Deraj
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Deraj | |
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| Also known as | Deraj |
| Born | Jared Taylor Wells August 20, 1987 |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel[1] |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Label | Reflection |
Jared Taylor Wells (born August 20, 1987), who goes by the stage name Deraj, is an American Christian hip hop musician. Mirrors & Medicine, his debut EP, was released by Reflection Music in 2014.[1]
Early life
[edit]Deraj was born Jared Taylor Wells,[2] on August 20, 1987.[3] He grew up in Maryland and Virginia.[4]
Personal life
[edit]He attended Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.[5][6]
Music career
[edit]He started to make and pursue music as a career in 2006.[5] Deraj is currently signed to Reflection Music Group.[4][5] His first EP came out on February 24, 2014, Mirrors & Medicine.[1][6] It charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart at No. 17.[7]
Discography
[edit]EPs
[edit]| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| Mirrors & Medicine[1][6] |
|
17[7] |
| For the People
(in collaboration with B. Cooper) |
|
– |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 New Release Tuesday. "Mirrors & Medicine EP". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ↑ Intelius. "Jared Wells in Orlando, FL". Intelius. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ↑ Deraj (August 20, 2013). "My very first bday cake. Happy birthday to me today". Twitter. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- 1 2 Horton, Chad (December 12, 2013). "Reflection Music Group Signs Deraj and Announces New Album". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Mikaela (April 17, 2014). "On the Radar: Interview with Deraj of Reflection Music Group". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Hayes, Steve (December 12, 2014). "Review: Mirrors And Medicine – Deraj". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- 1 2 "Artist Index: March 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. March 15, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
External links
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Categories:
- 1987 births
- Living people
- 21st-century African-American male rappers
- 21st-century American male rappers
- African-American Christians
- American performers of Christian hip-hop
- Rappers from Florida
- Rappers from Maryland
- Rappers from Virginia
- 21st-century American rappers
- 21st-century African-American rappers
- 20th-century African-American musicians