MC Shy D
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| Birth name | Peter T. Jones |
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| Born | Bronx, New York |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Years active | 1986–2000s |
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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 | |
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| Billboard 200[3] | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[4] | ||
| 1987 | Got to Be Tough
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197 | 41 |
| 1988 | Comin' Correct in 88
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— | 35 |
| 1990 | Don't Sweat Me
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— | 80 |
| 1993 | The Comeback
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| 1996 | Recordnize (with DJ Smurf)
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| 1999 | Against The Odds (with Tha Rhythum)
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References
- ^ a b c d Wynn, Ron. "MC Shy D | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "MC Shy D". Discogs. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "M.C. Shy-D Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ "M.C. Shy-D Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ^ Got to Be Tough by MC Shy-D on Apple Music, 1987-08-12, retrieved 2018-01-10
- ^ Comin' Correct In 88 by MC Shy D on Apple Music, 1988-07-13, retrieved 2018-01-10
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