Che (rapper)

Che
Che in 2025
Background information
Also known as	Sayso cheRomani+ murkio! punkgroupies Bass God Bass Killer yafioso
Born	Chase Shaun Mitchell1 (2006-08-29) August 29, 2006, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Rage trap
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter producer
Years active	2020–present
Label	10K Projects2
Website	praiseche.com

Chase Shaun Mitchell (born August 29, 2006),³ known by his stage name Che,¹ 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".

Chase Shaun Mitchell was born on August 29, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. He began experimenting with music production in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, initially under the alias murkio!.⁴ Before pursuing music, he had no intention of entering the industry. He was affiliated with the collectives 4ersona and 3KZENTERTAINMENT which also featured rappers Skaiwater, Rich Amiri, and Prettifun.⁵⁶ His early work was influenced by the pluggnB and rage rap scenes.⁷ He has cited Lil Tecca, Chief Keef, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and Paramore as his early music inspirations.⁸⁹¹⁰¹¹

In an interview with Interview Magazine, Che stated that his favorite artist, is iLoveMakonnen.¹² Additionally, Che, as a kid, used to make YouTube videos doing comedic skits back in 2016.¹³

Che originally began releasing music to SoundCloud under the alias "murkio!" in 2021.⁴ In August 2021, he gained attention with his remix to Yeat's "Off Tha Lot", which circulated on Tiktok, and amassed millions of streams.¹⁴

In December 2021, Mitchell's single, "Agenda", was released and received lots of attention on various social media platforms. Following the track's success, he then followed 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.¹⁵

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.¹⁶

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.¹⁷

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.¹⁸

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.¹⁹

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 artist of Mitchell's size, with Pitchfork rating it an 8.3,²⁰ and TheNeedleDrop rating it a light 7.²¹ On July 29, 2025, Mitchell announced a 16-date USA tour for the album.²²

On October 26, 2025, Che, along with Young Dabo, PlaqueBoyMax, and Xaviersobased would meet up together at ComplexCon 2025 to record their track "Motto".²³ Che along with Xavier also opened for Yeat's set at ComplexCon to perform their track "MANNEQUIN".²⁴

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.²⁵²⁶

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.²⁷ On April 24, Che released a two-track EP titled Para'dies, which features two new tracks, "Tell U Sum" and "Nosferatu".²⁸ On June 19, Che released another experimental EP, which is likely a continuation of "Fully Loaded", titled "Empty Clip", featuring the tracks: "Like Lil Mexico", "Tuesday", "DMX" "Og Ginoblli", and "Los Santos".²⁹

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.¹⁹ 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.³⁰³¹

• Sayso Says (2024)
• Rest in Bass (2025)