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Apr 6, 2023 · Fredro Starr, Sticky Fingaz, Big DS and Sonny Seeza — collectively known as Onyx — exploded on the scene with the raucous anthem “Slam” in May 1993 following Fredro’s chance encounter with Jam Master Jay just a few years prior.
"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. [1]
The Onyx or Onyx were a psychedelic rock band formed in Wadebridge, Cornwall, England in 1965. Descended from a band called Rick & The Hayseeds, the group came to be known as The Onyx Set, named after an Onyx ring owned by original band member Mike Black-Borow.
May 11, 2023 · Celebrate 30 years of Onyx's "Slam"! Discover the group's history, chart success, and the track's lasting impact on hip hop. As Onyx's iconic single "Slam" celebrates its 30th anniversary, we...
Mar 30, 2024 · Onyx’s ‘Bacdafucup’ was a relentless debut album of hardcore hip-hop that spawned two hit singles, including the indelible 'Slam.'
Nov 21, 2023 · Rap Group Onyx’s Sonny Seeza (aka Tyrone Taylor; Suave) plays DJ on a turntable in a club on April 10, 1994 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives) “Slam” was released as a single on May 11, 1993, close to halfway through what Vibe magazine
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May 30, 2024 · Slam, released in 1993 by the American hip-hop group Onyx, is an iconic track that not only revolutionized the rap genre but also left an indelible mark on music culture. The song’s hard-hitting beats and aggressive lyrics immediately captivated audiences, catapulting it to mainstream success.
