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

Singles
  • "Ditty" (1992)
  • "Bumpin' (Adaptation of Humpin')" (1993)

References
  1. "Rapper Paperboy Delivered to Jail".
  2. "Bay Area MC Paperboy Facing New Drug Charges - XXL". XXL Mag.
  3. "Gold & Platinum database". RIAA. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
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