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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

press - CBC

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, 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

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

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

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

FOOT LOCKER COMMERCIAL - FOOT LOCKER

FOOT LOCKER COMMERCIAL - FOOT LOCKER

NO HANDOUTS - DATPIFF

Clothing by White Gold - JUDE STAR

“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

“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

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

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

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

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

Posted by Vish Khanna on Jul 12, 2012 - CBC

Posted by Vish Khanna on Jul 12, 2012 - CBC

JD ERA feat. DRAKE- BLACK MAGIC - BMMG

JD ERA feat. DRAKE- BLACK MAGIC - BMMG

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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