Aone Beats

Aone Beats
Aone Beats Talks to MTV News
Background information
Birth name	William Alfred
Born	(1984-08-27) August 27, 1984 Lagos, Nigeria
Origin	New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, R&B
Occupation(s)	Record producer, songwriter
Instruments	FL Studio
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Maybach Music Group
Associated acts	Rick Ross, Triple C's, Young Buck, Juicy J, The Outlawz
Website	www.aonebeats.com

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 (musician), 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] He is currently working on his debut studio album to be released in 2015, along with various collaborative projects.

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."^[6] Aone uses FL Studio and custom plug-ins to create his beats.^[7] He is known for sampling jazz, funk, and soul artists,^[8] 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"

Production discography

• Gunplay
  • "Gallardo" featuring Rick Ross & Yo Gotti^[9]
• French Montana
  • 16. "Ghostbuster" off: Coke Boys 3 (2012)^[10]
  • "Ghetto Boy" feat. Uncle Murda & Torch (of Triple C's) (2012)^[11]
  • "Ghetto Boy" (Remix) feat. Chinx Drugz, Uncle Murda & Torch (2012)^[12]
• Juicy J
  • 24. "Flood Out The Club" feat. Cassey Veggies off: Blue Dream & Lean (2011)^[13]
• Meek Mill
  • 01. Dreamcheaser (Intro)" (2011)^[14]
• Young Buck
  • 07. "Drug Related" (2012)^[15]
  • "Nothing For You" (2011)^[16]
  • "Millionaire" feat. Masspike Miles (2012)^[17]
  • "Home Run" feat. Torch (American rapper) & Young Breed (of: Triple C's) (2011)^[18]
  • "Brand New" feat. Juicy J (2012)^[19]
  • "To All My Haters" (2012)^[20]
  • "War Outside" feat. Mistah F.A.B. (2012)^[21]
  • "In The Air" (2013)^[22]
  • "Shots Outside" (2013)
• Mistah F.A.B.
  • 04. "Back to Front" feat.Styles P I Found My Backpack 3 (2013)^[23]
  • 06. "Money" feat. Torica & Prodigy ^[24]
  • "Letter to My Daughter" (2012)^[25]
• Nyce Da Future
  • "Shoot a Ni99a" feat. Sam Scarfo, 40 Glocc & Vic Demond (2009)
• Outlawz
  • 03. "Dream Big" off: Killuminati 2K10 (2010)^[26]
  • 05. "Pay Off" feat. Young Buck & Kastro off: Perfect Timing (2011)
  • "Great Ones" (2010)^[27]
• Aone Beats
  • "Listen" feat. Mistah F.A.B. & Katie London (2015)^[28]
  • "Straight To The Money" feat. Mistah F.A.B., Young Breed (of: Triple C's) & JaeO Daftpick (2015)^[29]
• The Pre$ident
  • 04. "Money Overhere" feat. Young Breed (of: Triple C's) off: Street Love Continues (2011)^[30]
• Rick Ross
  • 13. "10 Bricks" feat. Birdman (2010)^[31]
• BK Brasco
  • "Hard For The Money" feat. N.O.R.E. & Young Buck (2011)^[32]
  • "Stadium Lights" featuring Mario (American singer) ^[33]
• Jay B
  • "Dammn" feat. Young Breed (of: Triple C's) (2011)
• Roccett
  • "Came From Nothing" feat. Chevy Jones (2011)^[34]
• Son Rude
  • "Only One" feat. Masspike Miles (2012)^[35]
• Tone Trump
  • "Afghan" feat. Young Jeezy (2011)^[36]
• Torch (American rapper) (of: Triple C's)
  • 11. Truth or Dare off: UFO 2 (2012)^[37]
• Young Breed (of: Triple C's)
  • "Trap House Rich" feat. Torch (American rapper) & Dubb (2014)^[38]
  • 06. "Dope Game" feat. Gunplay (rapper) (2011)^[39]
  • 01. "Workin My Set" feat. Dudus & Peddi Crakk off: Streets Bill Colector$ (2012)^[40]
  • "In The Kitchen" feat. Mistah F.A.B. (2015)^[41]
• Young Noble
  • "Franklins" feat. Gudda Gudda, Trae Tha Truth & Hussein Fatal off: Outlaw Rydahz Vol. 1 (2012)^[42]
• Tone Trump
  • "Afghan (G-Mix)" feat. N.O.R.E, Young Chris & Cassidy (rapper)^[43]
• D'Prince
  • "Nomore Sleeping On Em" feat. Wizkid ^[44]
• Young Noble (of: Outlawz)
  • "Holding on" Feat Nino Aka Jack London ^[45]
• Mancini
  • "Nothing To Lose" feat.Lil' Mo undisputed (2011)^[46]

Awards and nominations

EP

• Cocaine, Steak & Wine (2015)^[49]

Mixtapes

• Aone Perico (2012)^[50]
• AOne - (Percio 2.0 Mixtape) (2012)^[51]
• Cocaine, Steak & Wine (2015)^[52]

References

External links

• Official website
• AOne Beats on Twitter
  
• AOneBeats on Facebook
• AOneBeats on Instagram