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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name = Mitchy Slick
| name = Mitchy Slick
| image =
| image = Talib & Strong Arm Steady (5256047954) (cropped).jpg
| caption =
| caption = Mitchy Slick performing in 2010
| image_size =
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| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Charles Mitchell
| birth_name = Charles Mitchell
| alias = Tha Slicksta
| alias = Tha Slicksta
| birth_place =[[San Diego, California]]
| birth_place = [[San Diego, California]], U.S.
| birth_date =December 29, 1973
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1973|12|29}}
| death_date =
| death_date = {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| instrument =
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| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Gangsta Rap]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[gangsta rap]]}}
| occupation = [[Rapper]]
| occupation = [[Rapper]]
| years_active =
| years_active =
| label = [[Hoo-Bangin' Records|Hoo-Bangin']], [[Angeles Records]], Wrongkind, [[Blacksmith Records|Blacksmith]]
| label = {{hlist|[[Hoo-Bangin']]|Angeles|Wrongkind|[[Blacksmith Records|Blacksmith]]}}
| associated_acts = [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], [[Xzibit]], [[Ca$his]], [[Messy Marv]], [[Gladys Knight]], Strong Arm Steady, Max B
| associated_acts = [[Strong Arm Steady]], [[Max B]], [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], [[Xzibit]], [[Messy Marv]], [[Cashis]], [[Gladys Knight]], [[Nipsey Hussle]]
| website = [https://myspace.com/ogmitchyslick Mitchy Slick] on [[Myspace]]
| website = [https://myspace.com/ogmitchyslick Mitchy Slick] on [[Myspace]]
}}
}}


'''Mitchy Slick''' is an [[United States|American]] [[rapper]] from [[San Diego, California]]. He is a member of the group [[Strong Arm Steady]], along with rappers Phil Da Agony and Krondon. He performs solo with three albums released in addition to many collaborations. Mitchy Slick is the CEO of Wrongkind Records and is currently signed to [[Hoo-Bangin' Records]].
'''Charles Mitchell''' (born December 29, 1973), known professionally as '''Mitchy Slick''', is an American [[rapper]] from [[Southeast San Diego|Southeast]] [[San Diego, California]]. He is a member of the rap supergroup [[Strong Arm Steady]], along with rappers Phil Da Agony and [[Krondon]]. He performs solo with three albums released in addition to many collaborations. Mitchell is the CEO of Wrongkind Records.


==Biography==
==Biography==
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Founder and CEO, Slick branded Tha Wrongkind, a familial collective of artists, producers, deejays and entrepreneurs.
Founder and CEO, Slick branded Tha Wrongkind, a familial collective of artists, producers, deejays and entrepreneurs.


Slick spent his formative years in the southeastern division of San Diego, namely the Lincoln Park area. He later attended [[Prairie View A&M]] in [[Prairie View, Texas]] and returned to his hometown in California, where he embarked on his musical career. Mitchy was featured on Gangland about the San Diego Lincoln Park [[Bloods]], a gang he is a member of.<ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2013/05/03/mitchy-slick/ Mitchy Slick] Unitedgangs.com Retrieved. 2015-10-05</ref>
Slick spent his formative years in the [[Southeast San Diego|southeastern]] division of San Diego, namely the [[Lincoln Park, San Diego|Lincoln Park]] area. He later attended [[Prairie View A&M]] in [[Prairie View, Texas]] and returned to his hometown in California, where he embarked on his musical career. He was featured on [[History (U.S. TV channel)|The History Channel's]] [[Gangland (TV series)|Gangland]] about the San Diego Lincoln Park [[Bloods]], a gang he is a member of, in the Season 7 episode titled, "Vendetta of Blood" which first aired on May 14, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clicker.com/tv/gangland/vendetta-of-blood-936928//|title=Gangland: The Assassins|accessdate=2011-07-21}}</ref><ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2013/05/03/mitchy-slick/ Mitchy Slick] Unitedgangs.com Retrieved. 2015-10-05</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Slick’s debut album, ''Trigeration Station'' was released in 2001 and peaked at #13 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''’s Top Independent Albums chart that same year.
Slick’s debut album, ''Trigeration Station'' was released in 2001 and peaked at #13 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''’s Top Independent Albums chart that same year.


Since his debut, Slick has released numerous mixtapes including the ''XXL Guns'' collection, ''Mitchy Duz It'' and his second album ''Urban Survival Syndrome''. Along with Los Angeles emcees Krondon and Phil the Agony, west coast super-group Strong Arm Steady released its debut album ''Deep Hearted'' in 2007 followed by the mixtape ''Gang Mentality'', the conceptual album ''In Search of Stoney Jackson'' and their most recent installment, ''Arms and Hammers''.
Since his debut, Slick has released numerous mixtapes including the ''XXL Guns'' collection, ''Mitchy Duz It'' and his second album ''Urban Survival Syndrome''. Along with Los Angeles emcees [[Krondon]] and [[Phil the Agony]], west coast super-group Strong Arm Steady released its debut album ''Deep Hearted'' in 2007 followed by the mixtape ''Gang Mentality'', the conceptual album ''In Search of Stoney Jackson'' and their most recent installment, ''Arms and Hammers''.


In addition to mixtape appearances and both group and solo recordings, Slick has also collaborated with notable industry figures such as [[Lil Wayne]], [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], Menace, The Jacka, [[Jay Rock]] and [[E-40]]. In 2007 Slick and bay area rapper [[Messy Marv]] released the joint effort, ''Messy Slick'' which landed on [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart during the week of July 14, 2007.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/charts/2007-07-14/r-b-hip-hop-albums</ref>
In addition to mixtape appearances and both group and solo recordings, Slick has also collaborated with notable industry figures such as [[Lil Wayne]], [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], Compton Menace, [[Nipsey Hussle]], [[Nick Cannon]], [[MC Eiht]], [[The Jacka]], [[Jay Rock]], [[Paul Wall]], and [[E-40]]. In 2007 Slick and Bay Area rapper [[Messy Marv]] released the joint effort, ''Messy Slick'' which landed on [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart during the week of July 14, 2007.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2007-07-14/r-b-hip-hop-albums|title = Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart|magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date = 2 January 2013}}</ref>


In early 2010, Slick and Tha Wrongkind released the ''Yellow Tape'' compilation followed by the more recent mixtape ''Wrongkind Is Everywhere'' (2012) presented by DJ Rah2k.<ref>http://siccness.net/audio/mixtapes/dj-rah2k-mitchy-slick-presents-wrongkind-is-everywhere-mixtape</ref> His upcoming projects, ''Gang Intervention'' and ''Feet Match the Paint'' (produced by [[Dj.Fresh]]) are anticipated for release this year.<ref>http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/mitchyslick2010/</ref>
In early 2010, Slick and Tha Wrongkind released the ''Yellow Tape'' compilation followed by the more recent mixtape ''Wrongkind Is Everywhere'' (2012) presented by DJ Rah2k.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://siccness.net/audio/mixtapes/dj-rah2k-mitchy-slick-presents-wrongkind-is-everywhere-mixtape |title=Dj Rah2k & Mitchy Slick Presents Wrongkind is Everywhere (Mixtape) |accessdate=2012-05-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516120728/http://siccness.net/audio/mixtapes/dj-rah2k-mitchy-slick-presents-wrongkind-is-everywhere-mixtape |archivedate=2012-05-16 }}</ref> His upcoming projects, ''Gang Intervention'' and ''Feet Match the Paint'' (produced by [[Dj.Fresh]]) are anticipated for release this year.<ref>{{Cite web | title=dubcnn.com // Mitchy Slick Interview (November 2010) // West Coast News Network // | url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/mitchyslick2010/ | access-date=2024-12-27 | website=www.dubcnn.com}}</ref>


In 2013, Mitchy appeared on [[R&B]] legend [[Gladys Knight]]'s album, later performing the track "Old School" with Knight on the [[Queen Latifah Show]].
In 2013, Mitchy appeared on [[R&B]] legend [[Gladys Knight]]'s album, later performing the track "Old School" with Knight on the [[Queen Latifah Show]].

== Legal issues ==
On September 2, 2014, Mitchy Slick surrendered to [[Marin County]], [[California]] sheriff’s officials on charges of [[kidnapping]] and [[human trafficking]]. He was charged with kidnapping, human trafficking, making [[terrorist threat]]s, participating in a gang, and brandishing a firearm. However, he was released two days later because the district attorney needed more time to develop a case.<ref>http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/09/04/socal-rap-artist-mitchy-slick-surrenders-in-marin-county-on-kidnapping-human-trafficking-charges/</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==


===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
⚫
* ''Trigeration Station'' (2001)
⚫
* ''Mitchy Duz It'' (2005)
⚫
* ''Urban Survival Syndrome'' (2006)
⚫
* ''Won't Stop'' (2013)
⚫
* ''Lost in the Yay'' (2016)
* ''PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Diego)'' (2018)


===Collaboration albums===
⚫
* 2001 Trigeration Station
* ''Strong Arm Robbery'' (with Damu) (2003)
⚫
* 2005 Mitchy Duz It
* ''Strong Arm Robbery Volume 2'' (with Damu & Tiny Doo) (2005)
⚫
* 2006 Urban Survival Syndrome
* ''Messy Slick'' (with Messy Marv) (2007)
⚫
* 2013 Won't Stop
* ''Feet Match the Paint'' (with the World's Freshest) (2013)
* 2014 Call Of Duty
* ''Whole 9.2'' (with Oso Ocean) (2014)
⚫
* 2016 Lost in the Yay
* ''23 Blocks'' (with Damu) (2021)

===Extended plays===
* ''Call of Duty: South East'' (2014)
* ''IV Corners'' (2018)
* ''The Tonite Show With Jay Worthy & DJ Fresh'' (with Jay Worthy & DJ Fresh) (2018)


===Mixtapes===
===Mixtapes===
⚫
* ''Damu Mitchy (Freestyle Mixtape)'' (2003)
⚫
* ''XXL Guns, Vol. 1: Killafornia Handgunner'' (2003)
⚫
* ''XXL Guns, Vol. 2: Guns & Ammo'' (2003)
* ''XXL Guns, Vol. 3: Killafornia Handgunner'' (2004)
⚫
* ''Cali Untouchable Radio 13 (Dago Edition)'' (2006)
* ''XXL Guns & Ammo, Vol. 4'' (2009)


⚫
===Compilations===
⚫
* 2003 Damu Mitchy (Freestyle Mixtape)
* 2003 XXL Guns Vol. 1 Killafornia Handgunner
* ''Greatest Hits, Vol. 1'' (2005)
⚫
* ''Mitchy Slick Presents: Tha Wrongkind - Yellow Tape'' (2010)
⚫
* 2003 XXL Guns Vol. 2 Guns & Ammo
* ''Mitchy Slick Presents: Wrongkind Is Everywhere Vol. 1" (2012)
⚫
* 2004 XXL Guns Vol. 3 Killafornia Handgunner
⚫
* ''SD Taco Shop Mixtape, Vol. 1'' (2015)
⚫
* 2006 Cali Untouchable Radio 13 Dago Edition
* 2009 XXL Guns & Ammo Vol. 4
* ''SD Taco Shop Mixtape, Vol. 2'' (2016)


===Collaborations===
===Guest appearances===
* "Can't Move" ([[Cashis]] & [[Demrick|Young De]] featuring Mitchy Slick) (from ''Homeland Security'') (2008)

* 2003 Mitchy Slick & Damu - Strong Arm Robbery
* "On the Boss" (Cashis featuring Mitchy Slick) (from ''The Art of Dying'') (2012)
* 2005 Mitchy Slick, Damu, Tiny Doo - Strong Arm Robbery Volume 2
* 2007 Messy Marv & Mitchy Slick - Messy Slick
* 2013 Mitchy Slick & The Worlds Freshest - Feet Match The Paint
* 2014 Oso Ocean & Mitchy Slick - Whole 9.2

⚫
===Compilations===
*2001 Bogie presents Gametight California Compilation
* 2005 Greatest Hits Vol.1
⚫
* 2010 Mitchy Slick Presents Tha Wrongkind - Yellow Tape
⚫
* 2015 SD Taco Shop Mixtape Vol. 1


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.myspace.com/ogmitchyslick Mitchy Slick - MySpace]
*[https://www.myspace.com/ogmitchyslick Mitchy Slick - MySpace]
*[http://www.wrongkindiseverywhere.com/index.php Wrongkind Records - Official Website]
* [http://www.ballerstatus.net/features/read/id/57802802/ Baller Status Interview]
*[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=mitchy slick|chart=all}} Billboard.com]
*[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=mitchy slick|chart=all}} Billboard.com]


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Latest revision as of 16:31, 27 December 2024

Mitchy Slick
Mitchy Slick performing in 2010
Mitchy Slick performing in 2010
Background information
Birth nameCharles Mitchell
Also known asTha Slicksta
Born (1973-12-29) December 29, 1973 (age 50)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres
OccupationRapper
Labels
WebsiteMitchy Slick on Myspace

Charles Mitchell (born December 29, 1973), known professionally as Mitchy Slick, is an American rapper from Southeast San Diego, California. He is a member of the rap supergroup Strong Arm Steady, along with rappers Phil Da Agony and Krondon. He performs solo with three albums released in addition to many collaborations. Mitchell is the CEO of Wrongkind Records.

Biography

[edit]

A native of San Diego, California rap veteran Mitchy Slick is a solo artist and one-third of Stones Throw Records hip-hop trio Strong Arm Steady.

Founder and CEO, Slick branded Tha Wrongkind, a familial collective of artists, producers, deejays and entrepreneurs.

Slick spent his formative years in the southeastern division of San Diego, namely the Lincoln Park area. He later attended Prairie View A&M in Prairie View, Texas and returned to his hometown in California, where he embarked on his musical career. He was featured on The History Channel's Gangland about the San Diego Lincoln Park Bloods, a gang he is a member of, in the Season 7 episode titled, "Vendetta of Blood" which first aired on May 14, 2010.[1][2]

Career

[edit]

Slick’s debut album, Trigeration Station was released in 2001 and peaked at #13 on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums chart that same year.

Since his debut, Slick has released numerous mixtapes including the XXL Guns collection, Mitchy Duz It and his second album Urban Survival Syndrome. Along with Los Angeles emcees Krondon and Phil the Agony, west coast super-group Strong Arm Steady released its debut album Deep Hearted in 2007 followed by the mixtape Gang Mentality, the conceptual album In Search of Stoney Jackson and their most recent installment, Arms and Hammers.

In addition to mixtape appearances and both group and solo recordings, Slick has also collaborated with notable industry figures such as Lil Wayne, The Game, Compton Menace, Nipsey Hussle, Nick Cannon, MC Eiht, The Jacka, Jay Rock, Paul Wall, and E-40. In 2007 Slick and Bay Area rapper Messy Marv released the joint effort, Messy Slick which landed on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart during the week of July 14, 2007.[3]

In early 2010, Slick and Tha Wrongkind released the Yellow Tape compilation followed by the more recent mixtape Wrongkind Is Everywhere (2012) presented by DJ Rah2k.[4] His upcoming projects, Gang Intervention and Feet Match the Paint (produced by Dj.Fresh) are anticipated for release this year.[5]

In 2013, Mitchy appeared on R&B legend Gladys Knight's album, later performing the track "Old School" with Knight on the Queen Latifah Show.

Discography

[edit]

Studio albums

[edit]
  • Trigeration Station (2001)
  • Mitchy Duz It (2005)
  • Urban Survival Syndrome (2006)
  • Won't Stop (2013)
  • Lost in the Yay (2016)
  • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Diego) (2018)

Collaboration albums

[edit]
  • Strong Arm Robbery (with Damu) (2003)
  • Strong Arm Robbery Volume 2 (with Damu & Tiny Doo) (2005)
  • Messy Slick (with Messy Marv) (2007)
  • Feet Match the Paint (with the World's Freshest) (2013)
  • Whole 9.2 (with Oso Ocean) (2014)
  • 23 Blocks (with Damu) (2021)

Extended plays

[edit]
  • Call of Duty: South East (2014)
  • IV Corners (2018)
  • The Tonite Show With Jay Worthy & DJ Fresh (with Jay Worthy & DJ Fresh) (2018)

Mixtapes

[edit]
  • Damu Mitchy (Freestyle Mixtape) (2003)
  • XXL Guns, Vol. 1: Killafornia Handgunner (2003)
  • XXL Guns, Vol. 2: Guns & Ammo (2003)
  • XXL Guns, Vol. 3: Killafornia Handgunner (2004)
  • Cali Untouchable Radio 13 (Dago Edition) (2006)
  • XXL Guns & Ammo, Vol. 4 (2009)

Compilations

[edit]
  • Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (2005)
  • Mitchy Slick Presents: Tha Wrongkind - Yellow Tape (2010)
  • Mitchy Slick Presents: Wrongkind Is Everywhere Vol. 1" (2012)
  • SD Taco Shop Mixtape, Vol. 1 (2015)
  • SD Taco Shop Mixtape, Vol. 2 (2016)

Guest appearances

[edit]
  • "Can't Move" (Cashis & Young De featuring Mitchy Slick) (from Homeland Security) (2008)
  • "On the Boss" (Cashis featuring Mitchy Slick) (from The Art of Dying) (2012)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Gangland: The Assassins". Retrieved 2011-07-21.
  2. ^ Mitchy Slick Unitedgangs.com Retrieved. 2015-10-05
  3. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart". Billboard. 2 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Dj Rah2k & Mitchy Slick Presents Wrongkind is Everywhere (Mixtape)". Archived from the original on 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  5. ^ "dubcnn.com // Mitchy Slick Interview (November 2010) // West Coast News Network //". www.dubcnn.com. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
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