BDE-Juan at the National Museum of African-American History
BDE-Juan
Birth nameCordero Juan-Antonio Ray
Also known asBDE-Juan, Juan, CJ
Born07-08-1994
Dekalb Medical
OriginAtlanta, GA
GenresHip Hop, rap, R&B
OccupationsSongwriter, Rapper, artist, CEO of BDE Music Group & Kicks Go Krazy LLC
Years active2018-Present
LabelsBDE Music Group
Websitehttps://bdemsg.wixsite.com/bdemusicgroup

Cordero "Juan" Antonio Ray (born July 8, 1994), better known by his artist name BDE-Juan, is an Atlanta born artist.[1] He is unsigned but independently working for his owned record label, Brotherhood Don't End (BDE), Music Group he releases his music under his label thanks to distribution service giant, Distrokid which was founded in 2013[2]. Juan has been working with them since 2018 with his release of Sacrifices Freestyle. His first two projects where he started to gain attention around his city were, Mine (2019) and Stack It Up (2018).

Life

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Cordero was born in Dekalb Medical Hospital July 8th 1994. Cordero was the first child of mother, Sonya Groover and 6th of father Tony Ray. Siblings on his dad's side include Bernard Thomas, Tasha Crumby, India, Jonathon Benn (late), Justin Ray, Tynesha, Journi Ray and Roman Ray. His mom Sonya also had another son in 2002 birthing baseball standout Gino Groover (star player at NC State).

Discography

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Louis Vuitton Juan

"BDE-Juan" from the album "Louis Vuitton Juan"

  • Released: 2020
  • Label: BDE Music Group
  • Writer: Cordero Juan-Antonio Ray
  • Tracks: Another Level, Up Foreva, Not In My League, Freaky, Realer, Gang Gang
  • Singles: Gang gang (feat. Jon 7)

[3] Demon Time

"BDE-Juan" from the album "Demon time"

  • Released: 2021
  • Label: BDE Music Group
  • Writer: Cordero Juan-Antonio Ray
  • Tracks: Wake Up, Demon Time
  • Singles: Wake Up

[3] YKTV (You Know the Vibes)

"BDE-Juan" from the album "YKTV (You Know The Vibes)"

  • Released: 2021
  • Label: BDE Music Group
  • Writer: Cordero Juan-Antonio Ray, Sarah Freelance, Devon Hudson, Bri Martin
  • Tracks: What U Need, Voicemails, 111333, Let's Smoke, Kome Thru
  • Singles: 111333 (feat. Sarah Freelance)

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Education

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Ray started his education at McGarrah Elementary, From there he proceeded to go to Adamson Middle followed by Rex Mill Middle School, then he attended Morrow High School from 2009-2011 before transferring to a dual enrollment academy that allowed him to take college courses in high school and finish high school not only 6 months earlier but also with a diploma and an Associate's Degree.

Kick Go Krazy LLC

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Kicks Go Krazy LLC was founded in 2022 by Cordero Juan-Antonio Ray located in Atlanta, GA. Kicks Go Krazy specializes in getting people shoes for less than whta retailers sell them for.

References

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  1. ^ "BDE-Juan". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  2. ^ "DistroKid". Music Business Worldwide. 2021-01-17. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  3. ^ a b c "bde-juan - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2022-07-01.