Deraj | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Deraj |
| Born | Jared Taylor Wells (1987-08-20) August 20, 1987 |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel1 |
| 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
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.56
Music career
He started to make and pursue music as a career in 2006.5 Deraj is currently signed to Reflection Music Group.45 His first EP came out on February 24, 2014, Mirrors & Medicine.16 It charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart at No. 17.7
Discography
EPs
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| Mirrors & Medicine16 |
|
177 |
| For the People
(in collaboration with B. Cooper) |
|
– |
References
References
- 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.
- Horton, Chad (December 12, 2013). "Reflection Music Group Signs Deraj and Announces New Album". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- Mikaela (April 17, 2014). "On the Radar: Interview with Deraj of Reflection Music Group". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- Hayes, Steve (December 12, 2014). "Review: Mirrors And Medicine – Deraj". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- "Artist Index: March 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. March 15, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.