Aone Beats Explained

Aone Beats
Birth Name:William Alfred
Birth Date:27 August 1984
Origin:New York, New York, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop, R&B
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Associated Acts:Rick Ross, Triple C's, Young Buck, Juicy J, The Outlawz
Occupation:Record producer, songwriter
Instruments:FL Studio
Years Active:2008–present
Label:Maybach Music Group

William Alfred, better known as Aone, is a Nigerian-born American record producer and songwriter, signed to Rick Ross' label Maybach Music Group.[1] He became active in the music industry in 2008 and is known for his work with urban music artists such as[2] Juicy J, Birdman, Meek Mill, Young Buck, Rick Ross, Wale, Young Jeezy, D Block,[3] The Outlawz, and others. His major influences in producing come from Just Blaze, Drumma Boy and Dr. Dre. 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, Rick Ross, Young Buck, Juicy J, Birdman, Wizkid, Prodigy and Yo Gotti, among many others. In the summer of 2013, AOne produced the bass thumping record "Gallardo" for Maybach Music Group and Atlantic Records'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.[4] On March 23, 2012 AOne released his first solo full-length project, a mixtape titled Aone Perico, which featured guest appearances from several rappers including Uncle Murda, French Montana, Trae tha Truth, Mistah F.A.B. and more. in May 2015, AOne teamed up with Livemixtapes to release his second solo project, an extended play (EP) titled Cocaine, Steak & Wine.[5]

Music career

Aone gained mainstream attention through his collaboration with Rick Ross, on the song "10 Bricks", which featured Birdman, off of Ross's mixtape Ashes To Ashes released on December 24, 2010.[6] Aone has also worked extensively with American rapper Young Buck, producing records like "Brand New," which featured Juicy J,[7] 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, the record featured Rapper Young Buck, and was included on The Outlawz’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 DatPiff. The mixtape features guest appearances from Juicy J, Rick Ross, Uncle Murda, French Montana, Trae tha Truth, Mistah F.A.B. and more. The mixtape is entirely self-produced and does not include any vocals of his.[8]

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.[9] The project Cocaine, Steak & Wine features songs with Mistah Fab, Warren G, Creative Gold, A.Z, Young Breed, JaeO Daftpick, and others.[10]

Style and equipment

Aone has called himself a fan of producers such as Havoc (musician) 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."[1] Aone uses FL Studio and custom plug-ins to create his beats.[11] He is known for sampling jazz, funk, and soul artists,[1] 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.[12] The record label's first release was Torica's studio album titled A Beautiful Mess: and featured Miami Rapper Young Breed.[13]

Production discography

EP

Mixtapes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rick Ross Producer Aone Advises: 'Get Ready' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News . https://web.archive.org/web/20111002042625/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1671834/rick-ross-aone-mixtape.jhtml . dead . October 2, 2011 . MTV.com . 2011-09-30 . 2012-06-09.
  2. Web site: Hips On Deck Magazin... | Hips On Deck Magazine issue 3 | HP MagCloud . Magcloud.com . 2011-10-08 . 2012-06-09.
  3. Web site: Meek Mill, Dreamchasers . 16 August 2011 . Xxlmag.Com . 2012-06-09.
  4. Web site: TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS . billboard.com . 2013-10-05.
  5. Web site: AOne – Cocaine, Steak & Wine (@AOneBeats) . Livemixtapes.Com . 2015-05-26.
  6. Web site: Rick Ross - Ashes To Ashes [New Mixtape] ]. 24 December 2010 . hotnewhiphop.com . 2010-12-24.
  7. Web site: Young Buck - Brand New Feat. Juicy J [New Song] ]. hotnewhiphop.com . 2012-01-09.
  8. Web site: Aone & Various Artists - Aone Perico Hosted by Evil Empire . datpiff.com . 2012-03-23 . 2012-03-23.
  9. Web site: Listen to AOne Feat. Mistah F.A.B. and Katie London, "Listen" . xxlmag.com . 2015-04-26.
  10. Web site: AOne - Cocaine, Steak & Wine . livemixtapes.com . 2015-04-26.
  11. Web site: The Resource Magazine Vol. 4 . Resource Magazine . 2013-01-27.
  12. Web site: TOP 13 NEW R&B SONGSTRESS TO WATCH IN 2013 . kaboom magazine . 2013-03-03.
  13. Web site: Two Hearts - Torica featuring Young Breed of Triple C's Download . mp3panda.me . 2013-01-01 .
  14. Web site: AZ – "DIFFERENT" . 2dopeboyz.com . 2020-12-04 . 2020-12-04.
  15. Web site: New Music: Gunplay Ft. Rick Ross x Yo Gotti "Gallardo" - Rap Radar. 14 August 2013. rapradar.com. 22 December 2022.
  16. Web site: French Montana & Coke Boys - Coke Boys 3 Hosted by Evil Empire // Free Mixtape @ . Datpiff.com . 2012-04-13 . 2012-06-09.
  17. Web site: New Music: French Montana Ft. Uncle Murda x Torch "Ghetto Boy" . Rap Radar . 2012-01-12 . 2012-06-09.
  18. Web site: Aone & Various Artists - Aone Perico Hosted by Evil Empire // Free Mixtape @ . Datpiff.com . 2012-03-23 . 2012-06-09.
  19. Web site: Juicy J - Blue Dream & Lean Mixtape Hosted By DJ Scream . Livemixtapes.com . 2012-06-09.
  20. Web site: Berner & B-Real ft Dizzy Wright "Vibes" (Prod by Cozmo & AOne). Hiphophotwire.com . 2016-11-30.
  21. Web site: BERNER - THRU (PROD. AONE) . 25 November 2014 . thizzler.com . 2014-11-25.
  22. Web site: Meek Mill - Dreamchasers Hosted by DJ Drama // Free Mixtape @ . Datpiff.com . 2012-06-09.
  23. Web site: Young Buck - Live Loyal Die Rich Hosted by DJ Crisis // Free Mixtape @ . Datpiff.com . 2012-01-24 . 2012-06-09 . 2014-07-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140723002511/http://www.datpiff.com/Young-Buck-Live-Loyal-Die-Rich-mixtape.298543.html . dead .
  24. Web site: Young Buck – Nothing For You . 2dopeboyz . 2011-09-26 . 2012-06-09.
  25. Web site: Young Buck ft. Masspike Miles - Millionaire . djbooth.net . 2012-06-09.
  26. Web site: New Music: Young Buck Ft. Torch x Young Breed "Home Run" . Rap Radar . 2011-08-20 . 2012-06-09.
  27. Web site: Music: Young Buck Feat. Juicy J- "Brand New" « 57thAve . 57thave.com . 2012-01-09 . 2012-06-09.
  28. Web site: Exclusive Music: Young Buck- "To All My Haters" « 57thAve . 57thave.com . 2012-05-30 . 2012-06-09.
  29. Web site: New Music: Young Buck x Mistah F.A.B. "War Outside". 19 July 2012 .
  30. Web site: Young Buck – In The Air [Prod. By AOne] ]. trapsntrunks.com . 2011-06-13.
  31. Web site: Young Buck - Shots Outside [New Song] ]. hotnewhiphop.com . 2013-05-13.
  32. Web site: New Music: Mistah F.A.B. "Back to Front" . aoneperico.com . 2013-01-15 .
  33. Web site: Mistah Fab* – I Found My Backpack 2 "The Lost Notebook" . discogs.com . 2011-06-12.
  34. Web site: New Music: Mistah F.A.B. "Letter To My Daughter" . Rap Radar . 2012-03-22 . 2012-06-09.
  35. Web site: Mistah FAB - Welcome 2 Tha Dope Era . livemixtapes.com . 2014-08-05 . 2014-08-05.
  36. Web site: Outlawz - Killuminati 2K10 - DJ Smallz . Livemixtapes.com . 2012-06-09.
  37. Web site: The Outlawz - Tha Great Ones (Scarface, Michael Jackson & Geronimo Pratt Dedication) [Archive] - Makaveli Board | 2pac forum | Tupac forum | Makaveli Forum |publisher=Makaveli Board |accessdate=2012-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030004/http://www.makaveli-board.net/archive/index.php/t-11855.html |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead ].
  38. Web site: New Music: Listen to AOne Feat. Mistah F.A.B. and Katie London, "Listen" " . www.xxlmag.com . 2015-04-27 . 2015-04-27.
  39. Web site: AOne Featuring Mistah Fab, Young Breed & JaeO Daftpick 'Straight To The Money' [Audio] ]. thatsenuff.com . 2015-05-26 . 2015-05-26.
  40. Web site: The President - Street Love Continues Hosted by Black House Music Group // Free Mixtape @ . Datpiff.com . 2012-03-23 . 2012-06-09.
  41. Web site: Review: Rick Ross: Ashes To Ashes . AllHipHop.com . 2010-12-24 . 2012-06-09.
  42. Web site: Exclusive Music: Brasco Feat. N.O.R.E. & Young Buck- "Hard For The Money" Remix « 57thAve . 57thave.com . 2012-02-16 . 2012-06-09.
  43. Web site: BK Brasco ft. Mario – 'Stadium Lights' | Hiphophotwire . 2013-12-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131215044111/http://www.hiphophotwire.com/bk-brasco-ft-mario-stadium-lights/ . 2013-12-15 . dead .
  44. Web site: Video: Roccett (Feat. Chevy Jones) - Came From Nothing . Worldstarhiphop.com . 2011-12-23 . 2012-06-09.
  45. Web site: Music: Son Rude Feat. Masspike Miles- "Only One" « 57thAve . 57thave.com . 2012-05-20 . 2012-06-09.
  46. Web site: New Music: Tone Trump x Young Jeezy "Afghan" . Rap Radar . 2011-10-26 . 2012-06-09.
  47. Web site: Tone Trump – Afghan (G-Mix) (feat. N.O.R.E, Young Chris & Cassidy) | OnSMASH . . 2012-06-25 . 2012-07-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120913023440/http://www.freeonsmash.com/news/2012/06/25/tone-trump-afghan-g-mix-feat-n-o-r-e-young-chris-cassidy/ . 2012-09-13 . dead .
  48. Web site: Torch - UFO 2 - DJ Scream, DJ Swamp Izzo . Livemixtapes.com . 2012-06-09.
  49. Web site: Torch feat. Haitian Jak 'Straight Work' (Prod. by AOne) . hiphophotwire.com . 2014-12-12 . 2014-12-12.
  50. Web site: Young Breed – Trap House Rich (feat. Torch & Dubb) | nahright . nahright.com . 2014-07-30 . 2014-07-30.
  51. Web site: Young Breed – Dope Game (feat. Gunplay) | OnSMASH . . 2011-05-23 . 2012-06-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110825100049/http://www.freeonsmash.com/news/2011/05/23/young-breed-dope-game-feat-gunplay/ . 2011-08-25 . dead .
  52. Web site: Music: Young Breed & Dudus Feat. Peedi Crakk- "Workin My Set" « 57thAve . 57thave.com . 2012-03-23 . 2012-06-09.
  53. Web site: @YoungBreedCCC ft @MistahFab – "In Da Kitchen" (Prod. @AOneBeats) . newsfixdaily.com . 2015-05-22 . 2015-05-22.
  54. Web site: Young Noble – Franklins (Feat Gudda Gudda, Trae Tha Truth & Hussein Fatal) | YMCMB . Ymcmb.ca . 2012-02-22 . 2012-06-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160815041606/http://www.ymcmb.ca/2012/02/young-noble-franklins-feat-gudda-gudda-trae-tha-truth-hussein-fatal/ . 2016-08-15 . dead .
  55. Web site: Young Noble and Various Artists . datpiff.com . 2012-10-15 . 2012-12-01.
  56. Web site: D'PRINCE – FRENZY Official Track List . dprinceishere.com . 2012-11-02 . dead . 2012-12-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121213013723/http://dprinceishere.com/w/dprince-frenzy-official-track-list/ . 2012-12-13 .
  57. Web site: Mancini feat. Lil' Mo - "Nothing To Lose" . aoneperico.com . 2013-01-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140426101731/http://www.aoneperico.com/#!discography/c1unc . 2014-04-26 . dead .
  58. News: Mistah F.A.B Previews New Song On "Sway In The Morning" Produced By AOne . newsfixdaily.com . 2014-04-10.
  59. Web site: Facebook . Facebook . 2012-06-09.
  60. News: Mixtape. Aone. Cocaine, Steak & Wine. https://web.archive.org/web/20150531072545/http://newsfixdaily.com/mixtape-aone-cocaine-steak-wine-aonebeats/. dead. May 31, 2015.
  61. Web site: AOne & Various Artists Aone Perico // Free Mixtape @ . Datpiff.com . 2012-03-23 . 2012-03-23.
  62. Web site: AOne - Grindtime (Percio 2.0 Mixtape) . musicplayon.com . 2012-08-07 . 2012-08-07.
  63. Web site: AOne - Cocaine, Steak & Wine // Free Mixtape @ . Livemixtapes.com . 2015-05-26 . 2015-05-26.