Sticky Fingaz

Best known for his work with New York shout-rap pioneers Onyx, Sticky Fingaz still sounds extremely rowdy on his long-delayed debut solo LP. A surprisingly deep concept album, Black Trash tells the grimy life story of Kirk Jones, a streetwise cat constantly getting into various dramas. Standout selections include "Money Talks" and "Ghetto."

Back in 1993, the perpetually screw-faced, baldheaded ne'er-do-wells of Onyx were a
near-perfect synthesis of skill and gimmick -- part N.W.A, part WWF. On "Dyin' 4 Rap,"
Fredro Starr fills us in on what he's been doing since the group's last album: "Took a step
back from the game, watched it flip/Did a few flicks, fucked a few chicks." Despite his
Onyx pedigree, Starr does more than beat his chest on Firestarr. The piano-driv... More >