Chad Jones (rapper)
Chad Jones | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Chad Dorsey Jones |
| Also known as | Conviction[1] |
| Born | October 11, 1984 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, Urban contemporary gospel[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present[1] |
| Labels | Reflection |
Chad Dorsey Jones (born October 11, 1984), who used to go by the stage name Conviction, is an American rapper. He released an EP in 2014 with Reflection Music, Keep Up, and it was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts.[2]
Early life
Jones was born, Chad Dorsey Jones, on October 11, 1984,[3] in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[4] He resides in Memphis, Tennessee.
Music career
Chad Jones started making music in 2008 as Conviction, yet in 2014 started using his real name Chad Jones, releasing Keep Up EP with Reflection Music.,[2] and it charted on three Billboard charts.[5]
Personal life
Chad Jones is married to Jeanine "Nene" Jones, and they have four children, residing in Memphis, Tennessee.
Discography
EPs
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Chr |
US Gos |
US Heat | ||
| Keep Up EP[2] |
|
42[5] | 16[5] | 28[5] |
References
- ^ a b Cross Rhythms. "Chad Jones Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c d New Release Tuesday. "Keep Up EP". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/iamchadjones/posts/854240694644523
- ^ New Release Tuesday. "Chad Jones Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Artist Index: May 17, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. May 17, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.