Chad Dorsey Jones (born October 11, 1984), who used to go by the stage name Conviction, is an American rapper. He released an EP in 2014 with Reflection Music, ''Keep Up'', and it was his breakthrough release on the ''

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Early life

Jones was born, Chad Dorsey Jones, on October 11, 1984,https://www.facebook.com/iamchadjones/posts/854240694644523 in

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. He resides in

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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., and it charted on three ''

'' charts.

Personal life

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

Discography

EPs

References

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