Sonny Seeza

Sonny Seeza
Birth nameTyrone Taylor
Also known as
  • Suavé
  • Sun-C
  • Sonsee
Born (1970-11-13) November 13, 1970 (age 53)
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
  • DJ
  • actor
  • designer
Years active1982–present
Labels
Formerly ofOnyx
Websitewww.AllSkoolShop.com

Tyrone Taylor (born November 13, 1970), better known by his stage name Sonny Seeza, or previously as Suavé and Sonsee, is an American rapper, record producer, DJ and actor best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx.

Suave was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records. Onyx went on to release three top-selling albums and two commercially unsuccessful, before Sonny Seeza began his solo career. As a solo artist, Seeza released two albums, Tytanium and Bridges, and took part in recording various projects of other rap artists.

As a part of Onyx, Sonny Seeza released 5 albums and 20 singles, was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards. During his career, Sonny Seeza has sold over 15 million albums and starred in two movies The Addiction and Ride.