Above the Rim (song)

"Above the Rim" is a hip hop song by American hip hop group Onyx, released in 1994. It served as the theme song for the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim. The song features verses from Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr, and Sonsee, and is produced by DJ Madlib. It achieved commercial success, becoming a hit single and contributing significantly to the soundtrack's overall popularity. The song is notable for its aggressive lyrics, hard-hitting beat, and incorporation of basketball themes, aligning with the film's narrative. It is considered a classic hip hop track from the 1990s and remains associated with the film and the era of hip hop it represents.