Junia-T facts for kids

Junia-T is the stage name for a talented Canadian musician named Jonathan Lindo. He is a rapper from Toronto, Ontario. Junia-T is well-known for his album Studio Monk. This album was even considered for a big award called the 2020 Polaris Music Prize.

Who is Junia-T?

Junia-T, whose real name is Jonathan Lindo, is a Canadian rapper. He comes from the city of Toronto in Ontario. A "stage name" is like a special nickname an artist uses when they perform. Junia-T is famous for his unique music style.

Junia-T's Musical Journey

Before becoming a solo artist, Junia-T was part of a music group called Smash Brovaz. A "duo" means a group with two members. They released an album together in 2012 called Think It’s A Game?.

After that, Junia-T started his solo career. His first album on his own was Eye See You, released in 2014. At first, he felt a bit sad because his first solo album didn't become very popular. He even thought about stopping music for a while.

Finding New Inspiration

Luckily, Junia-T found new energy and ideas for his music. This happened after he joined special music sessions called Riot Club. These sessions were led by another artist named Addy Papa. Being part of these sessions helped him feel excited about making music again.

After this, he signed with a music company called Pirates Blend. His second solo album, Studio Monk, was released by this company in January 2020. This album was a big success for him. It was even "longlisted" for the Polaris Music Prize. This means it was one of many albums considered for a major Canadian music award.

Working with Jessie Reyez

Besides making his own music, Junia-T also works as a "touring DJ". This means he travels with other artists and plays music for their live shows. He often works with the popular singer Jessie Reyez. Jessie Reyez also sang on some songs on both of Junia-T's solo albums.