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Firestarr
''Firestarr'' is the debut studio album by American hardcore rapper Fredro Starr, best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx, released on February 13, 2001 by Koch Records. The album was produced by Fredro Starr, DaVinci and Ant Beats. The album was featured by members of the group Outlawz - E.D.I. Mean, Napoleon and Young Noble, as well as Sticky Fingaz, X1, Ice-T, Capone-N-Noreaga, Cuban Link, Aaron Hall and many others. The album debuted at number 76 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, number 18 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and number 2 on the Top Independent Albums on March 3, 2001. Background Onyx's front man, Fredro Starr, after leaving Def Jam, focused his attention on releasing a solo release. For this, he even had to move from New York to Los Angeles, where he met Omar "Iceman" Sharif, thanks to whom they came up with an idea of releasing a solo album on the independent label Koch Records. Later on the same label will be released the ... [...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] |