Deraj
Deraj | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jared Taylor Wells |
| Also known as | Deraj |
| Born | August 20, 1987 |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, Urban contemporary gospel[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Reflection |
Jared Taylor Wells (born August 20, 1987), who goes by the stage name Deraj, is an American Christian hip hop musician. Mirrors & Medicine EP was released by Reflection Music in 2014.[1] This album would be his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts.
Early life
Deraj was born Jared Taylor Wells,[2] on August 20, 1987.[3] He grew up in Maryland and Virginia.[4]
Personal life
He attended Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, and that is where he resides.[5][6]
Music career
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
EPs
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| Mirrors & Medicine[1][6] |
|
17[7] |
References
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b Horton, Chad (December 12, 2013). "Reflection Music Group Signs Deraj and Announces New Album". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b c Mikaela (April 17, 2014). "On the Radar: Interview with Deraj of Reflection Music Group". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b c Hayes, Steve (December 12, 2014). "Review: Mirrors And Medicine - Deraj". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "Artist Index: March 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. March 15, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.