1. An American hip hop group
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1. An American hip hop group
2. An Israeli trance musician
3. A Swedish metal band
4. Space music artist circa 1978
1. Onyx is a hip hop group from New York City. Originally formed in 1988 by Fredro Starr, Sonsee, the late Big DS, the group later added Sticky Fingaz, Starr's cousin, in 1991, managed by Diamond Cut Entertainment's Milton Lynch. The group was formed in 1988 and Onyx released its first 12" single, "Ah, and We Do it Like This", in 1990. The song sounded very jazz influenced, much unlike their later work. In 1991 Onyx was going to present a demo to Jam Master Jay at Def Jam, but Big DS and Sonee Seeza (then only known as Suave) were in Connecticut at the time, so Fredro Starr called up his cousin Sticky Fingaz (who lived in Brooklyn). Once Sticky Fingaz joined the group, the group released the Throw Ya Gunz EP in 1992. After the track Onyx inked a deal with Def Jam and were promised an album which became 1993's Bacdafucup LP. The album met with great commercial success, including heavy airplay on radio and MTV for the single "Slam". Onyx also performed with Biohazard on the tune "Judgement Night", taken from the soundtrack album of the same name. The song "Slam" was the #5 single on the Rap charts and the album went on to quickly sell 2 million copies. Onyx also received critical acclaim, winning Soul Train's album of the year. Despite the embrace of commercial outlets, the group maintained their hardcore image through raunchy live performances (not usually found in rap shows but rather at metal concerts), Sticky's arrest for assault on a flight, and when the NAACP deemed them a disgrace to blacks[citation needed], denying them access to perform a football game's half time show. A lot changed with Onyx in the next two years. Big DS left the group during the recording of All We Got Iz Us because he felt he wasn't getting enough time on the microphone. Onyx began to fade into obscurity. In 1995 Onyx released their second album All We Got Iz Us. While the album was much less successful commercially, many of their fans call it their best work ever. The album did not have any radio friendly tracks and the album's lead single "Last Dayz" peaked at #89 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling 500,000 copies. In the August, 2008 issue of VIBE, All We Got Iz Us was listed as the best produced rap album of 1995 and one of twenty albums every fan of hip-hop must own. The release was followed by another gap in albums, but the members remained in the public eye by appearing in several movies, including Clockers, Sunset Park (1996), and Dead Presidents(1995). Both rappers continue to appear in movies and television, appearing on the FX Network on The Shield and on HBO's The Wire. Onyx returned in 1998 with their third album Shut 'Em Down, which featured appearances from a then-unknown DMX, The Lost Boyz, Raekwon, Method Man, the late Big Pun, Noreaga and a then-unknown 50 Cent. This album found critical as well as commercial success. The underground scene loved the B-sides to the album and radio listeners liked songs such as "React" and the eponymous "Shut 'em Down", the latter featuring DMX. After Shut 'Em Down, Onyx left Def Jam and temporarily split up for solo releases. They reunited in 2002 with Bacdafucup Part II released on Koch Records, where they released the song Slam Harder which was a sample of the show "Welcome back Kotter". The song was basically welcoming them back. Followed by the 2003 release Triggernometry on D3 Entertainment. Both albums met with mediocre reviews and sales, but in a refreshing change from typical musicians, Onyx themselves admit to not liking both albums compared to their earlier releases and they actually tell their fans at live shows to not buy them. In other news, there has been a low-level argument between Onyx member Fredro Starr and 50 Cent. According to the Rap News Network, 50 Cent started a confrontation with Fredro Starr at the 2003 Vibe Awards. In a 2003 interview Fredro Starr explained, "50 Cent basically started shit with me, started a scuffle, and a bodyguard broke us up. He's a punk. He's disrespectful to Jam Master Jay ever since he passed. Fuck him. I'm doin shit with some ex G-Unit members now. 50 ain’t shit." In an interview with the Source magazine, Fredro Starr said that 50 Cent had been disrespectful towards the Onyx rap group even though Onyx had given him his first breakthrough on a song called "React" from the 1998 album, Shut 'Em Down.
In the summer of 2006 Fredro released a project known as Yung Onyx.
In June 2008, Onyx released their debut DVD: "Onyx: 15 Years of Videos, History and Violence". The DVD contains every Onyx video digitally remastered with optional commentary, all solo videos, and over an hour of rare footage all the way back from 1992.
A new Onyx album, titled The Black Rock, was rumored for a 2006/2007 release but did not surface. Black Rock is now scheduled for a late 2009 or early 2010 release.
In late September 2009, members of Onyx expressed their contempt for the Black Keys work BlakRoc.
Official website: http://www.onyxdomain.com/
2. Yanniv Goldfarb or Yanniv Gold, from Tel Aviv- Israel, is playing music since he was 9 years. When 15 he was a member in a metal band as a bass guitar player, ended up warming the big English bands Exploited and Carcass and started to DJ in a commercial club when he was 18.
Yanniv's Trance career began in the mid 90's, organizing and playing in Goa Trance parties in Israel and soon in Tokyo where he was living for a few years. In Tokyo Yanniv was a co-founder of Arcadia, a major productions company and music distribution.
Year 2000 – back in Israel - Yanniv started his own label Bionics Records along with his own music creation under the name Onyx and many live shows and DJ sets all over the world. During the same years Yanniv has got his sound practical engineering degree and ran very successful party lines in Luna & Ultrasound clubs for many years, combining Psy Trance with mainstream and Rock music.
The label was closed in 2005 and Yanniv has signed in the famous music label Yoyo/ BNE where he also released his first album "Groove On" in June 2007.
These days, Yanniv works on his next releases and as a co-mastering engineer at Domestic Studios with Ido Ophir along side with re-creating the new generation of Bionics Records.
Yanniv’s music is influenced from everything and anything. Each track is a new story and new structure built up on a massive sound wall, delivering to the listener different moods from deep and serious to high and fun!
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3.) Onyx was a metal band from Sweden formed in the 80s.
Onyx
Onyx Lyrics
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[Fredro Starr]
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up
All real niggaz turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up
All real bitches turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up
All real niggaz turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up
Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo [gun shots]
Thug recognise thug
We all blood when we feel shots from a slug
You think the kid boutta ice thata cool off
Fuck ice you cant floss in the fucking warm
Summer nights son its time to put the Benz up
And copp the Hummer with the bullet proof rims what
To burn purple haze livin in the last dayz
They fly planes kinda low where my PJ's
Where the money at? Bombs droppin from the sky
I'm tryin live it up and fuck as much before I die
To the death till my last breath, guns high
Thats when you ride for your projects
What you rep [gun shots]
Fuck that, O.N.Y.X.
Got niggas whylin throwin guns in the projects
Got niggas in jail sharpening up they objects
Got niggas in clubs startin fuckin riots (REMIX)
Yo, Yo O.N.Y.X.
Got niggas whylin throwin guns in the projects
Got niggas in jail sharpening up they objects
Got niggas in clubs startin fuckin riots (REMIX)
[Sticky Fingaz]
Is you ready for the D-Day
A thousand motha fuckas runnin on the freeway
Feel the heat nigga, shit abouta back lash
In the streets smokin dro through a gas mask
I had to trade in my roli and my cross piece
For automatics, ammo I (*gun shots*) need more heat
Terrorists, bomb threats in the night club
Drivin over mine fields on crome dubs
And through all the lootin and the stampedes
I be drinkin champagne through a cantine
So fuck it, till they nuke us get your ones up (*gun shot*)
Thats right thats the anthem get your guns up
Uhhhh huh
Its the O.N.Y.X.
We got you whylin throwin guns in the projects
Got niggas in jail sharpening up they objects
Got niggas in clubs startin fuckin riots (R-E-M-I-X)
Its the O.N.Y.X.
We got you whylin throwin guns in the projects
Got niggas in jail sharpening up they objects
Got niggas in clubs startin fuckin riots (R-E-M-I-X)
[Genovese]
Yeah, yo
Hot ones echo through the battlefield
Hollow points flyin by piercin through ya shield
Ya here the wall cry
Fuck it throw ya guns high
Now what you prayin for bitch we gonna all die
And while you gather up your armed troops
We pushin tanks throwin dank out the sunroof
Theres no hope killas chanted out they war charols
Cut throats snortin coke through a gun barrel
Ain't no point tryna save no civilians
Got kids runnin up pullin out grenade pins
Blowing buildings up
Duck when ya hear the shots
Flame throwers 1M-1's melt your whole block
Pressure building up
Know when to run high suicide bombers flying in the high rise
Raise shots above us
Fuck till we get paid
Or in the ? we pray these the last dayz
Thats right its the O.N.Y.X.
Got niggas whylin throwin guns in the projects
Got niggas in jail sharpening up they objects
Got niggas in clubs startin fuckin riots thats right (R-E-M-I-X)
Thats right its the O.N.Y.X.
Got niggas whylin throwin guns in the projects
Got niggas in jail sharpening up they objects
Got niggas in clubs startin fuckin riots thats right (R-E-M-I-X)
The lyrics of Onyx's song "Onyx" explore themes of violence, chaos, and rebellion. The song opens with a call to turn up the volume, a directive for "all real niggaz" and "bitches." The lyrics then delve into a portrayal of thug life, with the image of the "kid boutta ice" ending up with a bullet in them. The singer rejects the idea of materialism by asserting that "fuck ice you can't floss in the fucking warm." There is a sense of celebration in the lyrics as the singer declares that it's time to put the Benz up and cop a Hummer with bulletproof rims. However, this party vibe is quickly juxtaposed with darker images of bombs dropping from the sky and the inevitability of death. The song's chorus is a call to action, urging listeners to ride for their projects and rep O.N.Y.X.
The second verse, performed by Sticky Fingaz, takes a more militant tone. He paints a picture of a coming "D-Day" when a thousand people will run on the freeway, and terror threats are rampant. He laments that he had to trade in his "roli" and "cross piece," presumably for weapons, and acknowledges the lootings and stampedes happening all around. The verse concludes with a call to arms, urging listeners to "get your guns up" until they get nuked.
The final verse, performed by Genovese, paints a bleak picture of a battlefield. Hot ones (bullets) and hollow points are flying, and the singer urges listeners to throw their guns up and get ready to die. He describes the chaos around him, with kids pulling out grenade pins and buildings exploding. The verse ends with the repetition of the chorus, once again urging listeners to ride for their projects and rep O.N.Y.X.
Overall, the lyrics of "Onyx" are a brash portrayal of violent rebellion, with a mix of celebratory and dire tones. The chorus of the song unifies the singers and listeners together under the banner of O.N.Y.X, urging them to be proud of their projects and fight back against an oppressive system.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn it up
Get ready for a wild ride
All real niggaz turn it up
This song is meant for the true thugs
All real bitches turn it up
This song is meant for badass ladies too
Thug recognise thug
We know our own kind when we see them
We all blood when we feel shots from a slug
We band together when our lives are at risk
You think the kid boutta ice thata cool off
Don't expect us to calm down any time soon
Fuck ice you cant floss in the fucking warm
Materialistic possessions mean nothing when things get heated
Summer nights son its time to put the Benz up
It's time to trade in luxury for a more rugged ride
And copp the Hummer with the bullet proof rims what
We need a ride that can handle the rough terrain of our lives
To burn purple haze livin in the last dayz
We live life to the fullest and don't take anything for granted
They fly planes kinda low where my PJ's
Even our relaxation time is disrupted by the chaos of the world around us
Where the money at? Bombs droppin from the sky
Money doesn't matter when survival is at stake
I'm tryin live it up and fuck as much before I die
We embrace the present moment and live as if there's no tomorrow
To the death till my last breath, guns high
We will fight to the end with all we've got
Thats when you ride for your projects
We stand up for our homes and communities
Fuck that, O.N.Y.X.
We don't care about anything else but ourselves and our own
Got niggas whylin throwin guns in the projects
Our neighborhoods are full of danger and tension
Got niggas in jail sharpening up they objects
Even behind bars, we will find a way to arm ourselves
Got niggas in clubs startin fuckin riots (REMIX)
We bring the chaos wherever we go
Is you ready for the D-Day
Are you prepared for the battle of your life?
A thousand motha fuckas runnin on the freeway
Chaos is everywhere we turn
Feel the heat nigga, shit abouta back lash
The tension is about to reach boiling point
In the streets smokin dro through a gas mask
We need to protect ourselves even in the most mundane activities
I had to trade in my roli and my cross piece
We're giving up our luxury and status for more practical tools
For automatics, ammo I (*gun shots*) need more heat
We need to upgrade our weapons to better protect ourselves
Terrorists, bomb threats in the night club
Even our recreational activities are plagued by danger
Drivin over mine fields on crome dubs
We need to be ready for anything, even while driving down the street
And through all the lootin and the stampedes
Even amidst chaos, we are still focused on our mission
I be drinkin champagne through a cantine
We find small pleasures in the midst of war
So fuck it, till they nuke us get your ones up (*gun shot*)
We will fight until the bitter end
Thats right thats the anthem get your guns up
This is our battlecry, our theme song
Hot ones echo through the battlefield
The sound of gunfire is everywhere
Hollow points flyin by piercin through ya shield
Even our armor can't protect us from the deadliest weapons
Ya here the wall cry
Our environment is screaming for help
Fuck it throw ya guns high
All we can do at this point is fight back with all our might
Now what you prayin for bitch we gonna all die
No one is safe in this world full of turmoil
And while you gather up your armed troops
Assemble your crew, because we're in for a battle
We pushin tanks throwin dank out the sunroof
Our weapons have evolved to more complex machinery
Theres no hope killas chanted out they war charols
There's no optimism left, only the grim dance of war
Cut throats snortin coke through a gun barrel
We find solace in vices even while fearing for our lives
Ain't no point tryna save no civilians
We know there's no hope left for the innocent
Got kids runnin up pullin out grenade pins
Even the children are part of the war effort
Blowing buildings up
We will destroy everything in our path
Duck when ya hear the shots
It's every man for himself
Flame throwers 1M-1's melt your whole block
Our weapons are strong enough to take down entire buildings and communities
Pressure building up
The anxiety is only mounting
Know when to run high suicide bombers flying in the high rise
Even the skies aren't safe anymore, with bombers ready to attack at a moment's notice
Raise shots above us
We keep fighting, even with the odds stacked against us
Fuck till we get paid
We will take what we want by force
Or in the ? we pray these the last dayz
We're prepared for the end, whenever it may come
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@a2thek47
Onyx is the best!!! Gangsta and lyrics!
@lejairoman
The Notic 2.
@galaxyglory1215
Hip hop foreva!
@sobaentertainment6580
😂 I love the anger! Wow! I miss this type of rap
@yangasidziya3245
Bro, it's overly aggressive 🤣
@gdubb6887
Hype af.
@robertf3557
onyx is pride,pride is onyx
@user-fu7ue3sf9z
Guauuuuu 2023
@kladsman
Haaaardest!
@chrispolo3272
The Notic 2. "Bird" from The Wire for those who didn't know.