Deraj Explained

Deraj
Birth Name:Jared Taylor Wells
Alias:Deraj
Birth Date:August 20, 1987
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel[1]
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2006–present
Label:Reflection
Associated Acts:R.M.G.

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

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EP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Gos
Mirrors & Medicine
  • Released: February 24, 2014
    • CD, digital download
17
For the People(in collaboration with B. Cooper)
  • Released: February 26, 2016
    • CD, digital download

External links

Notes and References

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