross this is the act of a local stepping. I sure if he was in miami n get signed by dj kaled we the best they you guys would then say he is from dominca!!
it’s DJ Khaled.. smdh
DNO paying you to check spelling/typo’s. Hope your head don’t drop off while you shaking it.
So right! After you make it… oh Mr from DA wi.. . I know his mother. Before that? You’re never good enough.
Agreed…Evolution into a modern mindset is definitely struggling to take flight in My island..Could these negative comments be a direct result of the brain drain situation in Dominica..Ambo visuals did a great job….the video vixens were up to standard and the fellas swagged out to match the lyrics…overall great job..I watched the video several times.Btw im in MIAMI 2….n he is not trying to imitate no Rick Ross….Focus on going mainstream DiDi…it may well get u signed
Nice vybes. Don’t worry wid de haters. That’s where we coming from! u
said it!
This video is seriously lacking.
I thought the same thing
the swaga thing originated from gay movement,do the knowledge. now you can’t tell who is gay or straight they all dress alike. always remember who are the designers of these new fashion trends, gays! so keep following fashion and see where it gets us.
sounds like yall wrote this one a little too quickly. Did you have a professional read over the lyrics? why say “you come from a land where you cya get none? and that you come from the bottom?? I am from Dominica and I don’t share that sentiment. I couldn’t make out a lot of the lyrics and I know the artist speaks English. There was an overall lack of articulation and the sound was mediocre and easy to forget. The video was “ok” tho … just a tad bit tacky.. You might need to seek KaYYo’s advice when doing your next video…
This rap & video lack originality & creativity.We’ve seen it all before, the only thing added is the Dominican flag & 767 instead of some US area code. Waste of time, resources & energy. The video production team, however, has good camera & editing skills. The content is crappy.
Honestly I see absoutely nothing controversial about the song or video. Thumbs up to you your men. The vocals are good, some of the others should haved chimed in with a few lyrics, but great job overall.
bloddy hell give the young people a break you go try doing something
Dominicans again, SADIST, you are either stupid, or JEALOUS… Shut Da up if you can’t support!!!!!
hahahahaha loolol @sadist
hahahahah lololol @sadist
STUPESSSSSSSSSSSSS.STOP trying to sound like RICK ROSS.and yuh raping actions are off.
i smell a hater,if u can do better well take center stage boo boo if nt dem shut ur
so if some one has a different opinion they are a hater? we need more than serious help in this island.
Giving an opinion, is a good thing, but giving a critic with a put down is pompous and down right ignorant…we Diminicans no longer leaves in the past…wise up, PILGRIM!!!
Typical Dom-In-A-Can….Always crying down their own Pple…..Positive or Negative….Video Nice….Track Cool..Keep it up….
I dont get any rick ross vibes from that. Stop being a hater.
smdh wit yall posers….addi doing his thing and reping the land we came from…as kirdii stated above…if the youth man was in the states and making that same move his making now…haters and fools like you wouldn’t be saying none…my point is…straight up…its a clean vid…clear message….support or simply shut up…negativity is pointless yo….just hoping ur sorry self aint a dominican..orrr from the west indies for that matter
this video is rubbish he acts like he aint even from freaking am a dominican and no matter where i live on this earth and trust me lived an most of the major continents i dont try act or sound different. boats and alcohol and nigga and s come on all i gotta do is lol fine if u trying something but be real