Slam (Onyx song)
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"Slam" was the second single released from Onyx's debut album, Bacdafucup
. Released on May 11, 1993 as the album's lead single, "Slam" was Onyx's breakthrough single, making it to 4 on the US Billboard 100 and was the group's second straight single to make it to 1 on the Rap charts.
The official remix, entitled "Slam (Bionyx remix)" was a collaboration with Heavy metal band, Biohazard
. It was first released on a maxi-single entitled Slam: The Alternatives and later appeared on Biohazard's Tales from the B-Side
. Music videos for both the original and the Bionyx remix were released
The single was first certified gold on July 7, 1993, before being certified platinum on August 10, 1993.
Bacdafucup
Bacdafucup is the debut album from hardcore rap group Onyx. The album featured their breakout single, "Slam", which received heavy airplay on both radio and television , leading the song to reach #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Bacdafucup was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 25, 1993...
. Released on May 11, 1993 as the album's lead single, "Slam" was Onyx's breakthrough single, making it to 4 on the US Billboard 100 and was the group's second straight single to make it to 1 on the Rap charts.
The official remix, entitled "Slam (Bionyx remix)" was a collaboration with Heavy metal band, Biohazard
Biohazard (band)
Biohazard is a band originally based in Brooklyn, New York. They are acknowledged as one of the earliest bands to fuse hardcore punk and heavy metal with elements of hip hop. The original lineup consisted of Vocalist/Guitarist Billy Graziadei, bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist Bobby Hambel,...
. It was first released on a maxi-single entitled Slam: The Alternatives and later appeared on Biohazard's Tales from the B-Side
Tales from the B-Side
Tales From The B-Side is a collection of B-sides from American hardcore punk band Biohazard.-Track listing:#"Three Point Back" – 2:42#"Falling" – 2:57#"Sumptin' to Prove" – 1:29#"Slam" – 3:40#"Beaten" – 3:12...
. Music videos for both the original and the Bionyx remix were released
The single was first certified gold on July 7, 1993, before being certified platinum on August 10, 1993.
Slam: The Alternatives
- "Slam" (Bionyx remix) - 3:41
- "Slam" (Industrial Strength Remix) - 3:35
- "Slam" (LP Version) - 3:39
- "Slam" (Nuclear Waste Industrial Mix) - 3:35
- "Slam" (Glow In The Dark Frustration Mix) - 3:27
Peak positions
| Chart (1993) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 11 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 1 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 1 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 9 |
Year-End charts
| End of year chart (1993) | Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 37 |