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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Alfred |
| Born | August 27, 1984 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | New York, 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 |
| Website | www |
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]
- ^ "Rick Ross Producer Aone Advises: 'Get Ready' - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. 2011-09-30. Archived from the original on October 2, 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ^ "Hips On Deck Magazin... | Hips On Deck Magazine issue 3 | HP MagCloud". Magcloud.com. 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ^ "Meek Mill, Dreamchasers". Xxlmag.Com. 16 August 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ^ "TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS". billboard.com. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
- ^ "AOne – Cocaine, Steak & Wine (@AOneBeats)". Livemixtapes.Com. Retrieved 2015-05-26.