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Onyx Get Shiftee With Marley Marl On The Beat, Interview In Germany For '93


For '93, Big DS, Fredro, Sonee & Sticky give us a deeper look into the mad face invasion known as Onyx. This Hip Hop movement from Queens is more than slamming and throwing guns in the air, as you'll learn about in this interview. 


Below, a DJ shows us what it would've sounded like if the great Marley Marl produced on the debut album of Onyx. Here's another remix of "Shiftee" I blogged awhile back and an original 1993 promotional poster here at eBay.

Hear An Alternate Version Of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx on Their "Cold Case Files Vol. 3"

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With the 2024 release of "Cold Case Files Vol. 3", Onyx bring us back to the time when the buck of a firearm reign supreme in Hip Hop music. Enjoy a raw version of their breakthrough single, plus other gems on this compilation now available on Spotify and YouTube.

Take A Trip Back To The 90's As Hip Hop Legends Interview & Perform In Germany


Onyx, Naughty by Nature, Prince Paul, Jeru The Damaja, Lord Finesse and others rock the stage and interview in this collection by Jennifer Hoolbrooke. This TV program show a strong love for Hip Hop and represent that in their ability to draw insight and depth of the culture our of each artist. That's one thing I've noticed about interviewers from overseas which makes their journalism stand above the rest. 


The Onyx vest from their short-lived 1994 clothing line, plus more collectors items here at eBay.


Onyx & JMJ Visit Stretch & Bobbito In '92, Fredro Debuts The Onyx Podcast


From his forthcoming book to memories of recording Onyx's debut, Fredro Starr gives a piece of his mind as he takes us down memory lane. Check out the debut Onyx podcast and a flashback of the full group visiting the Stretch & Bobbito show below. From '92 to 2024, the sound and attitude of Da Madface Invazion still maintains a strong influence in Hip Hop.


See Early Career Clips Of Biggie, Fat Joe, Onyx, Chi-Ali & More From The Music Machine


A public access TV show that dates back to the early 90’s presents some gems of Hip Hop/R&B history. Enjoy moments with Biggie, Fat Joe, Onyx, Chi-Ali, Lords of The Underground, Zhane and others in rare clips courtesy of The Music Machine.

Hear Queens Rap Crew Onyx Pledge Allegiance To The United States Ghetto On An Unreleased Track From Their Debut


Tape collector Hakan Dougpark discovers a gem exclusive to the promo version of Onyx's Def Jam debut. This uptempo track is one of the most energetic tracks from this notorious Queens rap crew who pledge allegiance to the USG. Reminisce on the era of fast raps as Onyx lend their ruff and rugged persona to this exciting pace of rhyming.

FrontRowOrBust Captures Live Shows by NaS, The LOX, EPMD, Onyx & More


Catch up with Hip Hop royalty as they still manage to hit the stage and rock a crowd during the pandemic in a collection of front row footage by FrontRowOrBust. This collection includes live show footage from beginning to end, plus clips of individual songs. Artists include NaS, The LOX, EPMD, Onyx, Method Man & Redman, Lloyd Banks, Eminem plus more.