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

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and

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, signed to Rick Ross' label Maybach Music Group. He became active in the music industry in 2008 and is known for his work with urban music artists such as

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, Birdman,

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, Rick Ross, Wale,

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, D Block,

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, and others. His major influences in producing come from

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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,

, 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, songwriter, and record executive. In 1996, Gotti released his debut album ''Youngsta's On a Come Up'' under the alias Lil Yo. He went on to re ...

, 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. 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

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, French Montana,

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

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

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. 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

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, 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, Rick Ross, 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,

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, JaeO Daftpick, and others.

Style and equipment

Aone has called himself a fan of producers such as

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and

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, 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 FL Studio 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

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Production discography

* AZ ** "Different" (2020) * Gunplay ** "Gallardo" featuring Rick Ross &

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

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(of

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) (2012) ** "Ghetto Boy" ''(Remix)'' feat. Chinx Drugz, Uncle Murda & Torch (2012) *

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

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(2016) **Thru" (2014) *

** Dreamcheaser (Intro)" (2011) *

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

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(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, 40 Glocc & 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) * Rick Ross ** 13. "10 Bricks" feat. Birdman (2010) * BK Brasco ** "Hard For The Money" feat.

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(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,

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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) *

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(of:

) ** "Franklins" feat.

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

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** "Nomore Sleeping On Em" feat.

* Mancini ** "Nothing To Lose" feat. Lil' Mo ''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)