1. An American hip hop group
2.… Read Full Bio ↴There are four artists with this name
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 Is Here
Onyx Lyrics
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Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
Yeah make way for the wild child!
Stop screamin, you're fiendin
Play that, say that, dip dive socialize
Uncivilized guys RISE UP!
And pop wasn't ready the way they say this cause we hate it
Back up, back off, lick shot for that tree spot
Onyx is the antidote for all your problems (yeah, yeah)
Damn! Don't it feel good
Yo, I know you love to hate it, but you cannot explain
Why you keep puttin Mad Face in your veins
Oooh, yeah, there, I got it
Afficial Nastee psychotic..
.. spies got spotted!
So travel through the mind of a maniac automatic
You panic get deaded, a nigga on the planet
Feel the black stone, hit the do', roamin the cal
Fills and skills to put chills in ya backbone
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
1-to-the-9-to-the-9-to-the-3, solid as a rock!
So back up off the block, blow up the spot
So left-right-left-right
Take it to the center, and enter
(The black reign domain, a plain you never been to)
And you know what this is (what?) Face down on the floor
Give me it all, I got they back against the wall..
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
Don't be afraid, you'll only lose your life that way
I'm an endangered species, surprised to live to see today
but if you're readin between the enemy line you'll find I'm insane
Too much strain on the brain, capable to pop a vein
So I'ma do-it do-it do-it do-it do it like this
The Onyx is here, so back up or get dissed
And if you put me to the test, I'll lay you to rest
Bring it right to his chest, put it straight through his vest
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back, UP!!! Onyx is here..
The lyrics to the song "Onyx Is Here" by Onyx are about the group making their presence known in the hip-hop scene. The repeated phrase "Move back .. the Onyx is here!" emphasizes their arrival and warns others to step aside. The verse highlights their uncivilized and wild nature, as well as their ability to solve problems like an antidote. The lyrics also contain references to drug use and violence, with lines about putting "Mad Face in your veins" and threatening to lay someone to rest.
The song's chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the track, emphasizing the group's dominance and asserting their arrival. The lyrics overall convey a sense of confidence and aggression, with references to violence and intimidation.
Overall, "Onyx Is Here" showcases the group's unique style and attitude within the hip-hop genre. It juxtaposes their wild nature with their ability to solve problems and be a "black stone" for their fans.
Line by Line Meaning
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
Yeah, yeah
Indicates agreement and excitement
Yeah make way for the wild child!
Give space for Onyx's energetic and intense style
Stop screamin, you're fiendin
Stop being overly enthusiastic and addicted to Onyx's music
Play that, say that, dip dive socialize
Enjoy the music, express yourself, and have fun
Uncivilized guys RISE UP!
Onyx represents the uncivilized and underrepresented, and encourages them to assert themselves
And pop wasn't ready the way they say this cause we hate it
Onyx goes against popular opinion and criticism of their music because they believe in it
Back up, back off, lick shot for that tree spot
Onyx is warning others to back off and stay away, or else consequences will follow
Onyx is the antidote for all your problems (yeah, yeah)
Onyx's music serves as a cure for negative emotions and situations
Damn! Don't it feel good
Expressing satisfaction and happiness with their music
Yo, I know you love to hate it, but you cannot explain
Onyx understands that some people dislike their music, but they cannot explain why
Why you keep puttin Mad Face in your veins
Asking why people keep listening to their music despite disliking it
Oooh, yeah, there, I got it
Realizing the reason behind people's behavior
Afficial Nastee psychotic..
Describing their rough and aggressive style of music
.. spies got spotted!
Identifying and calling out those who are not genuine or sincere
So travel through the mind of a maniac automatic
Onyx takes listeners on a journey through the mind of a crazy person, without hesitation
You panic get deaded, a nigga on the planet
Onyx warns that those who panic or try to oppose them will not survive
Feel the black stone, hit the do', roamin the cal
Experience the intensity and darkness of Onyx's music
Fills and skills to put chills in ya backbone
Onyx's music is powerful enough to give listeners chills
1-to-the-9-to-the-9-to-the-3, solid as a rock!
Onyx has been around and going strong since 1993
So back up off the block, blow up the spot
Warns others to clear space, because Onyx is about to turn up the energy and intensity
So left-right-left-right
Giving commands to follow their lead and direction
Take it to the center, and enter
Suggesting to come to the center and participate in the music and movement
(The black reign domain, a plain you never been to)
Onyx represents a unique and unexplored realm of music and culture
And you know what this is (what?) Face down on the floor
Onyx is asserting their dominance and telling others to submit to their authority
Give me it all, I got they back against the wall..
Onyx takes control and demands everything from their listeners, who have nowhere to run
Don't be afraid, you'll only lose your life that way
Onyx encourages listeners to experience life without fear, otherwise they will miss out
I'm an endangered species, surprised to live to see today
Onyx is a rare and exceptional group, and it's amazing they still exist today
but if you're readin between the enemy line you'll find I'm insane
Onyx's music is chaotic and insane if you really listen closely
Too much strain on the brain, capable to pop a vein
Onyx's music is mentally demanding and sometimes overwhelming
So I'ma do-it do-it do-it do-it do it like this
Onyx is going to continue making music the way they want, regardless of opinions
The Onyx is here, so back up or get dissed
Onyx demands respect and warns others not to cross them
And if you put me to the test, I'll lay you to rest
Onyx has confidence in their abilities and will defeat any challengers
Bring it right to his chest, put it straight through his vest
Onyx's music is aggressive and will hit listeners hard
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
(Onyx, Onyx..) Move back .. the Onyx is here!
Back up, back up .. the Onyx is here!
Back, UP!!! Onyx is here..
Onyx is commanding others to back up and recognize their presence and authority
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARLON G. FLETCHER, KIRK JONES, FRED JR. SCRUGGS, TYRONE TAYLOR, CHYLOW M. PARKER, JOSEPH MODELISTE, ARTHUR NEVILLE, LEO NOCENTELLI, GEORGE JOSEPH JR. PORTER
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@TheHumanBallsack
This is a timeless SAVAGE joint built for 20 inch subwoofers!!!!
@kaybey6041
the basss line whew
@ChristopherCribbs
Kicker 3 12's and custom box small Ford Ranger. Feel it
@shawnette2713
oh my fuggin gawd i was literally singing this today. smh still a hip hop head. "if you read between the enemy lines you'll find i'm insane..." whew! STICKY
@devastator5607
I remember this on that movie strapped too 👍😃
@HipHopHooligan77
MY FAVORITE ONYX SONG🔥🔥🔥
@continuekast2415
Yiia the ONYX Izzzz HerE
@mrpalmer3978
this is like the heaviest rap song ever. Theres even live clips of this where everyones moshing/slam dancin to it
@Fony_turgeson
Wow so underrated
@polopooh9763
I heard this on this movie strapped i was like wtf is this ? 🤔🔥🔥🤣