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Che (rapper)

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Che
Che in 2025
Che in 2025
Background information
Also known as
  • Sayso
  • cheRomani+
  • Murkio!
  • Bass God
  • Bass Killer
  • CC
  • Yafioso
Born
Chase Shaun Mitchell

(2006-08-29) August 29, 2006 (age 19),
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Years active2020–present
Label10K Projects[1]
Websitepraiseche.com

Chase Shaun Mitchell (born August 29, 2006),[2] known by his stage name Che, is an American rapper, songwriter, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He first gained traction in late 2021 through viral tracks on TikTok and streaming platforms, particularly for his song "Agenda", and later saw additional success in 2024 with "Miley Cyrus" and "Pizza Time".

Early life

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Chase Shaun Mitchell was born on August 29, 2006, in Atlanta, Georgia. As a kid, Mitchell uploaded comedic skits under the name SuperInk 4 onto YouTube.[3]

Career

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2020–2022: Career beginnings and breakthrough

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Che originally began releasing music to SoundCloud under the alias "Murkio!" in 2021.[4] He was affiliated with the collective 4ersona which also featured rappers Skaiwater, Rich Amiri, and Prettifun.[5][6] His early work was influenced by the plugg and rage rap scenes.[7] In August 2021, he gained attention with his remix to Yeat's "Off Tha Lot", which went viral on Tiktok and amassed millions of streams.[8]

In December 2021, Mitchell's single "Agenda" was released and received significant attention on various social media platforms. Following the track's success, he followed up with a sequel, "The Final Agenda", which also received, helping elevate his name in the industry. In May 2022, he released his debut EP titled 3, blending traditional underground styles with experimental elements.[9]

2023: Closed Captions and Crueger

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By 2023, Mitchell started settling on his current moniker with his signing to 10K Projects. In February 2023, he released "Blac Chyna", the lead single from his debut mixtape,[10] Closed Captions; a week prior the release of the mixtape, he released "Bluberry Bakwood", as a rollout single along with a music video.[11]

Later in the year, Mitchell followed up with his third EP, Crueger. Inspired heavily by the early drill sound of Chief Keef, the project marked a stylistic change into maximalist, layered production. Working closely with producer CXO, Mitchell embraced dense, orchestral textures filled with frothy hi-hats, distorted bass, and atmospheric synths. The EP drew attention from critics for its ambitious sound design and chaotic, immersive energy.[12]

2024–2025: Sayso Says, Rest in Bass, and Encore

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On March 7, 2024, Mitchell released "Miley Cyrus", one of the rollout singles for his debut album Sayso Says, along with a music video released on April 4 directed by NoahSoCold, featuring visuals created with generative AI. He then released "Pizza Time", along with a music video on May 29; like "Miley Cyrus", the song received considerable success online and positive reception from Pitchfork.[13]

On August 30, 2024, Mitchell released his debut studio album, Sayso Says, an experimental project that built on the momentum of Crueger.[14] This project tells the story of Mitchell's evil alter-ego (dubbed "Sayso" from Crueger) and draws heavy inspiration from electronic bands such as Crystal Castles and You Love Her. Featuring more polished self-production and refined songwriting, the release demonstrated Mitchell's growing versatility as both a rapper and producer.[15]

On July 18, 2025, Mitchell released his second studio album, Rest in Bass. It received positive reviews, with Pitchfork rating it an 8.3,[16] and TheNeedleDrop rating it a light 7.[17] On July 29, 2025, Mitchell announced a 16-date USA tour for the album.[18]

On October 26, 2025, Che, along with Young Dabo, PlaqueBoyMax, and Xaviersobased would meet at ComplexCon 2025 to record the track "Motto".[19] Che along with Xavier also opened for Yeat's set at ComplexCon to perform their track "Mannequin".[20]

On December 25, 2025, the day of Christmas, Che released deluxe edition of Rest in Bass, titled Rest in Bass: Encore, which saw an introduction of 14 new tracks, as well as a new feature from OsamaSon.[21][22]

2026–present: Fully Loaded, Para’dies, & Empty Clip

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On March 26, 2026, Che released a two-track single consisting of "Million Dollar Mansion" and "Promoting Violence". Immediately after, he released an EP, titled Fully Loaded. The two tracks he released prior were featured on the EP, and three new tracks were also added.[23] On April 24, Che released a two-track EP titled Para'dies, which featured two new tracks, "Tell U Sum" and "Nosferatu".[24] On June 19, Che released another experimental EP titled Empty Clip, featuring the tracks "Like Lil Mexico", "Tuesday" (later titled “2sday”), "DMX" "Og Ginobili", and "Los Santos".[25]

Musical style

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Che has cited Lil Tecca, Chief Keef, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and Paramore as his early musical inspirations.[26][10][27][28] His musical style is often characterized by a blend of rage, drill, hyper-maximalist production, and experimental sound design. His sound includes “glitchy, fast-paced textures,” sounds and arrangements designed to spike dopamine, with little silence or breathing room in the production.[15] Che's vocal delivery is often loud, aggressive, and high-pitched, with distortion in both vocals and beats. Rather than focusing purely on complex lyricism, Che's music often puts emphasis on mood, atmosphere, and the feeling created by the production.[29][30]

Personal life

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Nine Vicious altercation

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In July 2026, Che and fellow rapper Nine Vicious, were involved in a public altercation, following an online ongoing feud. Before it started, Social media users recorded two of them and their crew getting into a physical confrontation inside a department store, close to an Balenciaga kiosk. After both of them left, in August 2026, Nine Vicious posted an Instagram story of a chain, that was confirmed that he snatched the chain from Che. Instead of refusing the allegation, Che posted his story of him staring into his camera.[31]

Discography

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Studio albums

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References

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  1. ↑ "Che - 10k Projects". 10K Projects. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ Mitchell, Chase [@yafioso] (August 29, 2023). "Happy birthday Che" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  3. ↑ "SuperInK 4 – YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  4. ↑ murkio! (cheromani) - noogie! (prod.DeCicco Beats), retrieved June 8, 2025
  5. ↑ "4 the fans - Album by 4ersona". Spotify. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ "prettifun is ready for his closeup". The Fader. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Meet cheRomani+, the voice and sound of the underground". Our Generation Music. April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Saint (August 21, 2021). cheromani - off the lot (remix). Retrieved September 12, 2025 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ "Che – 3 EP Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  10. 1 2 On The Radar Radio (July 6, 2023). Che Interview: "Blac Chyna", Leaks, Name Change, Wolfacejoeyy, Being Inspired By Chief Keef + More!. Retrieved June 8, 2025 – via YouTube.
  11. ↑ che (July 13, 2023). che - bluberry backwood. Retrieved September 12, 2025 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ Sundaresan, Mano. "Che: Crueger EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  13. ↑ Pitchfork (December 2, 2024). "The 100 Best Songs of 2024". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ Eede, Christian (August 4, 2026). "Che is the emo future of rage music". Dazed. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  15. 1 2 Selenou, Serge. "Che: Sayso Says". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  16. ↑ Crumble, Rae-Aila. "Che: REST IN BASS". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Che - REST IN BASS". The Needle Drop. July 22, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  18. ↑ Strauss, Matthew (July 29, 2025). "Che Announces Rest in Bass Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  19. ↑ Ocho, Alex (October 2025). "PlaqueboyMax, Xaviersobased, Che & Young Dabo record "Motto" during ComplexCon". Complex. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  20. ↑ Nevares, Gabriel Bras (October 26, 2025). "Yeat Brings Don Toliver, Sexyy Red, Lil Yachty & More To ComplexCon Set". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  21. ↑ Bras Nevares, Gabriel (December 25, 2025). "Rest In Bass: Encore – Album by Che". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Atlanta Rapper CHE Drops Surprise 'REST IN BASS: ENCORE' Album on Christmas Day". iNews ZoomBangla. December 26, 2025. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  23. ↑ Tom Breihan (March 27, 2026). "Che Shares Two New Singles & SoundCloud-Only EP Fully Loaded". Stereogum. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  24. ↑ Breihan, Tom (April 24, 2026). "Che Shares New Songs "Tell U Sum" & "Nosferatu."". Stereogum. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  25. ↑ Cole, Alexander (June 19, 2026). "Empty Clip - EP by Che". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  26. ↑ Barlas, Jon (April 20, 2022). "cheRomani+ Interview: Atlanta emcee's 'agenda' is to make it on his own". Our Generation Music. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  27. ↑ che's "Perfect 10" Album. Retrieved June 8, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
  28. ↑ "Impactful artists?". NTS Radio.
  29. ↑ "Che's ready to wake the dead". The FADER. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Che Revels in the Rockstar Life on 'REST IN BASS'". Hypebeast. July 21, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  31. ↑ Cole, Alexander (July 8, 2026). "Nine Vicious Holds Palestine Flag At His Concert In Response To Che". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
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