MC Shy D

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MC Shy D
Birth namePeter T. Jones
Also known as
  • Shy D
  • M.C. Shy-D
BornBronx, New York
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active1986–2000s
Labels
  • Luke Skyywalker Records
  • Benz Records
  • On Top Records
  • Wrap Records
Associated acts
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 from the Bronx, New York.[1][2] 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.[1] He released his third album, Don't Sweat Me, in 1990 via On Top Records and Benz Records,[2] and his fourth album, The Comeback, in 1993 via Wrap Records.[2] In 1996, Jones released his fifth studio album, Recordnize, featuring DJ Smurf under Benz Records.[1][2] His sixth and recent album, Against The Odds, was released in 1999 with Charlotte 'Tha Rhythum' Crooms also via Benz Records.[2]

He is a cousin of Afrika Bambaataa.[1]

Discography[]

Studio albums

Year Title Chart positions
Billboard 200[3] Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[4]
1987 Got to Be Tough
  • Released: August 12, 1987[5]
  • Label: Luke Skyywalker Records
 197 41
1988 Comin' Correct in 88
  • Released: July 13, 1988[6]
  • Label: Luke Skyywalker Records
 — 35
1990 Don't Sweat Me
  • Label: Benz Records/On Top Records
 — 80
1993 The Comeback
  • Label: Wrap Records
 — —
1996 Recordnize (with DJ Smurf)
  • Label: Benz Records
 — —
1999 Against The Odds (with Tha Rhythum)
  • Label: Benz Records
 — —

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Wynn, Ron. "MC Shy D | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "MC Shy D". Discogs. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "M.C. Shy-D Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "M.C. Shy-D Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  5. ^ Got to Be Tough by MC Shy-D on Apple Music, 1987-08-12, retrieved 2018-01-10
  6. ^ Comin' Correct In 88 by MC Shy D on Apple Music, 1988-07-13, retrieved 2018-01-10
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