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Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF

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Established on Jan, 2014
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"IV FLAWLESS BIRTHDAY NIGHT / IN-STORE JD ERA"

Saturday, June 1, 2013 was the fourth anniversary of the Flawless shops. For the occasion, a big promotion was launched in both Flawless stores, Toronto artist, nominated for Juno that year, JD Era came to visit us for an in-store in Trois-Rivières and for a show during a private open bar party who’s organized to celebrate this event - FLAWLESS


"IV FLAWLESS BIRTHDAY NIGHT / IN-STORE JD ERA"

Saturday, June 1, 2013 was the fourth anniversary of the Flawless shops. For the occasion, a big promotion was launched in both Flawless stores, Toronto artist, nominated for Juno that year, JD Era came to visit us for an in-store in Trois-Rivières and for a show during a private open bar party who’s organized to celebrate this event - FLAWLESS


"JD Era"

Born April 15, 1985, Joseph “JD ERA” Dako was raised in Mississauga, Ontario and developed a love for music at an early age. This love keeps him listening to everything from Jay-Z to James Brown. He started rapping at the age of 14 and began making a name for himself throughout ciphers at local shows and concerts. At age 16 Era began writing rhymes and entered and won his first freestyle competition. His passion for battling other emcees has gained him a reputation as one of the top freestyle lyricists in Toronto. This summer he solidified his reputation with a victory at the Mark Ecko Getting Up Festival’s Freestyle Competition. Under the watchful eye of an energetic crowd and prestigious judges such as Mr.X, JD defeated 15 other emcees and emerged as the last man standing. This was one of the many highlights in his young and promising career.

Only twenty years young, JD is well aware that he is fairly new to the industry, and is more then willing to pay his dues. This summer he was one of the few featured artists on the Nike Battlegrounds Coat Of Arms compilation. He was also invited to perform in front of thousands at the Nike Battlegrounds tournament alongside international artist Kardinal Offishall among others. By the end of 2005 JD had completed two singles added to both Flow 93.5 and 91.5 The Beat. The first track “Ride Clean” received light rotation on both stations. The second, entitled “Take Me Home” featuring Sumeet took urban radio by storm.
- LAST FM


"Raekwon Talks New Signee JD Era, Wu-Tang Anniversary Plans"

Raekwon is ready to make Toronto "rumble": the NYC rapper, who celebrates two decades with the Wu-Tang Clan next year and plans to drop another solo album next year, has opened a Canadian office for his record label, Ice H2o, and signed Toronto rapper JD Era to the imprint.


- BILLBOARD


"Raekwon Talks New Signee JD Era, Wu-Tang Anniversary Plans"

Raekwon is ready to make Toronto "rumble": the NYC rapper, who celebrates two decades with the Wu-Tang Clan next year and plans to drop another solo album next year, has opened a Canadian office for his record label, Ice H2o, and signed Toronto rapper JD Era to the imprint.


- BILLBOARD


"“Kill Kill Kill” – Madchild ft. Bishop Lamont & JD Era"

Madchild teams up with Bishop Lamont and JD Era on the track "Kill Kill Kill" off of his new release Lawn Mower Man. This one is a banger! Listen to "Kill Kill Kill" below. S/O to 2DopeBoyz for premiering the track here.
- MADD CHILD


"NEW CANADIAN MUSIC"

Unorthodox (Tony Touch feat. Raekwon, JD ERA, Ghostface Killah, RZA)
- NEW CANADIAN MUSIC


"NEW CANADIAN MUSIC"

Unorthodox (Tony Touch feat. Raekwon, JD ERA, Ghostface Killah, RZA)
- NEW CANADIAN MUSIC


"CBC MUSIC"

press - CBC


"Toronto Rapper JD Era Signs with Raekwon's Label"

Toronto, ON-based rapper JD Era has officially signed with Ice H2O Records, a label owned and operated by Wu-Tang Clan veteran Raekwon. HipHopDX points to a statement from the rapper, who says, "I'm excited to be working with Raekwon and the Ice H2O family... We're looking forward to doing some big things for hip-hop in this country."

- Excalim News


"Toronto Rapper JD Era Signs with Raekwon's Label"

Toronto, ON-based rapper JD Era has officially signed with Ice H2O Records, a label owned and operated by Wu-Tang Clan veteran Raekwon. HipHopDX points to a statement from the rapper, who says, "I'm excited to be working with Raekwon and the Ice H2O family... We're looking forward to doing some big things for hip-hop in this country."

- Excalim News


"2014 JUNO Awards"

Press release for 2013 - JD Era quotes - Aboriginal Music Maitoba


"2014 JUNO Awards"

Press release for 2013 - JD Era quotes - Aboriginal Music Maitoba


"JD Era - Red Carpet"

JD Era interview on red carpet 2013. - MuchMusic / Juno Awards


"NIKE FOOT LOCKER COMMERCIAL"

FOOT LOCKER COMMERCIAL - FOOT LOCKER


"NIKE FOOT LOCKER COMMERCIAL"

FOOT LOCKER COMMERCIAL - FOOT LOCKER


"JD Era No Handouts"

NO HANDOUTS - DATPIFF


"JD ERA PHOTO SHOOT"

Clothing by White Gold - JUDE STAR


"Canada, Eh? – JD Era"

“Real Canadian kush, you can smell it through winter coats. Canada, eh? You from Canada, eh? Inside this Canada Goose, ain’t nothin for me to say, but…” - CONNECT DA DOT


"Canada, Eh? – JD Era"

“Real Canadian kush, you can smell it through winter coats. Canada, eh? You from Canada, eh? Inside this Canada Goose, ain’t nothin for me to say, but…” - CONNECT DA DOT


"HARBOURFRONT"

Many rappers have tried to step up to the challenge of being one of the vanguards of Toronto’s Hip Hop scene. JD Era, a Toronto titan in the urban scene, is one of the few who has managed to push himself into that position with his unbelievable talent and tenacity. We spoke with the young, skilled rapper briefly about himself and his career - HARBOURFRONT


"HARBOURFRONT"

Many rappers have tried to step up to the challenge of being one of the vanguards of Toronto’s Hip Hop scene. JD Era, a Toronto titan in the urban scene, is one of the few who has managed to push himself into that position with his unbelievable talent and tenacity. We spoke with the young, skilled rapper briefly about himself and his career - HARBOURFRONT


"JD Era "Turn This Up" (ft. Sardokie)"

Toronto-based rapper and Raekwon protégé JD Era announced his arrival with his No Handouts mixtape earlier this year. Now, he's returned with a new track called "Turn This Up."

The busy beat for this number, which comes courtesy of fellow Torontonian DZL, warrants the song title alone as you'll want to focus in on the bass-heavy riddims. All of it provides a solid atmosphere for Era to deliver his rhymes alongside collaborator Sardokie. - EXLAIM CANADA


"JD Era "Turn This Up" (ft. Sardokie)"

Toronto-based rapper and Raekwon protégé JD Era announced his arrival with his No Handouts mixtape earlier this year. Now, he's returned with a new track called "Turn This Up."

The busy beat for this number, which comes courtesy of fellow Torontonian DZL, warrants the song title alone as you'll want to focus in on the bass-heavy riddims. All of it provides a solid atmosphere for Era to deliver his rhymes alongside collaborator Sardokie. - EXLAIM CANADA


"Allow me to reintroduce myself: JD Era"

Posted by Vish Khanna on Jul 12, 2012 - CBC


"Allow me to reintroduce myself: JD Era"

Posted by Vish Khanna on Jul 12, 2012 - CBC


"JD ERA feat. DRAKE- BLACK MAGIC"

JD ERA feat. DRAKE- BLACK MAGIC - BMMG


"JD ERA feat. DRAKE- BLACK MAGIC"

JD ERA feat. DRAKE- BLACK MAGIC - BMMG


"A DAY IN THE LIFE OF JD ERA"

Here some footage on JD Era while in anticipation on his New Mixtape "No Handouts" which drops on April 16th - ICE WATER


"A DAY IN THE LIFE OF JD ERA"

Here some footage on JD Era while in anticipation on his New Mixtape "No Handouts" which drops on April 16th - ICE WATER


"JD Era f/ Lokz - Change (Prod. Ritchie of Soundsmith) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)"

A young man is surrounded by life's troubles and obstacles. He is in search of something positive to give him hope, he finds it in the words of JD Era. "Change" is the second single off The Real Frequency's "The New North" compilation featuring some of Toronto's finest. JD Era and Lokz provide fitting rhymes and vocals for this Soundsmith produced beat.
- BMMG


"JD Era f/ Lokz - Change (Prod. Ritchie of Soundsmith) (OFFICIAL VIDEO)"

A young man is surrounded by life's troubles and obstacles. He is in search of something positive to give him hope, he finds it in the words of JD Era. "Change" is the second single off The Real Frequency's "The New North" compilation featuring some of Toronto's finest. JD Era and Lokz provide fitting rhymes and vocals for this Soundsmith produced beat.
- BMMG


"[OFFICIAL VIDEO] JD ERA - SMOKING GOOD"

OFFICIAL SINGLE OFF JD ERA NEW MIXTAPE "NO HANDOUTS" WHICH YOU CAN DOWNLOAD FOR FREE AT DATPIFF.COM http://www.datpiff.com/JD-Era-No-Handouts-mixtape.338632.html - ICE WATER


"[OFFICIAL VIDEO] JD ERA - SMOKING GOOD"

OFFICIAL SINGLE OFF JD ERA NEW MIXTAPE "NO HANDOUTS" WHICH YOU CAN DOWNLOAD FOR FREE AT DATPIFF.COM http://www.datpiff.com/JD-Era-No-Handouts-mixtape.338632.html - ICE WATER


"[OFFICIAL VIDEO] RAEKWON FT JD ERA "SOLDIER'S STORY""

Download "unexpected Victory" Mixtape at Datpiff.com
http://www.datpiff.com/Raekwon-Unexpected-Victory-mixtape.295793.html - ICE WATER


"[OFFICIAL VIDEO] RAEKWON FT JD ERA "SOLDIER'S STORY""

Download "unexpected Victory" Mixtape at Datpiff.com
http://www.datpiff.com/Raekwon-Unexpected-Victory-mixtape.295793.html - ICE WATER


"JD Era - You Know This"

Music video by JD Era performing You Know This. (C) 2011 Black Market Music Group - BMMG


"JD Era - You Know This"

Music video by JD Era performing You Know This. (C) 2011 Black Market Music Group - BMMG


"JD Era - Fame and Fortune ft. Lokz"

Music video by JD Era performing Fame and Fortune. (C) 2011 Black Market Music Group - BMMG


"JD Era - Fame and Fortune ft. Lokz"

Music video by JD Era performing Fame and Fortune. (C) 2011 Black Market Music Group - BMMG


"JD ERA INTERVIEW WITH FRONT PAGE MAGAZINE PLUS HIS PERFORMANCE AT YOUTH DAY 2012"

FRONT PAGE MAGAZINE HAD A EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JD ERA RIGHT BEFORE HE HIT THE STAGE AT YOUTH DAY 2012 - FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE


"JD ERA INTERVIEW WITH FRONT PAGE MAGAZINE PLUS HIS PERFORMANCE AT YOUTH DAY 2012"

FRONT PAGE MAGAZINE HAD A EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JD ERA RIGHT BEFORE HE HIT THE STAGE AT YOUTH DAY 2012 - FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE


"#VLOG- LUXURY RAP/ FISKER CAR DEALERSHIP VIDEO"

LAST VIDEO TO RAKEWON'S UNEXPECTED VIDEO WHICH U CAN DOWNLOAD NOW AT DATPIFF.COM http://www.datpiff.com/Raekwon-Unexpected-Victory-mixtape.295793.html BUT ALSO RAEKWON WENT INTO FISKER DEALERSHIP IN UTAH. - ICE H20


"#VLOG- LUXURY RAP/ FISKER CAR DEALERSHIP VIDEO"

LAST VIDEO TO RAKEWON'S UNEXPECTED VIDEO WHICH U CAN DOWNLOAD NOW AT DATPIFF.COM http://www.datpiff.com/Raekwon-Unexpected-Victory-mixtape.295793.html BUT ALSO RAEKWON WENT INTO FISKER DEALERSHIP IN UTAH. - ICE H20


"Thisis50: JD Era Speaks On Growing Up In Toronto, Raekwon, Spits A Freestyle & More"

Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with JD Era for an exclusive interview.
- THISIS50


"Thisis50: JD Era Speaks On Growing Up In Toronto, Raekwon, Spits A Freestyle & More"

Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with JD Era for an exclusive interview.
- THISIS50


"Advertisement Home > Features > DX Next > JD Era Discusses Raekwon Being A Mentor, Influenced By Canadian Emcee Greats JD Era Discusses Raekwon Being A Mentor, Influenced By Canadian Emcee Greats"

Exclusive: The Toronto emcee discusses his relationship with Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon and his newest mixtape featuring Mac Miller, Lex Luger and 9th Wonder.

Canadian rapper JD Era is quickly becoming a household name here in the U.S. But the Toronto emcee is no freshman to the rap game. With his last release Th1rte3n available on I-Tunes and a well-earned reputation as one of Canada’s best freestylers, the award-winning emcee is the marquee artist to represent Raekwon’s Ice H20 Records, making Era’s American debut a defining moment for Canadian Hip Hop. - HIP HOP DX


"Advertisement Home > Features > DX Next > JD Era Discusses Raekwon Being A Mentor, Influenced By Canadian Emcee Greats JD Era Discusses Raekwon Being A Mentor, Influenced By Canadian Emcee Greats"

Exclusive: The Toronto emcee discusses his relationship with Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon and his newest mixtape featuring Mac Miller, Lex Luger and 9th Wonder.

Canadian rapper JD Era is quickly becoming a household name here in the U.S. But the Toronto emcee is no freshman to the rap game. With his last release Th1rte3n available on I-Tunes and a well-earned reputation as one of Canada’s best freestylers, the award-winning emcee is the marquee artist to represent Raekwon’s Ice H20 Records, making Era’s American debut a defining moment for Canadian Hip Hop. - HIP HOP DX


"JD Era : le nouvel artiste de Raekwon !"

D Era vient de Toronto au Canada comme Drake. En 2009 les deux jeunes rappeurs ont même travaillé ensemble. Depuis l'un a rejoint l'équipe de Lil Wayne et l'autre "charbonne" avec une le légendaire MC du Shaolin : Raekwon The Chef.

Depuis le dabut de cette année Raekwon The Chef est bien Discret. Début janvier il a sorti sa mixtape "Unexpected Victory" avec d'ailleurs beaucoup de bonnes chansons et Depuis...plus rien ! Il se consacre plus sur la carrière de son talentueux jeune artiste.

Rae est avec Ghostace un des membres les plus actifs du Wu. Espérons qu'il insufflera en JD Era son éthique de travail. Ains qui sait i il pourra lui aussi peut-être rejoindre son ancien compadre Drake au sommet du Billboard américain. - BOOKSA-P.COM


"JD Era : le nouvel artiste de Raekwon !"

D Era vient de Toronto au Canada comme Drake. En 2009 les deux jeunes rappeurs ont même travaillé ensemble. Depuis l'un a rejoint l'équipe de Lil Wayne et l'autre "charbonne" avec une le légendaire MC du Shaolin : Raekwon The Chef.

Depuis le dabut de cette année Raekwon The Chef est bien Discret. Début janvier il a sorti sa mixtape "Unexpected Victory" avec d'ailleurs beaucoup de bonnes chansons et Depuis...plus rien ! Il se consacre plus sur la carrière de son talentueux jeune artiste.

Rae est avec Ghostace un des membres les plus actifs du Wu. Espérons qu'il insufflera en JD Era son éthique de travail. Ains qui sait i il pourra lui aussi peut-être rejoindre son ancien compadre Drake au sommet du Billboard américain. - BOOKSA-P.COM


"MMVA'S"



Raekwon (left) and JD Era on the redcarpet at the MMVA's (MuchMusic Video Awards) in Toronto on Sunday June 17, 2012. (Ernest Doroszuk/QMI AGENCY)
- THE TORONTO SUN


"MMVA'S"



Raekwon (left) and JD Era on the redcarpet at the MMVA's (MuchMusic Video Awards) in Toronto on Sunday June 17, 2012. (Ernest Doroszuk/QMI AGENCY)
- THE TORONTO SUN


"JD Era x Raekwon"

Nothing like a wavy-haired chick that'll hook up your 'fit and pick out the best cigar for you. - VIBE


"JD Era x Raekwon"

Nothing like a wavy-haired chick that'll hook up your 'fit and pick out the best cigar for you. - VIBE


"JD ERA"

http://www.jdera.net/ - BLACK MARKET MUSIC GROUP INC


Discography

Raekwon - 2012 Mercy Freestyle ft. Kardinal Offishall - Single - 2012 Snapbacks & Tattoos - Freestyle - 2012 No Hand Outs - Mixtape - 2012 Smoking Good Video (Dir. Cartel Films) - 2012 "Mount Olympus" Video (Directed by Footage) - 2012 "Hate Me Later" Video - (Directed by Michael Douglas) - 2012 "Comeback Season" Nike Commercial - 2012 "Court Surfing" The Score Network Intro - 2010 - 2012

2005 Marc Ecko Freestyle Champion
2005
Nike Battleground selected artist
2006
Pony Freestyle Champion
2007
Tag Records Survival of the Freshest Rap Battle Winner
2008
Flow 93.5fm Nominee Best Mixtape Coming To America
2008 -2009
WBLK 2X Nominee Unsigned Hype Best Single
2010 -TIMAs Award Winner Best Rap Artist
2010 Released Thirteen Mixtape
2010 -2011 Stylus Award 3x Nominee Best Rap Artist
2010 2011 Awarded theme music The Scores NBA Court Surfing
2011
2 video singles charted on Much Music countdowns You Know This & Fame & Fortune 2012 Footlocker Commercial theme song Come Back Season with PK Subban & NBA Tristan Thompson

2012 Featured on Green Latern Invade the Game project
2012
Billboard Announcement Raekwon from Wu-Tang Talks New Signee
2012
Multiples appearance on Raekwons Unexpected Victory project (5 features) with 2 lead videos 2012 Unexpected Victory Tour 18 dates in Canada & 40 dates in the U.S
2013
Released No Handouts
2012 Released video The Greatest ft Raekwon charted on Muchvibe
2013
Featured on Tony Touch 50 MCs album Unorthodox featuring RZA, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon 2013 Mobo Award Winner Best Rap Artist

2013 Juno Award Nominee Best Rap Recording - No Handouts 2014 Do You Know Mary Tour 15 date Canadian tour
2014
Featured on The Hangout NBA TV for All-star wrap up 2014 Black Canadian Nominated Best Male Hip Hop Act 2014 Barz Mixtape (EraFridays Releases) & EP release TBA


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Bio

Over the last 5 years the landscape of Canadian hip hop has changed drastically. With more artists crossing borders then ever before, new generations of internationally known entertainers are emerging from the country. A stable name and force in the culture for several years, JD Era is proving with each new release that he's next up. Over the years Era has performed alongside artists like Nas, Gza, Kardinal Offishall, Tyga, Drake, Method Man, Red Man, Raekwon, Ryan Leslie, Ghostface Killah, Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Gucci Mane, The Clipse, Mac Miller, Terminology, Currensy and Freddie Gibbs to name a few. With 5 solid mix tapes that received acclaim, Era has charted on Much Music and other notable music countdowns with his always-stunning visuals. In 2011, Era secured the theme song spot on The Score networks Court Surfing, an NBA program broadcast across Canada as well as the Footlocker Nike commercial "Comeback Season" ft. NHL Hockey Player PK Subban & NBA Player Tristan Thompson.

2012 and 2013 would become landmark years in Era's career, after catching the attention of Wu-Tang legend Raekwon, he was signed to the Chef's newly formed indie imprint Ice H20 Records. This coincided with an American tour, and a formal introduction of the Toronto underground vet to the American urban industry. Ice H20 built an office and set up shop on Yonge Street to better coordinate and work with Era and the presence and change in the Canadian industry was immediately felt. Era's latest project "No Hand Out's" featured cuts with Raekwon, Mac Miller, and production from 9th Wonder and Lex Luger among others.

All of Era's releases for the project began hitting major American media and blogs from the jump, the whole industry was taking notice and starting to put a face to the name. With features on XXLMag.com, TheSource, XclusivesZone, 2DopeBoyz, RapRadar and more of the industry's top taste making sites, the buzz for Era and his movement began to grow. While slowing building his name south of the border, his career in Canada was sky rocketing. With video's hitting Canada's national video station Much Music, and constant performances; the deluxe iTunes version of the "No Handouts" was nominated for the 2013 Juno Awards for Best Rap Recording.

While Era had been supported for years by many of Canada's leading urban media outlets, the music industry as a whole was now seeing him develop before their eyes. Becoming a playlist regular at Canada's top urban radio station Flow 93.5 FM in Toronto, Era built a solid and supportive fan base. Multiple cuts from "No Handouts" would wind up hitting airwaves internationally as well; Era was coming into his own. After multiple appearances with Wu-Tang Clans Raekwon, Era also put in some work on the Chef's latest project "Unexpected Victory" with 5 features and 2 lead videos for tracks "Just A Toast" & "Soldier Story". "Unexpected Victory" gained Era a tour with Raekwon. They completed a 13-date Canadian tour across Canada and wrapped up a 40-date U.S Tour which lead up to the official release of "No Handouts" released April 16th 2012 and aptly referred to as 416.

Currently recording his follow up project to "No Handouts" and constantly working and traveling, JD Era is gearing up to start dropping new releases this summer in preparation for the official "JD Era No Handouts" Canadian Tour. With some major features and singles in the works, the new project promises to raise the bar even further for the Toronto MC's career and take him to new heights. Catch JD Era in your city bringing his Juno nominated project on the road across Canada this summer!

Honing his skills as a crowd rocker on over 50 dates last year, Era is a known entertainer and gives his all every time he touches the stage. Check out some live footage of JD Era on the road here: http://youtu.be/wP4nprpJ9mM