About MC Shy D
MC Shy D was a record producer, rapper, producer and rapping.
A concert ticket from a 1987 MC Shy D performance in Louisiana. Peter Jones, professionally known by his stage name MC Shy D, is an American rapper and producer originally from the Bronx, New York, but was based in Atlanta, Georgia and thus became known as one of the first rappers to come from there. He was signed with Luke Skyywalker Records and released two albums, Got to Be Tough and Comin' Correct in 88, through the label from 1987 to 1988.
Discography Studio albums YearTitleChart positionsBillboard 200 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 1987Got to Be Tough Released: August 12, 1987 Released: July 13, 1988 Label: Luke Skyywalker Records—351990Don't Sweat Me Label: Benz Records/On Top Records—801993The Comeback Label: Wrap Records——1996Recordnize (with DJ Smurf) Label: Benz Records——1999Against The Odds (with Tha Rhythum) Label: Benz Records——
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Who was MC Shy D?
musical artist
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MC Shy D was born in The Bronx.
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MC Shy D was a record producer, rapper, producer and rapping.
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