Chad (rapper)
Donovan Chad Mansoor (born 16 April 1993),[1][2] known mononymously as Chad (formerly Chad da Don), is a South African hip-hop record producer, songwriter and rapper. Chad released his debut studio album The Book of Chad on 16 April 2016, his 23rd birthday.
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Birth name | Donovan Chad Mansoor |
Also known as | Chad da Don |
Born | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa | 16 April 1993
Origin | Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa |
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Years active | 2011 – present |
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Background
Chad was born and raised in Pretoria and eventually relocated to Midrand in his teenage years. Chad had started a Christian rap group while he was a teenager, but went solo shortly after.[3] While growing up, Chad played football and represented South Africa in the under-14 national squad. The tournament was hosted in Zurich.[3]
Musical career
Chad released his debut single titled "Hola", featuring his then label-boss Cassper Nyovest. Due to creative differences, Chad left Family Tree Records and started his own label imprint DCM Entertainment.[4] Amongst those signed are fellow artists and songwriters his best friend Bonafide and rapper Exe.[5] Chad is now also signed to Locnville's new label ContraBanned.[6]
The track "Wasted", by Chad and Locnville is featured on the hit US TV show, Lucifer in Episode 213.
Discography
Studio albums
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The Book of Chad[7] |
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Stay in Your Lane |
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References
- StevieG [@StevieG_Sound] (16 April 2016). "S/O to my Boi @ChadDaDon Happy Birthday blud. 🎈🎉" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 September 2016 – via Twitter.
- @ChadDaDon (11 September 2016). "93" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 September 2016 – via Twitter.
- "10 Things You Didn't Know About Chad Da Don". Youth Village. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- "'I thought Cassper would've been true to me' | IOL". Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- Zeeman, Kyle. "Chad Da Don lifts the lid on what really happened with Cassper". Times LIVE. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- "Chad Da Don signs to Locnville's new record label". Channel. 5 October 2016.
- "The Book of Chad by Chad on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 13 September 2016.