Paperboy (US rapper Mitchell Charles Johnson)

Mitchell Charles Johnson (born July 1, 1972) 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 Los Angeles, California, and later moved to Oakland. Paperboy's associated acts were R. Kelly, Eazy-E, and Rhythm D. His most acclaimed album was his 1993 debut, The Nine Yards, which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 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, B.G. Knocc Out, and Dresta. Its single "Ditty" is Paperboy's most successful single. Paperboy's second album, City to City, was released in 1996. The Nine Yards (1993) City to City (1996) The Love Never Dies (2004) The New News (2008) Paperboy at AllMusic Paperboy discography at Discogs "Rapper Paperboy Delivered to Jail". "Bay Area MC Paperboy Facing New Drug Charges - XXL". XXL Mag. "Gold & Platinum database". RIAA. Retrieved June 15, 2010. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 212. "Discographie Paperboy". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved September 5, 2022. "Discography Paperboy". australian-charts.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022. v t e