Deraj

American rapper

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Deraj

Birth name| Jared Taylor Wells
Also known as| Deraj
Born|  (1987-08-20) August 20, 1987 (age 36)
Genres| Christian hip hop, urban contemporary gospel[1]
Occupation(s)| Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)| Vocals
Years active| 2006–present
Labels| Reflection

Musical artist

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[edit]

Deraj was born Jared Taylor Wells,[2] on August 20, 1987.[3] He grew up in Maryland and Virginia.[4]

## Personal life[edit]

He attended Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.[5][6]

## Music career[edit]

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[edit]

### EPs[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions  Title  | EP details  | Peak chart positions

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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[edit]

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.

## External links[edit]

* Deraj at Reflection Music Group

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R.M.G.

Current members|

* B. Cooper
* Canon
* Deraj
* Chad Jones
* Derek Minor
* Tony Tillman

Albums|

* Welcome to the Family (2012)

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* MusicBrainz

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