John David Jackson,better known by his stage name Fabolous,is an American rapper. Raised in Brooklyn,he first gained recognition for his ability upon performing live on DJ Clue's Hot 97 radio show. Jackson then signed to Clue's record label Desert Storm Records,in a joint venture with Elektra Records. He rose to further prominence with his debut studio album Ghetto Fabolous (2001),which spawned the hit singles "Can't Deny It" and "Young'n ." Adopting a further commercially-oriented approach,his second album,Street Dreams (2003),was supported by the singles "Can't Let You Go" and "Into You" —both of which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
Onyx is an American hardcore hip hop group from New York City,formed in 1988 by Fredro Starr,Suavéand the late Big DS. Sticky Fingaz joined the group in 1991.
Bacdafucup is the debut studio 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 Randy Allen,Chyskillz,Jam Master Jay and Kool Tee.
All We Got Iz Us is the second studio 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.
Shut 'Em Down is the third studio album by American hip hop group Onyx,released on June 2,1998,by JMJ Records and Def Jam. The album was produced by Keith Horne and Self,with help from DJ Scratch of EPMD,Bud'da and Latief. The album features guest appearances from Onyx's affiliate X1,DMX,a then-unknown 50 Cent,Still Livin from Gang Green,All City,Mr. Cheeks,Wu-Tang Clan,N.O.R.E.,Big Pun and others.
Bacdafucup:Part II is the fourth studio album from rap group Onyx,released on July 9,2002,by Koch Records. The album was produced by Davinci,DR Period,Havoc,Self,Ant Boogie,Co-Stars,Scott Storch. The album features appearances by American rappers X1,Still Livin',Versatile,Platinum Plus and Felisa Marisol.
Fred Lee Scruggs Jr.,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.
The Lords of the Underground (L.O.T.U.G.) is an American hip-hop trio based in Newark,New Jersey. The group is composed of DupréKelly,Al'Terik Wardrick and Bruce A. Colston.
Tyrone Taylor,better known by his stage name Sonny Seeza,or previously as Suavé and Sonsee,is an American rapper,record producer,DJ and actor best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx.
Joe Budden is the debut studio album by American rapper Joe Budden. It was released on June 10,2003,by On Top,distributed by Def Jam. Recording sessions took place from 2002 to 2003,with production by Dub B aka White Boy,along with the other high-profile producers such as Just Blaze and Lofey. The album features guest appearances from Lil' Mo,Busta Rhymes and 112. Upon the record's release,it was met with favorable reviews from music critics. Joe Budden debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200,selling 95,000 units in its first week,later the record sold 420,000+ copies in the United States. It also entered at number 55 on the UK Albums Chart.
Born Gangstaz is the only studio album by American gangsta rapper Bo$$. It was released on May 25,1993,through Def Jam Recordings' West Coast-based sub-label DJ West. The recording sessions took place at Beat Street Studios,Mad Hatter Studios,M'Bila Studios and Westlake Audio in Los Angeles,at Rockin' Reel Recording Studios in Commack,at Chung King Studios in New York City,and at Ian London Studios in East Islip,New York. The album was produced by Def Jef,AMG,Erick Sermon,T-Ray,Chyskillz,Jam Master Jay,Mic Professah,Stone tha Lunatic,and Tracey Waples,who also served as executive producer together with Russell Simmons,and co-producers MC Serch,Courtney Branch and Tracy Kendrick. It features guest appearances from Def Jef,Onyx,AMG,Erick Sermon,dancehall performers Admiral D and Papa Juggy,as well as Bo$$'s parents,Lillie and Joe Laws.
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.
JMJ Records was an American record label which was founded in 1985 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 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. Throughout the duration of its existence,JMJ Records has released 6 studio albums and about 25 singles.
All City was an American rap duo composed of Brooklyn-based rappers J. Mega and Greg Valentine. The duo was formed in 1993 and achieved wide popularity in 1998 with the release of the debut album,Metropolis Gold,on the MCA Records.
"React" is a song by American hip hop group Onyx. It was released on June 2,1998 by JMJ Records,Rush Associated Labels and Def Jam as the third single from Onyx's third album,Shut 'Em Down. The song featured Onyx affiliates X1,Bonifucco and Still Livin' and then-unknown 50 Cent in his first official appearance on a song.
"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 Jam Master Jay,Chylow Parker,and Randy Allen,"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.
"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.
"Live Niguz",also known by its censored title "Live!!!" is a song by American hip hop group Onyx. It was released on July 18,1995 by Def Jam,Rush Associated Labels and JMJ Records as a single from Def Jam's The Show:The Soundtrack and as the first single from Onyx's second album,All We Got Iz Us.
"The Worst" is a song by American hip hop groups Onyx and Wu-Tang Clan. It was released on December 23,1997 by Tommy Boy as a single from Tommy Boy Records's Ride and as the first single from Onyx's third album,Shut 'Em Down.
"Shut 'Em Down" is a song by American hip hop group Onyx. It was released on February 3,1998,by Def Jam and JMJ Records as the second single from Onyx's third album,Shut 'Em Down. The song featured labelmate DMX.
