Che (rapper)

Che
Birth name	Chase Shaun Mitchell
Also known as	cheRomani+, murkio!
Born	(2006-08-29) August 29, 2006 (age 19) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Rage, pluggnB
Occupation(s)	Rapper, singer, songwriter, producer
Years active	2021–present
Labels	10K Projects [1]

Chase Shaun Mitchell (born August 29, 2006), known by his stage name Che, ^[2] 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

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!. Before pursuing music, he had no intentions of entering the industry. He was affiliated with the collective, 4ersona. His early work was influenced by the pluggnB and rage rap scenes. ^[3] He has cited Lil Tecca, Chief Keef, Playboi Carti, and Paramore as his early music inspirations. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Career

2020–2022: Career beginnings and breakthrough

Che began making music to SoundCloud under the alias murkio! in 2021. ^[7] 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.

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. ^[8]

2023–present: Closed Captions, Crueger, Sayso Says and Rest in Bass

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, Closed Captions; a week prior the release of the mixtape, he released "Bluberry Bakwood", as a rollout single along with a music video.

In October 2023, Mitchell released his second EP, Before Crueger, a two-track EP including "Japan" and "Tony Tony" as a teaser. The same year, he then later released his third EP, Crueger, a nine-track EP on October 31.

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. On August 30, 2024, Che released his debut studio album, Sayso Says. This project tells the story of Mitchell's evil alter-ego, (dubbed "Sayso"), and draws heavy inspiration from electronic bands such as Crystal Castles and YOU LOVE HER.

On July 18 2025, Mitchell released his second studo album, Rest in Bass. It received positive reviews, and a large amount of critical acclaim for an artists of Mitchells size, with Pitchfork Media rating it an 8.3 ^[9] , and TheNeedleDrop rating it a light 7 ^[10] . On July 29, 2025, Mitchell announced a 16 date USA tour for the album ^[11] .

Musical style

Mitchell’s sound is defined by a fusion of pluggnB, rage, and trap, with melodic flows, glitchy autotune, and electronic-driven production. Critics have noted his distinctive approach to blending vocal effects with atmospheric instrumentals. ^[8]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details
Sayso Says	Released: August 30, 2024 Label: 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming
Rest in Bass	Released: July 18, 2025 Label: 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

Title	Album details
Closed Captions	Released: July 21, 2023 Label: 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title	Album details
3	Released: May 1, 2022 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming
Before Crueger	Released: October 11, 2023 Label: 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming
Crueger	Released: October 31, 2023 Label: 10K Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title	Year	Album
"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

1. "Che - 10k Projects". 10K Projects. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
2. "Che Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
3. "Meet cheRomani+, the voice and sound of the underground". Our Generation Music. 20 April 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
4. Barlas, Jon (2022-04-20). "cheRomani+ Interview: Atlanta emcee's 'agenda' is to make it on his own". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
5. On The Radar Radio (2023-07-06). Che Interview: "Blac Chyna", Leaks, Name Change, Wolfacejoeyy, Being Inspired By Chief Keef + More! . Retrieved 2025-06-08– via YouTube.
6. che's "Perfect 10" Album . Retrieved 2025-06-08– via www.youtube.com.
7. murkio! (cheromani) - noogie! (prod.DeCicco Beats) , retrieved 2025-06-08
8. "Che – 3 EP Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
9. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/che-rest-in-bass/
10. "Che - REST IN BASS". The Needle Drop. 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
11. Strauss, Matthew (2025-07-29). "Che Announces Rest in Bass Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-08-21.