Deon Kipping

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Deon Kipping
Birth nameDeon Earl Maurice Kipping [1]
Born (1979-04-09) April 9, 1979 (age 42) [2] [3]
Bridgeport, Connecticut [4]
Genres gospel, contemporary Christian music, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary worship music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentsvocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2006–present
Labels Verity, RCA Inspiration, Love & Life
Associated actsNew Covenant
Website deonkipping.com

Deon Earl Maurice Kipping (born April 9, 1979) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2006, with the release of, Real Life. Real Worship., by Love & Life Records. His second album, I Just Want to Hear You, was released in 2012 with Verity Records and RCA Inspiration. This album would chart on two Billboard charts Billboard 200 and the Gospel Albums chart.

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Early life

Kipping was born on April 9, [2] [5] 1979, [3] in Bridgeport, Connecticut, [4] as Deon Earl Maurice Kipping. [1] [6]

Music career

His music career got started in 2006, with the release of Real Life. Real Worship. with Love & Life Records that was released on January 25, 2006. [7] His second album, I Just Want to Hear You, was released on September 4, 2012 by Verity Records and RCA Inspiration. [8] This was his breakthrough released on the Billboard charts, and it placed at No. 127 on Billboard 200 along with Gospel Albums at No. 6. [9] Steve Leggett, at AllMusic, recognizes the album "shows the same clear and warm production polish", and Cross Rhythms' Darren Matthews rated the album a seven out of ten realizing, "Deon steps up to the mic to bring us a competent blend of old and new gospel sounds." [10]

Discography

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions [9]
US US
Gos
Real Life. Real Worship
  • Released: January 25, 2006
  • Label: Love & Life
  • CD, digital download
I Just Want to Hear You1276

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References

  1. 1 2 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "I Just Want To Hear You Work ID No. 883591762 ISWC No. T9110407073 IPI No. 477395405 (KIPPING DEON EARL MAURICE)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2015. I Just Want To Hear You Work ID No. 883591762 ISWC  T9110407073 IPI  477395405 (KIPPING DEON EARL MAURICE)
  2. 1 2 Deon Kipping (DeonKipping) (April 9, 2015). "I'm grateful to be alive!!! My life isn't the best but I'm determined to live my best life. Thank you for all your love and support!!! Now let's celebrate the entire month!!!! #happybirthdaytome #mrapril9th #grateful #ThanksJesus #letscelebrate #Nola #imoldbutimalive #whatscomingisbetter #somethingtotalkabout #deonkipping". Twitter. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Intelius. "Deon Kipping in Connecticut". Intelius. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Leggett, Steve. "Deon Kipping : Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  5. Kipping, Deon (April 10, 2014). "THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CALLED,TEXT,FACEBOOKED ME, INSTAGRAMED ME, EMAILED ME,SMOKE SIGNALED ME....JUST TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY... I LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU ALL!!!". Facebook. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  6. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "What's Coming Is Better Work ID No. 884142315 ISWC No. T9123649912". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2015. Work ID No. 884142315 ISWC  T9123649912
  7. AllMusic (January 25, 2006). "Real Life. Real Worship – Deon Kipping". AllMusic . Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  8. Leggett, Steve (September 4, 2012). "I Just Want to Hear You – Deon Kipping". AllMusic . Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Billboard. "Deon Kipping : Awards". AllMusic . Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  10. Matthews, Darren (November 12, 2012). "Review: I Just Want to Hear You – Deon Kipping". Cross Rhythms . Retrieved March 17, 2015.