Chad Jones (rapper)

For other people named Chad Jones, see Chad Jones (disambiguation).
Chad Jones
Birth name Chad Dorsey Jones
Also known as Conviction[1]
Born (1984-10-11) October 11, 1984
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Origin Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres Christian hip hop, Urban contemporary gospel[2]
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 2008–present[1]
Labels Reflection
Associated acts R.M.G.

Chad Dorsey Jones (born October 11, 1984), who used to go by the stage name Conviction, is an American Christian hip hop musician. He released an EP in 2014 with Reflection Music, Keep Up, and it was his breakthrough release on the Billboard charts.[2]

Early life

Jones was born, Chad Dorsey Jones, on October 11, 1984,[3] in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[4] He resides in Memphis, Tennessee.

Music career

Chad Jones started making music in 2008 as Conviction, yet in 2014 started using his real name Chad Jones, releasing Keep Up EP with Reflection Music.,[2] and it charted on three Billboard charts.[5]

Personal life

Chad Jones is married to Jeanine "Nene" Jones, and they have four children, residing in Memphis, Tennessee.

Discography

EPs

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Chr		 US
Gos		 US
Heat
Keep Up EP[2] 42[5] 16[5] 28[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Cross Rhythms. "Chad Jones Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 New Release Tuesday. "Keep Up EP". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/iamchadjones/posts/854240694644523
  4. ↑ New Release Tuesday. "Chad Jones Artist Profile". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Artist Index: May 17, 2014" (PDF). Billboard. May 17, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
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