ABOUT JFD
Short Bio
John From Dawson is an Anishinabe powerhouse performer/artist born and raised in Dawson City, Yukon. Since 2019, John uses his hip-hop music, music videos, and his social media posts to display his positive outlook on life and follow his dreams. Performing in both Yukon and British Columbia, music festivals and select venues, John has opened for rappers Havaih Mighty and Snak the Ripper. John consistently delivers performances that radiate talent, positivity and a genuine connection with audiences to make all his performances unforgettable.
Long Bio
John From Dawson is an Anishinabe powerhouse performer/artist born and raised in Dawson City, Yukon. John’s creativity and high energy is in partly the result of his upbringing in an off grid cabin, across the Yukon River, west of Dawson City. John often found himself alone with his thoughts and imagination as his daily life rarely found him in larger social groups other than at school. John was always interested in music and performance. He performed with the Han Singers and Dancers from the age of 9 until his early teens. John decided to move to Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, in grade 12. He wanted to experience life in a large school as Dawson School is very small.
It didn’t take long for the small town kid to acquire the nickname “John From Dawson'' due to his stunts and personality.
After moving back to Dawson, nineteen year old John from Dawson experienced multiple life changing events that led him to releasing his emotions through writing and talking to his notebook. Before long he started turning those emotional words into full length songs and creating his own beats to back them up.
What started as an emotional reaction and release, became John’s entire life . Since 2019 he has released three full length albums, multiple singles, and several professional quality music videos. John performed as an emerging artist at the Dawson City Music Festival. He has closed out Keno Music Festival twice as John From Dawson and again in 2024 as the lead singer for Baby Ronka and the Boy Friends. John has opened for rappers Havaih Mighty and Snak the Ripper.
John continues to fill several Yukon and British Columbia bars and special events. He is currently working on a EP to be released in Spring of 2025. John consistently delivers performances that radiate talent, positivity and a genuine connection with audiences to make all his performances unforgettable.
“What sets John apart isn’t just his talent but his genuine connection with the community. He radiates positivity and often invites audience members to join him on stage, breaking down barriers and creating a shared experience that stays with people long after the show ends.” “His energy and charisma captivated the crowd and set a new standard for our festival.”
- Cud Eastbound, Director, Keno City Music Festival, November, 2024
-Janice Cliff (aka Dj 993 to the Y0B)
“I’ve had my radar on John From Dawson since the early days of his career. From the get go, his stage presence, charisma, and fierce perseverance has been impossible to ignore. He draws deep with his lyricism, connecting from the heart, fearlessly open. His beats show a true appreciation for hip hop origins, with new layers for a completely modern and northern take on the genre.”
