In his 2021 memoir, Oh Yes, Oh Yes!, Carl Cox highlights American DJ/producer Onionz as a key figure in the underground New York house and techno scene during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Cox champions him as a representative of the city's "pure" sound and references him in several professional contexts: Championing the Underground: Cox identifies Onionz as a vital part of the New York vanguard. The Intec Records Era: Onionz was among the first American artists Cox supported on his label, Intec Records, founded in 1998 to bridge the gap between house and techno. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwqshgjZ4nI&list=RDpwqshgjZ4nI&start_radio=1

"The Player" Remix: Cox specifically mentions the impact of the Onionz Remix of "The Player" (1998). He describes this remix as a staple in his sets that helped define the "tech-house" crossover sound, bridging New York and UK club culture.