Paperboy (rapper)
Mitchell Charles Johnson[1] (born October 2, 1969) better known by his stage name Paperboy, is an American rapper. He is best known for his single "Ditty" which charted at #10 on the Hot 100 in 1993.
Johnson was born in San Diego, California and later moved to Oakland.[2]
Career
His associated acts were: R. Kelly, Eazy-E and Rhythm D. His most acclaimed album was his debut The Nine Yards in 1992, which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3]
The album featured 10 tracks with G-Funk influenced production from Rhythm D, who was known for producing for artists on Ruthless Records such as Eazy-E, BG Knocc Out, and Dresta. Its single "Ditty" is Paperboy's most successful single. Paperboy's second album City to City was released in 1996.
Paperboy is African-American.
Discography
Studio albums
- The Nine Yards (1992)
- City to City (1996)
- The Love Never Dies (2004)
Singles
- "Ditty" (1992)
- "Bumpin' (Adaptation of Humpin')" (1993)
External links
References
- ^ "Rapper Paperboy Delivered to Jail".
- ^ "Bay Area MC Paperboy Facing New Drug Charges - XXL". XXL Mag.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum database". RIAA. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
