Che (rapper)
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 Che performing on September 27, 2025 at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chase Shaun Mitchell[1] |
| Also known as | cheRomani+, murkio! |
| Born | August 29, 2006 |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | 10K Projects[2] |
Chase Shaun Mitchell (born August 29, 2006),[3] known by his stage name Che,[1] is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He gained recognition in the early 2020s through viral tracks on TikTok and streaming platforms, particularly for his songs "Agenda", "Miley Cyrus", and "Pizza Time".
Personal life
[edit]Mitchell was born on August 29, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. He began experimenting with music production in 2021 during the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, initially under the alias murkio!.[4] Before pursuing music, he had no intentions of entering the industry. He was affiliated with the collective, 4ersona.[5][6] His early work was influenced by the pluggnB and rage rap scenes.[7] He has cited Lil Tecca, Chief Keef, Playboi Carti, and Paramore as his early music inspirations.[8][9][10]
Career
[edit]2020–2022: Career beginnings and breakthrough
[edit]Che began making music to SoundCloud under the alias murkio! in 2021.[4] Under his former stage name, cheRomani+, his breakout came in August 2021 with the remix to Yeat's "Off Tha Lot", which gained significant traction on TikTok, amassing millions of streams.[11]
In December 2021, Mitchell's single, "Agenda", was released and drew lots of attention on various social media platforms. Following the success of it, he then follows up with a sequel, "The Final Agenda", which again also received praise from the underground community, helping elevate his name in the industry. In May 2022, he released his debut EP titled 3, blending traditional underground styles with experimental elements.[12]
2023: Closed Captions and Crueger
[edit]By 2023, Mitchell started settling on his current moniker with the signing to 10K Projects. In February 2023, he released "Blac Chyna", the lead single from his debut mixtape,[9] Closed Captions; a week prior the release of the mixtape, he released "Bluberry Bakwood", as a rollout single along with a music video.[13]
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 leap 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.[14]
2024–present: Sayso Says and Rest in Bass
[edit]By 2024, Mitchell released "Miley Cyrus", one of the rollout singles for his debut album Sayso Says, on March 27, along with a music video released on April 4, directed by NoahSoCold which features haunting visuals created with artificial intelligence. He then released "Pizza Time", along with a music video on May 29; like "Miley Cyrus", the song saw considerable success online with a great reception from music critics for Pitchfork. [15]
On August 30, 2024, Mitchell released his debut studio album, Sayso Says, an experimental project that built on the momentum of Crueger. 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.[16]
On July 18, 2025, Mitchell released his second studio album, Rest in Bass. It received positive reviews, and a large amount of critical acclaim for an artists of Mitchell's size, with Pitchfork rating it an 8.3,[17] and TheNeedleDrop rating it a light 7.[18] On July 29, 2025, Mitchell announced a 16 date USA tour for the album.[19]
Musical style
[edit]Mitchell's musical style is often characterized by a blend of rage rap, 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.[16] Che's vocal delivery often pushes toward louder, more aggressive, higher-pitched at times, with distortion both in vocals and beats. Rather than focusing purely on complex lyricism, Che's music often puts emphasis on mood, atmosphere, and the feeling you get from the production.[20][21]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
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| Sayso Says |
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| Rest in Bass |
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Mixtapes
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| Closed Captions |
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Extended plays
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| 3 |
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| Before Crueger |
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| Crueger |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Kind" | 2021 | Non-album singles |
| "#Reside" | ||
| "#Hundred" | ||
| "Agenda" | ||
| "The Final Agenda" | 2022 | |
| "Euphoria" (featuring Specxfic) | ||
| "WTF" | ||
| "Feel" (featuring Jssr) | ||
| "Intro" | ||
| "Blac Chyna" | 2023 | Closed Captions |
| "Bluberry Bakwood" | ||
| "Dough" (with CXO, featuring Slump6s & OsamaSon) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Paint" (with DJ Phat) | ||
| "Bae" | 2024 | |
| "Miley Cyrus" | ||
| "Pizza Time" | ||
| "666" (with CXO, featuring Sematary) | ||
| "Kiss" (with CXO) |
2025 | |
| "Pose for the Pic" | ||
| "Love (MKB)" | ||
| "Green Day" |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Che Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
- ^ "Che - 10k Projects". 10K Projects. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ "Happy birthday Che". X, formerly Twitter. August 29, 2023.
- ^ a b murkio! (cheromani) - noogie! (prod.DeCicco Beats), retrieved June 8, 2025
- ^ "4 the fans - Album by 4ersona". Spotify. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "prettifun is ready for his closeup". The FADER. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "Meet cheRomani+, the voice and sound of the underground". Our Generation Music. April 20, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ che's "Perfect 10" Album. Retrieved June 8, 2025 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Saint (August 21, 2021). cheromani - off the lot (remix). Retrieved September 12, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Che – 3 EP Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ che (July 13, 2023). che - bluberry backwood. Retrieved September 12, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sundaresan, Mano. "Che: Crueger EP". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Pitchfork (December 2, 2024). "The 100 Best Songs of 2024". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Selenou, Serge. "Che: Sayso Says". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Crumble, Rae-Aila. "Che: REST IN BASS". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "Che - REST IN BASS". The Needle Drop. July 22, 2025. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (July 29, 2025). "Che Announces Rest in Bass Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
- ^ "Che's ready to wake the dead". The FADER. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "Che Revels in the Rockstar Life on 'REST IN BASS'". Hypebeast. July 21, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.