MC Shan Gets Candid On the Music Industry, Happiness & Life Beyond The Mic

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  • Опубликовано: 20 апр 2023
  • We've all heard the saying, "Money and fame may come and go, but contentment is the real treasure of life." And this is never more true than in the life of MC Shan.
    With a storied career in Hip-Hop, MC Shan has been hailed as a legend in both his field of work and for his ability to balance fame with family life. But what happens beyond fame, money, and flash?
    In our new series, Beyond The Mic, you'll be able to see how MC Shan has stayed grounded through all the ups and downs and how living a life of purpose can have many phases. #BeyondTheMic #MCshan #Contentment #Survival #Inspiration #RTB50
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  • @cozmikfunkrabbitt30
    @cozmikfunkrabbitt30 Год назад +128

    Shan just showed the true meaning of success and is enjoying every minute of it, one of Hip Hop's true heroes

  • @tahoekev2150
    @tahoekev2150 Год назад +68

    I'm 50 years old and always listen to hip-hop and this is one of the men I grew up on solutes MC SHAN

  • @lorrainewilkins9248
    @lorrainewilkins9248 11 месяцев назад +16

    A man crying doesn't show weakest. Real men cry too.We love you Shan😊

  • @KamaalMaal
    @KamaalMaal Год назад +93

    I really appreciate Rock The Bells for documenting our Hip Hop greats. Peace Shan

    • @brandygates6583
      @brandygates6583 Год назад +2

      I absolutely concur. I love Rock the bells & salute the sample

  • @Jonas-my1io
    @Jonas-my1io Год назад +47

    He lives a good life! He is straight up.
    Nice to see the private side of him.

  • @Railzilla
    @Railzilla Год назад +82

    This is extraordinary. MC Shan was captured with authenticity, honesty and a lot of heart. Thanks Shan for sharing your story your way.

  • @JUDGEMENT1973
    @JUDGEMENT1973 11 месяцев назад +10

    The way he cried for Biz was touching. Much love Mc Shan

  • @jsolethedj
    @jsolethedj Год назад +36

    What's not to love about Shan,,,such authentic human being.

  • @miami8089
    @miami8089 Год назад +42

    This is awesome. Glad to see Shan doing good. He seems like a great father, and a very talented builder. He’s kicking ass on the RV remodels.

  • @RohgishSun
    @RohgishSun Год назад +42

    Whoever edited this is a master❤❤❤❤

  • @benjamindavid6089
    @benjamindavid6089 Год назад +13

    Those that know....shan was that dude at one time. Salute and blessings on your family

  • @treygonzales7166
    @treygonzales7166 Год назад +33

    All respect due to Shan!!!

  • @JuriKet
    @JuriKet Год назад +32

    Thank you Rock The Bells for giving this man his flowers. Still one of my favorite emcees, MC Shan! PEACE, from Amsterdam.

  • @carloslynch3357
    @carloslynch3357 Год назад +14

    Peace from the UK...Mc Shan Summer 1985..."Marley Marl Scratch ...one of the most underrated ...

    • @daminharris3879
      @daminharris3879 Год назад +2

      Yesss Marley Scratch was crazy went it dropped

  • @Dr.Dave718
    @Dr.Dave718 Год назад +25

    Being authenticity candid, M.C Shan was able to separate M.C Shan from to his real self
    True Happiness does not come money💰, fame or notoriety, BUT the love of his family which is precious commodity
    #mcshan

    • @Darealpackage
      @Darealpackage 10 месяцев назад

      I think he just inadvertently told rappers they were slaves to their way of life but he is free as can be and his name is still spoken over 36 years later. Half of these new rappers are forgotten two weeks after they get shot! That makes this interview even better lol

  • @sirgrinn9911
    @sirgrinn9911 Год назад +31

    I felt this in a major way….Salute to the Living Legend Mc Shan🙌🏾

  • @travelinSmooth
    @travelinSmooth Год назад +15

    Had to pause the video at minute 7. Needed to comment and say thank you. Thank you for creating this. It's amazing to see him in his life. He needs to have his own show!!

  • @MindTrickedX24
    @MindTrickedX24 Год назад +14

    I didn't expect this to be as raw and emotional as it was, but I love that this is what we got. Peace and thank you to the legendary MC Shan for laying it all out there, and definitely to Rock the Bells for putting this together in the first place. For the culture!

  • @LouBurna
    @LouBurna Год назад +30

    This was well executed. Love every minute of it. Respect to the God MC Shan!!! 🙌

  • @MrRodmace
    @MrRodmace Год назад +13

    Got to appreciate shan for being open and real. Much success my brother. I too grew up on your music blasting my pioneers 6x9s. Lol

  • @rachaelfigueroa1758
    @rachaelfigueroa1758 Год назад +13

    Shan thank YOU for YOUr truth. You are amazing...ALL across the board!

  • @alrhames1664
    @alrhames1664 Год назад +12

    That’s what’s up !!!! Shout out to Shan !! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT !!

  • @davedub4013
    @davedub4013 Год назад +10

    Shan is one of the greatest. 💯

  • @rondeisel
    @rondeisel Год назад +7

    Much respect to MC Shan! This brother is the most transparent MC living.

  • @shaunrocksthecitytvshow4117
    @shaunrocksthecitytvshow4117 Год назад +5

    Shan is the realist true story pleasure talking with him from time to time 👌👌👊👊💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

  • @rpedroso12
    @rpedroso12 Год назад +9

    Shan is the true essence of Hip-Hop. Beast in the Game.

  • @KITEHIGHSTYLE
    @KITEHIGHSTYLE Год назад +10

    God Bless everything you love Shan and THANK YOU for the memories that are still vivid as today. You already know you a pillar of this culture. They better know.

  • @WestKosBias
    @WestKosBias 11 месяцев назад +3

    He may lost the Bridge Battle, but he’s winning the War of Life💯

  • @KINGTRAGIC1
    @KINGTRAGIC1 Год назад +4

    Shan always 💯, thats a rare quality these days.

  • @prof3ssor178
    @prof3ssor178 Год назад +8

    LEGENDARY 💐🙏🏾 MC SHAN

  • @cecebrown6506
    @cecebrown6506 Год назад +3

    These onions keep messing with my eyes 🎤❤️😢😃👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @thekhamisiproject
    @thekhamisiproject 9 месяцев назад +1

    Having come up during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop, it's an honor and privilege to experience this doc! I never even met him and I teared up right with him. Y'all just don't know - Shante, Biz, Shan, and many others, were as familiar in the Black household as fried chicken and floor model tvs. When he said "I Pioneered This" he did. NOT. LIE. 👏🏽

  • @blockavelli
    @blockavelli Год назад +11

    Great video, great production. Shout out to MC Shan

  • @syrtyce
    @syrtyce Год назад +12

    This is great to see. Salute to Shan. A "pioneer" who definitely should be discussed much more.

  • @mrstecstash
    @mrstecstash Год назад +4

    I grew up on Shan. His was the first album I ever purchased in my life at 12. Got it from Kings plaza Mall in BK- DOWN BY LAW for $11.99❤

  • @jonathanchambers8256
    @jonathanchambers8256 Год назад +11

    Excellent piece on the legend M.C. Shan!!! One of the best to ever do it!!! Thank you Rock the Bells team for bringing this to fruition!!! Still my favorite emcee!!! Family first!!! Salute Shan!!!👑💪🏾✊🏾

  • @a.d.8881
    @a.d.8881 11 месяцев назад +3

    I live near Shan and see him often in the neighborhood, a real authentic dude that will give you the shirt off his back. Great peace and i'm glad he's being celebrated.

  • @kellcamz
    @kellcamz Год назад +5

    The Bridge Keep Rocking...

  • @lrod2470
    @lrod2470 Год назад +7

    Love this.. I have a whole new outlook on Shan. Wow!

  • @terencemcclain3367
    @terencemcclain3367 Год назад +4

    Awesome!!! One of my Hip Hop Heroes, he's alive and well, give him his flowers NOW!!

  • @sullivanjeffrey79
    @sullivanjeffrey79 Год назад +4

    So happy to see MC Shan doing well ...I used to go to the Latin Quarter and Roseland ball room in the mid to late 1980's I was 20 something early 20's and when it was no show going on Latin Quarter would let you be on the stage curtain down but I remember Shan was on there in the corner near me with this fine Spanish Chic and when he stepped off for a second I tried to holla at her 😅 ..but he came back to soon ...them times where great...We see Kane Biz Eric B Rakim Dana Dane ...Justice DMX all of them on the regular and we didn't go star crazy because we thought we was just as cool as them! 😎 My both spots was popping on a Saturday night Roseland kept Stetas sonic preforming or The R&B singer Shannon "Let the music play" some of the best times of my life ....🙏🏾☝🏽 For The Incredible Biz Marlie! 🥲

    • @seanwright8786
      @seanwright8786 11 месяцев назад

      Brother, I seriously tell everybody that the Golden Era of hip hop started in '85/'86 . I was 15/16 years old and as a teenager we was up in them same spots you just mentioned... straight chillin. If you knew the artist that was performing you took a Deuce-style flick, let them hit your blunt, maybe took a swig o Ol English or Private Stock and went back to your hood. The next week you was bragging about how the artist and your crew was chillin at the spot where you went to see them perform. I miss those days that you mentioned fam. Salute to you for still being here past the age of 55 'cause a lot of us ain't here fam.💪🏾✊🏾

  • @keciacollins8071
    @keciacollins8071 Год назад +10

    This is an eye opener and heart touching story! I have nothing but respect for this King! ❤

  • @patriciafuselier3071
    @patriciafuselier3071 Год назад +7

    Thanks you MC Shan for being real with your story. You are very open and honest.

  • @CuseSouthSide
    @CuseSouthSide Год назад +5

    Shan may not be everybody's best M.C ever, but he's the realest M.C ever!, and the most hated on M.C ever.. Shan helped pioneer a certain element of hip hop and M.C careers! That brother deserve better respect from the Hip Hop Community!!!

  • @shaquanthedon6184
    @shaquanthedon6184 Год назад +7

    This is very nice and there ain't no shame in shedding tears I know what that feels like you have a very joyful, uplifting and positive spirit Shan cos even in the darkness that light will shine bright 🙌💯🤙

  • @ccollins125
    @ccollins125 Год назад +5

    3 and a half minutes in and this is already incredible. Shan is a legend and spitting truth.

  • @Rizzlyricist
    @Rizzlyricist 11 месяцев назад +1

    I used to listen to Shan when I was 88, and now I'm 18. This will forever be a classic.

  • @siannes4599
    @siannes4599 Год назад +14

    Thank You For Helping Pioneer This MC Shan 🤘🏽🎤

  • @forever8671
    @forever8671 Год назад +8

    Great documentary. Salute to MC Shan!

  • @ericwilliams1023
    @ericwilliams1023 11 месяцев назад +2

    Peace Brother. Aint no weakness in tears! Glad to see you feeling free and good ! All Love !!

  • @kevinholt686
    @kevinholt686 Год назад +2

    Shan living in Douglasville Georgia! I'm glad you're doing good and enjoying life. Next time you out In Atlanta since I live here too , Let's have a drink for Everything you're done for hip hop! Much respect! - DJ Juuice.

  • @dwaynewrd
    @dwaynewrd Год назад +5

    Keep your head up MC Shan. God gotcha bro.

  • @deebaker4671
    @deebaker4671 11 месяцев назад +2

    Shan is a man of morals . I respect him. He has beautiful kids !!!

  • @Donny.C.wlWilliams
    @Donny.C.wlWilliams Год назад +4

    Peace brother! Glad to see ya handling biz

  • @DJaySplitSecond
    @DJaySplitSecond Год назад +3

    Can we get a life documentary on Shan??? Well deserved

  • @lorenzoperry42
    @lorenzoperry42 Год назад +6

    Legend greatest all time goat mc shan

  • @njjjjjjjjhhhs
    @njjjjjjjjhhhs Год назад +6

    love his interviews

  • @soniccatalogrecordings1718
    @soniccatalogrecordings1718 Год назад +3

    Glad the grill been upgraded, bruh bruh... was definitely needed to allow you enjoy life that much more. Little things. Even the yung'un knew that was needed.

  • @CainaanDC
    @CainaanDC Год назад +3

    Bless you Shan

  • @wardatkins1320
    @wardatkins1320 Год назад +2

    So privilege to see this my eyes are blessed to be able to see this jewel . Mc Shan is a corner stone of hip hop " THANKS " Rock the Bells

  • @kendu1327
    @kendu1327 10 месяцев назад +1

    Mc Shan , i still listen to all his songs today Love you God Peace!!

  • @brothajamessd1670
    @brothajamessd1670 Год назад +3

    That made me feel good. I’ve always liked MC Shan. I’m glad to see him living well! The Bridge is neva ova! Respect!

  • @CEEPMDEE
    @CEEPMDEE 10 месяцев назад +1

    From the bronx to Queens and the Bronx again. Love MC Shan and KRS One

  • @epat32
    @epat32 11 месяцев назад +2

    Much respect to MC Shan! Legends don't ever die! He is the FATHER OF THE DISS RECORDS IN HIP-HOP! He's a real one!

  • @tweetybyrde1178
    @tweetybyrde1178 Год назад +4

    Loved this.. Shan showed the true meaning of being happy. We know him, chilled with him and he is genuine and humble just like he showed here. Life is about enjoying your children and living stress free.. Happy for you Shan...💕💕👌👌forever a Legend!.

  • @tracydavis5253
    @tracydavis5253 Год назад +2

    You can never be weak Shsn you king bro showing the love yout your child Tral one's know that ain't no weakness in you bro

  • @Shinarri28
    @Shinarri28 Год назад +2

    Happy Friday enjoy your day with love I love segment 💜🙏🏾💜🥰🎉

  • @thurbroc5051
    @thurbroc5051 11 месяцев назад +1

    I caught this late, but I'm glad I watched it. Shan is the real deal. What you see is what you get. Salute!!!

  • @njjjjjjjjhhhs
    @njjjjjjjjhhhs Год назад +5

    appreciate this documentary style interview❤

  • @NotfromDetroit
    @NotfromDetroit Год назад +4

    This was a GOOD interview!

    • @countrymusician8903
      @countrymusician8903 Год назад

      Thanks for the likes on my page and all the support shown as a special fan of mine, i hope you don't stop listening to my music

  • @tochiRTA
    @tochiRTA Год назад +2

    FASCINATING! Shan a real one for putting this out. For the first time, made me realize that Shan might've been the pioneer of that wild child energy that we ended up getting with ODB, DMX and others. JayQuan from The Foundation (on RUclips) hinted at this years ago and now I really see what he means.

  • @LarryBennett-cc6kz
    @LarryBennett-cc6kz Год назад +5

    SIR MC SHAN TRUE HIP-HOP PIONEER 👑💯

  • @joeg4589
    @joeg4589 Год назад +4

    Fantastic documentary! Great story, well done 🫡

  • @7324edwin
    @7324edwin Год назад +1

    This Rock The Bells piece is pure editorial perfection! Shout out to the living legend MC Shan and all that he contributed to this art form that we call Hip-Hop.

  • @meeraftaddesse8956
    @meeraftaddesse8956 10 месяцев назад

    I’m glad LL is looking out for the ones who paved the way. It warms my heart.

  • @jamespryor7358
    @jamespryor7358 Год назад +1

    May the force be with you Shan. Raising those small children at age 50 plus IS HARD WORK! MUCH RESPECT!

  • @joseyeastwood
    @joseyeastwood 10 месяцев назад

    Talking about your love ones in being emotional is not weak when they have passed on it is beautiful and keeping their memory alive may they Rest In Peace.

  • @TankTJames
    @TankTJames 11 месяцев назад +2

    This my dude we share almost the same aspect in life with our Love ones taking care of our kids my sister passed away I help raise her kids and Shan is doing the same exact thing we both be kicking it on Instagram together in our DM real talk!! ✊🏿💪🏿✊🏿🎤❤️

    • @seanwright8786
      @seanwright8786 11 месяцев назад

      Salute to you, Lord. Stay strong my brother. You doing a great job man.

  • @dontemorgan1274
    @dontemorgan1274 Год назад +2

    Salute to my man Shan👊🏾 ....just listen to your story had me in 😢 in a good way. I remember those days of Shane, Marley, Shante. I miss that real HIP HOP

  • @sheliaalexander5801
    @sheliaalexander5801 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fabulous work I love it Mc Shan you still popping

  • @seanwright8786
    @seanwright8786 11 месяцев назад

    I was happy to have run into MC Shan out in Douglasville, GA one night at the supermarket.
    Salute to the brother, MC Shan!

  • @DrefusX
    @DrefusX Год назад +1

    This was awesome. Thank you for this right here.💯💯💯

  • @beantownflow901
    @beantownflow901 Год назад +1

    I grew up listening to 80's and 90's Hip Hop music. I remember those battle records between Shan and KRS-1, they were epic! . It seems so long ago nowadays. This video really touched me.

  • @SS-ii6nz
    @SS-ii6nz 3 месяца назад

    Thank you, Shan, for inviting us into your world. I'm so sorry for the loss of your children and close friend BIZ Markie. may they R.I.P I am who I am because of a quote in your number one hit. The purpose of this story I told is to inspire you to reach your goals, etc.I inspired teenagers to work hard and achieve their goals. I worked with them for nearly forty years.The entire end of the Bridge lyrics was a masterpiece. Shout out to the legendary great Mr. MC Shan. Hip-Hop's greatest. You and Shante are right. Enjoy your golden years, and stay blessed. I am doing the same Dam thang ❤😅😊

  • @SURLY_BOO
    @SURLY_BOO Год назад +4

    This will B interesting.

    • @aotto3792
      @aotto3792 Год назад +2

      Sure will lol. MC Shan doesn't mince any words.

  • @JunkiesTv
    @JunkiesTv 10 месяцев назад

    One of the most genuine ppl ive ever had the pleasure of working with! Salute to RTB for this doc! One love Shan🫡🫡💯

  • @exo152music
    @exo152music Год назад +2

    MC Shan Rock on!

  • @3rdeye415
    @3rdeye415 11 месяцев назад +1

    I absolutely loved this! Keep it coming with the ol’ skool artists they still get luv ova here!

  • @omid8011
    @omid8011 Год назад +2

    This is amazing. Thank you MC Shan for your contribution to Hip Hop and for sharing your story. Well done to Rock the Bells

  • @sionrouge1697
    @sionrouge1697 Год назад +1

    Peace to Shan and his family. His voice is needed and I'm happy to see him doing well.

  • @SCATTLE
    @SCATTLE Год назад +2

    appreciate this, shan's the realest

  • @simoneHaritos
    @simoneHaritos 7 месяцев назад

    Damn Shan. Youve been through it bro. Know that you are loved and respected by sooooooo many people. Respect from Chicago. ❤

  • @moniquemonique7543
    @moniquemonique7543 10 месяцев назад

    Wow! I had no idea MC Shan lived only 45 min away. What a heart warming story. ❤

  • @MrJusduit
    @MrJusduit 11 месяцев назад +1

    MC Shan I Happy for you Man for you and your Family!

  • @isaiahtolbert
    @isaiahtolbert Год назад +1

    Wow Uncle Shan I love this documentary already and people are seeing the real you here! Also, seeing pictures of you and grandpa touches my heart so much!

  • @oldschoolday
    @oldschoolday Год назад +1

    LL I appreciate this. Queens stick together. Nah but real talk I love this platform you give the OG’s love it!!!

  • @djairalert422
    @djairalert422 10 месяцев назад

    This is so dope, Shan is unapologetically, living his best life, this touched my soul, I love Shan's sense of humor!

  • @jessiehill8585
    @jessiehill8585 11 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see him come full circle.

  • @jblogic4u
    @jblogic4u 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great info, I love his music, and it great to see him doing well. One love!!

  • @cristix11
    @cristix11 Год назад +2

    mc shan, salute