Chicago's 1st and only Entertainment Power Conglomerate Audio One Media Group has partnered with the well-established Imani Media Group; led by Manny Halley.
Audio One Media Group is a Chicago based entertainment power conglomerate consisting of Chicago’s top industry brass. The group’s mission is to make Chicago a major player in the industry by supporting, fostering and producing hit records with Chicago talent and industry artist as well. The group includes Chicago’s industry top brass, Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated producer, Frederick "Toxic" Ta
ylor (Cardi B, Keyshia Cole, Syleena Johnson, Twista, etc.) and Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated producer, Darnell "Cayex Illah" Evans (Bump J, Lil Durk, Chella H, Jadakiss, & Founder of Complex 2010 studios), Business Executive Jay Williams (Jay Productions), Marketing Specialist Dwight "Dnilla" Woods (DrMarketingstein.com), and Executives Kevin "Big Rap" Brinson and Marquise Merk Murphy Elliston. The freshly inked publishing deal is a collaboration between industry heavyweights, Fred “Toxic” Taylor and Halley (Keyshia Cole/Nicki Minaj). The partnership will further solidify AOMG’s talented roster of producers, writers and singers within the industry. The announcement comes at the heel of an exciting year for the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum company. Their signee, 25 year old producer, Laquan Green, experienced whirlwind success through his work with HipHop's reigning star, Cardi B. Green’s work earned the company co-production credits on hit singles, “Bodak Yellow” (5x Platinum) and “Money Bag”; the latter of which is featured on Cardi’s debut album, Invasion of Privacy. Using his ear for talent and his artist development expertise, Taylor continues to hand select promising talent as he works to expand his roster. Upcoming projects include: Afro-Beat artist, Peter Jericho. MORE ABOUT THE TEAM
The team has been major players within the music industry since 1996. first making noise with Do or Die’s Po Pimp and Twista albums, Adrenaline Rush & Kamakazi. Artists like Cardi B, Keyshia Cole, Twista, R. Kelly, Cee Lo Green, Faith Evans and Syleena Johnson have all shared success with Chicago’s best kept secret. Collectively the group has sold over 22 million units, has numerous Grammy nominations, BET Award winner, ASCAP Award winner.
