ALL chops it up ith JD Era about his new mixtape Th1rte3n, what got him into rapping, indie vs. major, travelling, our local scene, album plans and more!

Something has to be said for those artists North of the Border, they put the work in. Vying for radio love on Canada’s only urban station is a battle in itself, but getting the folks down south and across the water to open their ears to your product can make even the strongest man falter.

But when you put JD Era under the spotlight, you conclude that this disciple of Hip-Hop is determined to make sure those doors opened by the likes of Kardinal Offishall, K’oS, Swollen Members and his home-boy Drake stay open. This is not a passing phase for JD, he isn’t doing this because he can’t do anything else, repping Toronto and creating music is simply what he enjoys the most.

Upon recognizing that this was the path he was going to take, JD ERA set to infiltrating the streets with a collection of mixtapes. His most recent Th1rt3en has been welcomed by fans and critics a1like. It gives folks a chance to gravitate to the consistency he exudes and at the same time anticipate the as of yet untitled album which he will be releasing later this year through his own imprint.

As competent in the boardroom as he is in the booth, JD Era is proof that the crème de la crème from T-Town doesn’t necessarily need that major label love. They are just going to get on and do it anyway.

Read the full interview here!

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