Corey Paul facts for kids
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Corey Paul
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| Birth name | Corey Paul Davis |
| Also known as | Corey Paul |
| Born | March 10, 1987 Houston, Texas |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Frontline Movement |
| Associated acts | Reconcile |
Corey Paul Davis (born March 10, 1987), known as Corey Paul, is an American Christian hip hop musician. He is from Houston, Texas. His first album, Grace Love Mercy, came out on July 30, 2013. This album was his first to appear on the Billboard music charts. In March 2015, Corey Paul joined Collision Records. By December of that year, he released his second album, "Today Tomorrow Forever," which also appeared on the Billboard charts. In July 2017, he announced he was leaving Collision Records.
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Early Life and Inspiration
Corey Paul was born on March 10, 1987, in Houston, Texas. He was raised by his mother and stepfather. As a child, Corey faced many difficult challenges in his family and neighborhood.
As a teenager, Corey was involved in the street culture and party scene in Houston. He enjoyed the city's "chopped and screwed" music. However, he soon realized that this lifestyle would not solve the problems or sadness he saw around him. At this point, Corey decided to trust God. In 2010, he started "Frontline Media Group." This is a record label that creates and shares music. The music aims to bring hope, positive messages, and a belief in something bigger than daily struggles.
Music Career Highlights
Corey Paul's first album, Grace Love Mercy, was released on July 30, 2013. It was released through Frontline Movement. This album was his first to appear on the Billboard charts. It reached No. 39 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.
Later, he signed with Collision Records. He released his second album, "Today, Tomorrow, Forever," on December 18, 2015. This album was very popular. It reached No. 11 on the iTunes Rap/Hip-Hop chart. It also ranked No. 16 on the Billboard "Heatseeker" chart.
In 2017, Corey Paul announced he was no longer with Collision Records. He then released his third album on his own. This album, "Untold Story: Trill Young King," came out on November 11, 2017.
Personal Life
Corey Paul is married to Summer. They live in Houston, Texas. They attend church at Resurrection Houston.
Corey Paul's Albums
Corey Paul has released several studio albums. These albums have been important in his music career.
Studio Albums List
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| Grace Love Mercy |
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39 |
| Today, Tomorrow, Forever |
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16 |
| Untold Story: Trill Young King |
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N/A |
