Junia-T

Junia-T is the stage name of Jonathan Lindo, a Canadian rapper from Toronto, Ontario.^[1] He is most noted for his album Studio Monk, which was longlisted for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize.^[2]

He was previously associated with the duo Smash Brovaz,^[3] who released the album Think It’s A Game? in 2012.^[4] Junia-T then released his solo debut Eye See You in 2014.^[5] Discouraged by the album's lack of success, he considered quitting the music business for a time, but found his creative perspective refreshed after joining Addy Papa's Riot Club sessions.^[1] He signed with Pirates Blend,^[6] Studio Monk, his second album, was released on that label in January 2020.^[7]

He also works as touring DJ with Jessie Reyez,^[6] who contributed vocals on both of Junia-T's solo albums.