MC Stan
Indian rapper and music producer (born 1999)
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Altaf Sheikh (born 30 August 1999), known professionally as MC STAN (stylized as MC ST∆N), is an Indian rapper, lyricist, music producer, and composer who was the winner of the sixteenth season of Bigg Boss in 2023. He is known for his work in the Hindi hip-hop and trap music scene.[1][2][3]
30 August 1999
- Rapper
- Singer
- Lyricist
- Music producer
- Composer
- Bigg Boss 16 – Winner
- Tadipaar (2020)
- Insaan (2022)
- "Haath Varthi" (2023)
Altaf Tadavi | |
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Altaf Sheikh in 2023 | |
| Born | Altaf Tadavi 30 August 1999 Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Genres | Hip hop, Desi hip hop, Trap music |
| Labels | Hindi Records, T-Series, Independent |
Early life
Altaf Tadavi was born on 30 August 1999 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.[4] He was raised in a low-income household and developed an interest in music during his adolescence. Initially influenced by qawwali, he later shifted his focus to rap and hip-hop, drawing inspiration from international rap artists as well as the emerging Indian hip-hop scene.[5]
Career
MC Stan began his music career in 2018 with the release of the track "Wata", which attracted attention for its lyrical content and street-focused themes.[6] His music incorporates Hindi, Marathi, and urban slang, and often addresses themes such as social issues and personal experiences. He also received attention for his diss track, "Khuja Mat", which was allegedly a response to fellow Mumbai rapper Emiway Bantai's track "Samajh Mein Aaya Kya".[7][8]
Stan released his debut album, Tadipaar, in 2020, which offers a raw and powerful narrative of MC Stan’s life, delving into his daily struggles, poverty, gang affiliations, time behind bars, and things in between.[8][9][citation needed]
In 2021, he also appeared on fellow rap duo Seedhe Maut's mixtape न, on the song "Nanchaku" which received widespread media attention for its prowess in lyricism and delivery.[10]
Stan released his sophomore album, Insaan, in 2022, which was noted for its production style and introspective lyrics. The album featured only two guest appearances, from rappers Ikka and Raftaar.[4][5][11]
On 16 March 2024, his official YouTube channel was hacked, leading to temporary disruption in his online presence.[12] In the same year, he appeared on the albums MONOPOLY MOVES by King, Ek Tha Raja by Badshah and Only Love Gets Reply by Ikka.[13][14][15]
Since 2024, he has been teasing his upcoming album, titled MEHFEEL, while dropping tracks like "Kider Manzil", "911 Porsche", "Meri Zindagi Rap Se Pan Deep Hai", and "Numb".[16][17] He was featured in Rolling Stone India's first edition of the "Future of Music" list in 2024.[18]
Bigg Boss 16
In 2022–2023, MC Stan participated in the sixteenth season of the reality television show Bigg Boss 16 and was declared the winner.[19]
International collaborations
In 2023, Stan appeared on a Times Square billboard in New York City as part of a promotional campaign for "Haath Varthi", a collaboration with American music producer KSHMR. The track was included in KSHMR's album KARAM and received widespread attention online.[20][21]
Film music
Stan has contributed to Hindi film soundtracks, including a rap segment for the 2024 film Baby John and the title track for Farrey in 2023.[22][23]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Track | Artist(s) | Producer(s) | References |
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| 2020 | Tadipaar | Hosh Mai Aa | MC STΔN | [24] | |
| Ek Din Pyaar | |||||
| 307 | |||||
| Out Soon (Interlude) | |||||
| Numberkari | |||||
| Amin | |||||
| Tadipaar | |||||
| MC Stan Type Beat | |||||
| 2022 | Insaan | Insaan | MC STΔN | [25] | |
| Gender | |||||
| Fuckk love | |||||
| Bitch | |||||
| How to Hate | MC STΔN, Raftaar | MC STΔN | |||
| Basti Ka Hasti | MC STΔN | ||||
| Kal Hai Mera Show | |||||
| Maa Baap | MC STΔN, Ikka | MC STΔN | |||
| Regret | MC STΔN | ||||
| One Day Uh Gonna Pay | |||||
| Insaaniyat | |||||
Collaborations
| Year | Track | Artist(s) | Producer(s) | Album | References |
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| 2021 | Nanchaku | Seedhe Maut, MC STΔN | Calm | न | [10] |
| 2023 | Haath Varthi | MC STΔN, KSHMR | KSHMR | KARAM | [20] |
| 2024 | Drinks On Me | Badshah, MC STΔN | zetra, LeKen Taylor | Ek Tha Raja | [15] |
| F*CK WHAT THEY SAY | King, MC STΔN | Riz Shain | MONOPOLY MOVES | [13] | |
| Urvashi | Ikka, MC STΔN | Sanjoy | Only Love Gets Reply | [14] |
Controversy
On 17 March 2023, a concert by MC Stan in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was interrupted and subsequently cancelled following a protest by members of the Karni Sena. The group accused the rapper of promoting obscene content and using inappropriate language in his music.[26]
The protest took place at a hotel in the Lasudia area, where demonstrators entered the stage after Stan had exited the venue. Law enforcement personnel used minor force to control the crowd. A representative from the Karni Sena stated that they had objected to the performance and demanded the artist leave the premises.[27]