Mitchell Charles Johnson (born October 2, 1969) better known by his stage name Paperboy, is an American

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. He is best known for his single "

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" which charted at #10 on the Hot 100 in 1993. Johnson was born in

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and later moved to Oakland.

Career

Paperboy's associated acts were

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, Eazy-E, and Rhythm D. His most acclaimed album was his 1992 debut, '' The Nine Yards'', which was certified gold by the

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(RIAA). The album featured 10 tracks with

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influenced production from Rhythm D, who was known for producing for artists on

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such as Eazy-E, B.G. Knocc Out, and

Dresta Andre DeSean Wicker (born April 18, 1970), better known by his stage name Dresta (sometimes Gangsta Dresta), is an American rapper. He is best known for collaborating with Eazy-E on the 1993 single " Real Muthaphuckkin G's". He is the older bro ...

. Its single "

" is Paperboy's most successful single. Paperboy's second album, ''City to City'', was released in 1996.

Discography

Studio albums

* '' The Nine Yards'' (1992) * ''City to City'' (1996) * ''The Love Never Dies'' (2004)

Singles

External links

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References

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