Deraj

Deraj
Birth nameJared Taylor Wells
Also known asDeraj
Born (1987-08-20) August 20, 1987 (age 37)
GenresChristian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel[1]
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2006–present
LabelsReflection

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.[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

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Gos
Mirrors & Medicine[1][6]
  • Released: February 24, 2014
  • Label: Reflection Music
  • CD, digital download
 17[7]
For the People

(in collaboration with B. Cooper)

  • Released: February 26, 2016
  • Label: Reflection Music
  • CD, digital download
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References

  1. ^ a b c d New Release Tuesday. "Mirrors & Medicine EP". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  2. ^ Intelius. "Jared Wells in Orlando, FL". Intelius. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. ^ Deraj (August 20, 2013). "My very first bday cake. Happy birthday to me today". Twitter. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Horton, Chad (December 12, 2013). "Reflection Music Group Signs Deraj and Announces New Album". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c Mikaela (April 17, 2014). "On the Radar: Interview with Deraj of Reflection Music Group". Wade-O Radio. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c Hayes, Steve (December 12, 2014). "Review: Mirrors And Medicine – Deraj". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Artist Index: March 15, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. March 15, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.