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Paperboy

b. 1969

Musician

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About Paperboy

Born 1969. Paperboy is an American rapper.

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.

Career 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.

Discography Studio albums The Nine Yards (1993) City to City (1996) The Love Never Dies (2004) The New News (2008)

Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album US AUS GER NZ "Ditty" 1992 10 97 93 48 The Nine Yards "Bumpin' (Adaptation of Humpin')" 1993 β€” β€” β€” β€” "Ditty Baby (featuring Terry "Zapp" Troutman)" 2021 β€” β€” β€” β€” "Beef" 2022 β€” β€” β€” β€” "What Took You So Long? (featuring E-40)" 2022 β€” β€” β€” β€”

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People in Paperboy's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paperboy's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Paperboy?

musician

When was Paperboy born?

Paperboy was born on 2 October 1969 in Los Angeles.

When did Paperboy die?

Paperboy died in Los Angeles.

What is Paperboy's occupation?

Paperboy is a rapper.

What nationality is Paperboy?

Paperboy is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Paperboy

Β· Wikidata: Q3894725

Β· DBpedia: Paperboy (rapper)

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