Witchdoctor

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For the kind of healer, see witch doctor.

For the song, see Witch Doctor.

Witchdoctor
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia
Years active	1996-present
Genres	Hip hop, Spoken Word
Labels	Dez Only 1

Witchdoctor born Erin Johnson, is an established member of Atlanta’s Dungeon Family collective which includes members such as Goodie Mob, OutKast, Killer Mike, Big Rube, & many others. Witchdoctor has released three solo albums, one mixtape, and one book, most recently “King of The Beasts”.

Witchdoctor went by another name before Witchdoctor, he got his new name when he was out riding with a friend and was listening to some reggae music and heard the line “Give us back our witch doctor” after that he knew what his name was going to be.

Witchdoctor released his first album (A S.W.A.T. Healin’ Ritual) in 1997 on Interscope Records. The albums featured several artist from the DF such as Cee-Lo, Outkast, and Cool Breeze. The album features varied content ranging from street life to spirituality. The album had two videos; one for Holiday and the other for Heaven Comin’.

Witchdoctor’s second album was “9th Wonder of the World” and was released independently from his own label; “Dez Only 1" names after a song off A S.W.A.T. Healin’ Ritual featuring OutKast.

In 2004, Witchdoctor published a book, “Diary of the American Witch Doctor” A critically acclaimed collection of poetry and prose.

In 2005, Witchdoctor released the mixtape "Gumbo Cookin."

Witchdoctor released his third album “King of the Beasts” in 2006. The albums features the two singles “Best Year” and “King of the Beasts”. Best Year is the first single off, it is also his third video released for Witchdoctor.