McKinley Mitchell was an American Chicago-based soul and blues singer who was active from the 1950s until his death in 1986. Mitchell's musical style was characterized by a powerful, emotive vocal delivery that often incorporated elements of both soul and blues genres. He achieved significant regional success in the early 1960s with hits such as "The Town I Live In" and "Trouble Blues," with the former reaching the top 10 on the Billboard R&B chart. Despite being less known nationally, Mitchell's raw and emotive performances have had a lasting impact on the landscape of soul and blues music.