Published Mon, August 8, 2022 at 11:00 PM EDT
By 1987, MC Shan had ghostwritten underground Hip-Hop hits and released a string of his own singles that were pivotal in ushering in what is considered the "Golden Era" of recorded rap.
The name 'Cold Chillin' Records' came from MC Shan. I needed a name for the label and I called Shan one day and asked what he was doin.' He said that he was 'cold chilllin,' and I said 'That's it!'"
- Tyrone "Fly Ty" Williams (co-founder, Cold Chillin' Records)
I should get credit for writing all the early diss records. 'I'll Take Your Radio' by Steady B, The Frost Run-DMC diss, I wrote all that..."
- MC Shan