Deraj facts for kids
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Deraj
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| Birth name | Jared Taylor Wells |
| Also known as | Deraj |
| Born | August 20, 1987 |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Reflection |
| Associated acts | R.M.G. |
Jared Taylor Wells (born August 20, 1987), known by his stage name Deraj, is an American Christian hip hop musician. He sings and writes songs. His first music collection, called an EP, was titled Mirrors & Medicine. Reflection Music released it in 2014.
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About Deraj
Early Life
Deraj was born Jared Taylor Wells on August 20, 1987. He spent his childhood in two different states. He grew up in both Maryland and Virginia.
Education
Later, Deraj went to college in Orlando, Florida. He studied at Full Sail University.
Music Journey
Starting His Career
Deraj began making music professionally in 2006. He worked hard to build his career as a musician.
Joining a Label
Today, Deraj is signed with Reflection Music Group. This is the record label that helps him release his music.
First EP Success
His first EP, Mirrors & Medicine, came out on February 24, 2014. This collection of songs was very popular. It even reached number 17 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. This means many people bought and listened to it.
Other Music Projects
Deraj has released other music too. In 2016, he worked with B. Cooper on an EP called For the People.
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