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.

Chad
Birth nameDonovan Chad Mansoor
Also known asChad da Don
Born (1993-04-16) 16 April 1993
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
OriginMidrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • record producer
  • rapper
  • song-writer
  • actor
  • entertainer
Years active2011 – present
Labels
Associated acts

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
Album Title Album Details
The Book of Chad[7]
  • Released: 16 April 2016
  • Label: DCM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download
Stay in Your Lane
  • Released: 22 November 2019
  • Label: D.C.M Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download

References
  1. StevieG [@StevieG_Sound] (16 April 2016). "S/O to my Boi @ChadDaDon Happy Birthday blud. 🎈🎉" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 September 2016 – via Twitter.
  2. @ChadDaDon (11 September 2016). "93" (Tweet). Retrieved 11 September 2016 – via Twitter.
  3. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Chad Da Don". Youth Village. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  4. "'I thought Cassper would've been true to me' | IOL". Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  5. Zeeman, Kyle. "Chad Da Don lifts the lid on what really happened with Cassper". Times LIVE. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  6. "Chad Da Don signs to Locnville's new record label". Channel. 5 October 2016.
  7. "The Book of Chad by Chad on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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