He has worked with artists such as Nas, Gza, Kardinal Offishall, The Clipse, and has also cut several tracks with longtime friend Drake.
He has also released a number of mixtapes and singles, and in the Juno Awards of 2013 his album No Handouts was nominated for Rap Recording of the Year.
A friend, Bad Nuze, brought him into his studio for a number of recording sessions, and JD Era stated "I never looked back."
Around 2010 he was a member of the group Wise Guys, along with Bishop Brigante, Ken Masters, Jonny Roxx, Young Tony (aka Hush) and Drake.
According to Hip Hop Canada, "The group’s biggest claim to fame as a unit was several diss songs including 'Goodnight & Goodluck' and 'Good Riddance.
'"[8] He released the mixtape I'm Coming to America in 2010 on Black Market, which increased his exposure in the United States, and had production from artists such as Drake.
[5] For 2011 and 2012 he wrote the theme song for The Score network's Court Surfing NBA program, which was broadcast in Canada.
He and his manager met Raekwon in April 2011[citation needed][5] at a show in Winnipeg,[9] stating"He had heard my name going around the city and wanted to meet me.
In July 2013 he was a guest artist on the Tony Touch track "Unorthodox," also featuring Ghostface Killah, RZA, and Raekwon.
The album was mixed by DJ T.LO,[15] and music videos were released as well, with "Rice In Chinatown" directed by Machete Cortez, and "That Ain't My Style" produced by RoadsArt.
[15] In June 2014 JD Era released the music video for his track "Mary," on his #EraFriday series of singles.
[17] While based in Mississauga, he has spent time living and working on music in New York City,[1] and has performed in the UK.