William Alfred, better known as Aone, is a Nigerian-born American

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and

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, signed to

Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper. An influential figure in modern Hip-hop, hip hop music, Rick Ross has become known for his "Wiktionary:booming, booming" vocal perfor ...

' label

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. He became active in the music industry in 2008 and is known for his work with urban music artists such as

Juicy J Jordan Michael Houston III (born April 5, 1975), known professionally as Juicy J, is an American rapper and record producer. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he is a founding member of the Southern hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, established ...

, Birdman,

Meek Mill Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he embarked on his career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group the Blo ...

Young Buck David Darnell Brown (born March 15, 1981), better known by his stage name Young Buck, is an American rapper. He signed with Birdman's Cash Money Records in 1997, formed the hip hop collective UTP with Juvenile and Soulja Slim in 2000, and j ...

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, D Block,

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, and others. His major influences in producing come from

Just Blaze Justin Gregory Smith (born January 8, 1978), known professionally as Just Blaze, is an American record producer and DJ. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Smith attended Rutgers University for three years before dropping out to pursue a career in mus ...

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and

Dr. Dre Andre Romell Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and co-founder of ...

. His work is marked with a "You are now rocking with Aonebeats" tag in most of his recent music. AOne has also done production for high-profile artists such as

French Montana Karim Kharbouch (Moroccan Arabic, Arabic: IPA pronunciation, æɾiːm χɑɾbuːʃ born November 9, 1984), better known by his stage name French Montana, is a Moroccan-American rapper. Born and raised in Morocco, he immigrated to New York ...

, Juicy J, Birdman,

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and

Yo Gotti Mario Sentell Giden Mims (born May 19, 1981), known professionally as Yo Gotti, is an American rapper, singer, and record executive. Rooted in Memphis rap, he released five independent albums—''Youngsta's on a Come Up'' (1996), ''From da Dope ...

, among many others. In the summer of 2013, AOne produced the bass thumping record "Gallardo" for Maybach Music Group and

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's "Self Made Vol.3" Compilation Album, which debuted at No. 1 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart with first-week sales of 50,000 copies. On March 23, 2012 AOne released his first solo full-length project, a

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titled ''Aone Perico'', which featured guest appearances from several rappers including

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, Mistah F.A.B. and more. in May 2015, AOne teamed up with Livemixtapes to release his second

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, an

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(EP) titled ''Cocaine, Steak & Wine''.

Music career

Aone gained mainstream attention through his collaboration with

, on the song "10 Bricks", which featured Birdman, off of Ross's mixtape Ashes To Ashes released on December 24, 2010. Aone has also worked extensively with American rapper

, producing records like "Brand New," which featured

, as well as records like "In The Air," "Home Run," and "Drug Related," from Young Buck's Live Loyal Die Rich mixtape. In May 2010, Aone produced ‘Pay Off,’ for American hip-hop group

Outlawz Outlawz was an American hip-hop group founded by Tupac Shakur and Yafeu Fula in 1995. Originally known as Thoro Headz and Young Thugs, the group attracted attention with their appearance on Tupac's song "Flex", which was the B-side of his singl ...

, the record featured Rapper

, and was included on The

’s sixth and final studio album, “ Perfect Timing.”

2012–present: Aone Perico, Cocaine, Steak & Wine

On Mar 23, 2012 AOne released his debut mixtape titled Aone Perico, The mixtape was released in conjunction with popular mixtape website

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. The mixtape features guest appearances from Juicy J,

, Uncle Murda, French Montana,

, Mistah F.A.B. and more. The mixtape is entirely self-produced and does not include any vocals of his. On May 26, 2015, Aone partnered with popular music site Livemixtapes to announce the instalment of his second mixtape, Cocaine, Steak & Wine, and a release of the mixtape's first single, "Listen", which features Bay Area MC Mistah F.A.B. and UK singer Katie London. The project Cocaine, Steak & Wine features songs with Mistah Fab,

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, Creative Gold, A.Z,

Young Breed Triple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is an American hip hop group founded by Rick Ross in 2005. The group takes its name from the Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens, and consists of Gunplay from Miami, Torch from The Bronx, and Yo ...

, JaeO Daftpick, and others.

Style and equipment

Aone has called himself a fan of producers such as

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and DJ Toomp, but writes and produces a variety of genres. About his style, he has stated "It's a mix of the South, and it's a mix of New York. It's a mix of everything. It's something different." Aone uses

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and custom plug-ins to create his beats. He is known for sampling jazz, funk, and soul artists, Like many other producers Aone uses a musical signature tag on many of the songs he has produced. His main tag is a Female pitched-up voice saying "You are now rocking with Aonebeats"

AOne Music Group

In March 2013, AOne Beats started his own record label called AOne Music Group. The label's first artist signed up was Grammy Nominated Singer and Songwriter Torica. The record label's first release was Torica's studio album titled A Beautiful Mess: and featured Miami Rapper

Production discography

* AZ ** "Different" (2020) * Gunplay ** "Gallardo" featuring

** "Ghostbuster" off: ''Coke Boys 3'' (2012) ** "Ghetto Boy" feat.

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(of

Triple C's Triple C's, also known as Carol City Cartel, is an American hip hop group founded by Rick Ross in 2005. The group takes its name from the Carol City neighborhood of Miami Gardens, and consists of Gunplay from Miami, Torch from The Bronx, and Yo ...

) (2012) ** "Ghetto Boy" ''(Remix)'' feat.

Chinx Drugz Lionel Du Fon Pickens (December 4, 1983 – May 17, 2015), professionally known as Chinx (formerly Chinx Drugz), was an American rapper. He was a member of The Rockaway Riot Squad alongside fellow slain rapper Stack Bundles. Chinx later joined Fr ...

, Uncle Murda & Torch (2012) *

** 24. "Flood Out The Club" feat. Cassey Veggies (2011) * Berner **Vibes" feat.

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Dizzy Wright La'Reonte Wright (born November 26, 1990), known professionally as Dizzy Wright, is an American rapper and record producer. In December 2011, Wright signed to rapper Hopsin's independent record label, Funk Volume. After signing, he released his ...

(2016) **Thru" (2014) *

** Dreamcheaser (Intro)" (2011) *

** "Drug Related" (2012) ** "Nothing For You" (2011) ** "Millionaire" feat.

Masspike Miles Perfect Gentlemen were an American trio of teen R&B vocalists formed under the direction of Maurice Starr, who discovered New Edition and New Kids on the Block. Starr put the group together in Boston in 1988, and had them tour the US openi ...

(2012) ** "Home Run" feat.

(2011) ** "Brand New" feat.

(2012) ** "To All My Haters" (2012) ** "War Outside" feat. Mistah F.A.B. (2012) ** "In The Air" (2013) ** "Shots Outside" (2013) * Mistah F.A.B. ** "Back to Front" feat.

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(2013) ** "Money" feat. Torica &

(2011) ** "Letter to My Daughter" (2012) ** "What Real Ni**as Do" (2014) * Nyce Da Future ** "Shoot a Ni99a" feat. Sam Scarfo,

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& Vic Demond (2009) *

** "Dream Big" (2010) ** "Pay Off" feat.

& Kastro off: '' Perfect Timing'' (2011) ** "Great Ones" (2010) * AOne Beats ** "Listen" feat. Mistah F.A.B. & Katie London (2015) ** "Straight To The Money" feat. Mistah F.A.B.,

& JaeO Daftpick (2015) * The Pre$ident ** 04. "Money Overhere" feat.

(2011) *

** 13. "10 Bricks" feat. Birdman (2010) * BK Brasco ** "Hard For The Money" feat.

N.O.R.E. Victor James Santiago Jr. (born September 6, 1977), better known by his stage name, stage names N.O.R.E. (an acronym for Nigga On the Run Eating) and Noreaga, is an American rapper, singer and podcaster. Santiago first rose to prominence as one ...

(2011) ** "Stadium Lights" featuring

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* Jay B ** "Dammn" feat.

(2011) * Roccett ** "Came From Nothing" feat. Chevy Jones (2011) * Son Rude ** "Only One" feat.

(2012) * Tone Trump ** "Afghan" feat.

(2011) ** "Afghan (Remix)" feat.

N.O.R.E Victor James Santiago Jr. (born September 6, 1977), better known by his stage names N.O.R.E. (an acronym for Nigga On the Run Eating) and Noreaga, is an American rapper, singer and podcaster. Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of the ...

Young Chris Christopher Francis Ries (born March 9, 1983), known professionally as Young Chris, is an American rapper. He rose to fame as one-half of the Philadelphia-based hip hop duo Young Gunz, which he formed with rapper Neef Buck in 2001. That same yea ...

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(of:

) ** Truth or Dare (2012) ** Straight Work feat Haitian Jak (2014) *

(of:

) ** "Trap House Rich" feat.

& Dubb (2014) ** "Dope Game" feat. Gunplay (2011) ** "Workin My Set" feat. Dudus & Peddi Crakk (2012) ** "In The Kitchen" feat. Mistah F.A.B. (2015) *

Young Noble Rufus Lee Cooper III (born March 21, 1978), also known by his stage name Young Noble, is an American rapper and member of Tupac Shakur's rap group Outlawz. Noble joined the Outlawz in early 1996, and was the last member to be added to the group ...

(of:

) ** "Franklins" feat.

Gudda Gudda Carl Eugene Lilly Jr. (born March 11, 1983), better known by his stage name Gudda Gudda, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He performed on Young Money Entertainment's 2009 single "BedRock", which peaked at number two on the ''B ...

Trae Tha Truth Trae tha Truth (or simply Trae) is an American rapper. He embarked on a recording career in 1998, and established local prominence in the Southern hip hop, Texas hip hop scene with his solo debut, ''Losing Composure'' (2003). His second and thi ...

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(2012) ** "Holding On" Feat Nino Aka Jack London *

D'Prince Charles Enebeli (born 23 October 1986), known by his stage name D'Prince, is a Nigerian Grammy Awards, Grammy-67th Annual Grammy Awards, nominated music executive, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, Promoter (entertainment), promoter, and philant ...

** "Nomore Sleeping On Em" feat.

* Mancini ** "Nothing To Lose" feat.

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''undisputed'' (2011)

Awards and nominations

EP

* ''Cocaine, Steak & Wine'' (2015)

Mixtapes

* ''Aone Perico'' (2012) * ''AOne - (Percio 2.0 Mixtape)'' (2012) * ''Cocaine, Steak & Wine'' (2015)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Aone Beats 1984 births Living people American hip-hop record producers American rhythm and blues musicians East Coast hip-hop musicians Musicians from Lagos Musicians from New York City Nigerian emigrants to the United States Nigerian hip-hop record producers Yoruba musicians Songwriters from New York (state) Production discographies Record producers from New York (state)