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Bacdafucup
''Bacdafucup'' is the debut album by American hip hop group Onyx, released on March 30, 1993 by JMJ Records, Rush Associated Labels and Chaos Recordings. The album was produced by Chyskillz, Jam Master Jay and Kool Tee. ''Bacdafucup'' peaked at number 17 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, and number 8 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA on October 25, 1993. In 1994, the album was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards. The album features three of the '' Billboard'' singles " Throw Ya Gunz", "Slam" and " Shifftee". The first single, "Throw Ya Gunz", became a crossover radio hit. Their breakout single, "Slam", which received heavy airplay on both radio and television ( MTV and BET), leading the song to reach #4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and get Platinum on August 10, 1993. Background Fredro Starr, Big DS and Suave (also known as Sonny Seeza) me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onyx (hip Hop Group)
Onyx is an American hardcore hip hop group from South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, formed in 1988 by Fredro Starr, Suavé (also known as Sonny Seeza) and the late Big DS. Sticky Fingaz joined the group in 1991. They are best known for their 1993 platinum hit single "Slam", which ''The Source'' magazine described as a song that introduce the art of slam dancing into hip-hop. The group has released eight studio albums, three of which have charted in the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart Top 25. Their debut album, ''Bacdafucup'', has been certified platinum, won Best Rap Album at the Soul Train Music Awards and was selected as one of ''The Source'' magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums. They are also notable for their style: loud screaming, aggression, fighting with each other, stage diving, throwing water, rapping with grimy voices, and bald head fashion. History Onyx was formed in 1988 by schoolmates Fredro Starr, Sonny Seeza, and Big DS. They decided to name the band after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chyskillz
Chylow Parker (July 19, 1969 – February 13, 2018), known by the stage name Chyskillz, was an American record producer, beatmaker, DJ, hardcore rapper, and a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx. Chyskillz was discovered by the late great hip hop legend Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C. who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records. Onyx's debut album ''Bacdafucup'', produced by Chyskillz, helped the group to become a nominee for "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards and won "Best Rap Album" on Soul Train Music Awards. During his career, Chylow Parker has worked with well-known artists such as Large Professor, Onyx, Run-D.M.C., Biohazard, Queen, Ice Cube, Shaquille O'Neal, LL Cool J, Public Enemy and many others. Many songs were re-mixed, re-mastered and re-released after 1997. Five albums produced by Chyskillz, were certified as gold by the RIAA: Public Enemy ''Greatest Misses'', Onyx ''Bacdafucup'', Run-D.M.C. '' Down With The King'', Shaquille O'Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slam (Onyx Song)
"Slam" is a song by American hip hop group Onyx. It was released on May 11, 1993 by JMJ Records and Rush Associated Labels as the second single from Onyx's debut album, ''Bacdafucup''. The song introduced slamdancing into hip-hop. "Slam" was Onyx's breakthrough single, making it to number 4 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was the group's second straight single to make it to number 1 on the Hot Rap Singles for two weeks. The single was first certified Gold on July 7, 1993, before being certified Platinum on August 10, 1993. According to group member Fredro Starr, the song has sold about 5 million copies. The song was sampled by more than 25 rap artists including GZA, Eminem, PMD, Shaquille O'Neal and Krazy Drayz of Das EFX. The song has been used in movies such as ''How High'' and television shows such as ''The Cleveland Show'', ''The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'' and ''Lip Sync Battle'' as well as numerous commercials, including Nike, ESPN, SoBe and Gatorade. The so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big DS
Marlon G. Fletcher (July 29, 1971 – May 22, 2003), better known under his stage name Big DS, was an American hardcore rapper and record producer from Queens, New York. He was co-founder of the hardcore rap group Onyx. As a part of Onyx Big DS released one album "Bacdafucup" and 8 singles on JMJ Records and featured on 1993's Judgment Night (soundtrack). As a part of Onyx Big DS was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards. Early life Fletcher was born in South Ozone Park, Queens, New York City, New York. He studied at John Adams High School (Queens). In 1988, after graduating from school at the age of 17, Fredro Starr created the rap group Onyx along with his schoolmates Big DS and Suavé (also known as Sonny Seeza). Big DS came up with the name for the group, he named it after the black stone Onyx. They began to make the first demos in the basement of B-Wiz with drum machine beats from an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JMJ Records
JMJ Records is an American record label which was founded in 1989 by Jason Mizell, better known as Jam Master Jay from Run-D.M.C. The label was relaunched in 2017 by Jam Master J'Son, the oldest son of the legendary Jam Master Jay. The label released such artists as The Afros, Fam-Lee, Onyx, Jayo Felony, Suga and 50 Cent. The label closed in 2002 after the murder of its founder only to reopen in 2017 under Jam Master J's oldest son Jam Master J'Son. Throughout the duration of its existence, JMJ Records has released 6 studio albums and about 25 singles. History JMJ Records was founded in 1989 by Jason Mizell, better known as Jam Master Jay from Run-D.M.C. The label was distributed by Sony Music and PolyGram. The label folded in 2002 after the murder of its founder in his own recording studio 24/7 Studios, in Jamaica, Queens on October 30, 2002. The first label artist was The Afros, which consisted of Kool Tee (Tadone Hill), DJ Kippy-O (Kip Morgan) and Beastie Boys' DJ Hurricane (W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All We Got Iz Us
All We Got Iz Us is the second album by American hip hop group Onyx, released on October 24, 1995 by JMJ Records and Rush Associated Labels. The album was produced by Onyx. The album features guest appearances from rap group All City and rapper from Queens, Panama P.I. ''All We Got Iz Us'' debuted at number 22 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album has sold over 500.000 copies, but it never came anywhere near the success of the first album. Two charting singles were released from the album, " Last Dayz" which made it to 89 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and 10 on the Hot Rap Singles and "Live Niguz", also known as "Live!!!", made it to 17 on the Hot Rap Singles and 81 on the R&B charts. "Live Niguz" appeared in the soundtrack to the 1995's documentary '' The Show'' and "Last Dayz" was used in the film " 8 Mile". Background In March 1994, when Fredro Starr was on the set of Dangerous Minds, Lyor Cohen came to him and offered hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fredro Starr
Fred Lee Scruggs Jr. (born April 18, 1971), better known by his stage name Fredro Starr, is an American rapper and actor best known as a member of the hardcore rap group Onyx. Fredro Starr was discovered by the late hip hop star Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C. who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records. Onyx went on to release three top selling albums before Fredro began his solo career. As a part of Onyx, Fredro Starr was nominated as "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards. Fredro Starr has starred in more than 55 films and television shows. He made his acting debut in the HBO drama ''Strapped''. His film credits include Spike Lee's '' Clockers'', '' Sunset Park'', ''Ride'', '' Light It Up'', ''Save the Last Dance'' and ''Torque''. He also performed the ''Save the Last Dances theme song, "Shining Through", with Jill Scott on the multi-platinum soundtrack. Starr made his television debut in '' La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Throw Ya Gunz
"Throw Ya Gunz" is the first single by American hip hop group Onyx from their debut album, ''Bacdafucup''. It was released on November 27, 1992, by JMJ, Rush Associated Labels and Chaos Recordings. Produced by Chylow Parker, "Throw Ya Gunz" was a success and made it to four '' Billboard'' charts, including number 1 on the Hot Rap Singles for two weeks. The song achieved even greater success in the UK, where it peaked at number 34 on the UK Top 40 in 1993. Original version The original version, "Wake Up Dead, Nigga," featured obscure New York rapper Tek-9, and was not released on any of Onyx's studio albums. Tek-9 rapped the opening verse and Jamaican hook on the second demo version. Eventually, the tune appeared on 1993's ''Bacdafucup,'' where it was one of eight cuts recorded in the studio at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Lyrical content and message The song signifies the Jamaican tradition of a gun salute as a show of respect to the men on the mic. Def Jam/ RAL director o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shifftee
"Shifftee" is a song by American hip hop group Onyx. It was released on August 30, 1993 by JMJ Records, Rush Associated Labels and Chaos Recordings as the third single from Onyx's debut album, ''Bacdafucup''. The song was about being grimy and having that echo into a myriad of life situations. Produced by Chyskillz and Jam Master Jay, "Shifftee" was not as successful as the first two singles, but it still managed to make to five different ''Billboard'' charts, peaking at 2 on the Hot Rap Singles. The song was sampled by several rap artists including Mad Skillz, Raekwon, Marco Polo and Noreaga. Background In an interview with HipHopDX Fredro Starr revealed the concept of the song:"...The concept basically underlined what Onyx is. Onyx is the shiftee, low down, gritty, and grimy. So we made a song about it. We represent the struggle, we represent the out crowd, the dudes who can’t get in the club, the guys who got to sneak in the club, bumrush the door. Those dudes." The single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonny Seeza
Tyrone Taylor (born November 13, 1970), better known by his stage name Sonny Seeza, or previously as Suavé and Sonsee, is an American hardcore rapper, record producer, DJ, actor, best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx. Suave was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records. Onyx went on to release three top-selling albums and two commercially unsuccessful, before Sonny Seeza began his solo career. As a solo artist, Seeza released two albums, ''Tytanium'' and ''Bridges'', and took part in recording various projects of other rap artists. As a part of Onyx, Sonny Seeza released 5 albums and 20 singles, was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards. During his career, Sonny Seeza has sold over 15 million albums and starred in two movies ''The Addiction'' and ''Ride''. Career DJing In 1982, Tyrone Taylor began in Brooklyn as a memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Coast Hip Hop
East Coast hip hop is a regional subgenre of hip hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s. Hip hop is recognized to have originated and evolved first in the Bronx, New York City. In contrast to other styles, East Coast hip hop music has prioritized complex lyrics for attentive listening rather than beats for dancing. The term "East Coast hip hop" more specifically denotes hip hop originating from the East Coast of the Northeastern United States; Southeastern states such as Georgia instead fall under the umbrella of Southern hip hop rather than "East Coast hip hop". A notable exception is the Hampton Roads music scene, centered on Virginia Beach, which produced artists as diverse as Missy Elliott, Pharrell and the Neptunes, Timbaland and the Clipse, all of whom are closely associated with the New York music scene and the evolution of East Coast hip hop, particularly from the late 1990s to present. Musical style In contrast to the more simplistic rhyme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Soul Train Music Awards
The 1994 Soul Train Music Awards were held on Tuesday, March 15, 1994, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Johnny Gill. Special awards Heritage Award for Career Achievement * Barry White Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year * Whitney Houston Winners and nominees Winners are in bold text. R&B Album of the Year – Male * Babyface – ''For the Cool in You'' ** Tevin Campbell – '' I'm Ready'' ** Prince – ''The Hits/The B-Sides'' ** Luther Vandross – '' Never Let Me Go'' R&B Album of the Year – Female * Toni Braxton – ''Toni Braxton'' ** Mariah Carey – ''Music Box'' ** Janet Jackson – '' janet.'' ** Tina Turner – ''What's Love Got to Do with It'' R&B Album of the Year – Group, Band or Duo * Silk – '' Lose Control'' ** Earth, Wind & Fire – ''Millennium'' ** Intro – ''Intro'' ** Tony! Toni! Toné! – ''Sons of Soul'' Best R&B Single – Male * Tevin Campbell – "Can We T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
