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Ahead of an electric performance from Doja Cat, fans can indulge in a fruity collection in partnership with OneOf. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OneOf (@oneofnft)
Aug 30, 2022
A non-fungible token (NFT) collection honoring Biggie Smalls just proved to be highly anticipated, selling out within just ten minutes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OneOf (@oneofnft)
Jul 28, 2022
Biggie Smalls and his legacy continue even further, thanks to a partnership with OneOf and The Christopher Wallace Estate.
Jun 23, 2022
OneOf is placing artists in a position to thrive in the era of Web3. According to a press release, the Quincy Jones-backed platform has announced the launch of a Web3 fan club and NFT program titled CO//SIGN, which was curated to ensure budding musicians can be empowered through the world of NFTs. Featured artists will include Amindi, Rakeem Miles, Elujay, and more. They will all receive an NFT collectible, designed by multidisciplinary digital artist SillyGabe, which will drop every Wednesday starting April 20, 2022, on oneof.com. A majority of the proceeds will help sustain the careers of the artists. View this post on Instagram A post shared by OneOf (@oneofnft) “The OneOf CO//SIGN program was designed to completely reinvent the decades-old fan club in a truly modern way with Web3 technology,” said Adam Fell, Co-Founder of OneOf, longtime artist manager, and President of Quincy Jones Productions, in a statement. “Using the inherent scarcity of non-fungible tokens, a new economic...
Apr 21, 2022
To celebrate the Grammy Awards, Quincy Jones-backed green Web3 company OneOf has kicked off a partnership with The Recording Academy to launch non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for music heads across the globe. The collection will commemorate the 64th, 65th, and 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Holders can look forward to the works from three diverse artists such as Emonee LaRussa, ThankYouX, and Andre Oshea, honoring OneOf’s mission to support women and people of color in the Web3 space, according to a press release . Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the collection will be donated to the Recording Academy’s scholarship fund. “We are thrilled for this partnership with OneOf and to be dropping these exclusive NFT collections leading up to the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards,” said Adam Roth, SVP, Partnerships & Business Development of the Recording Academy. “To be on the forefront of technology while simultaneously serving the music community with a new and innovative platform is only the...
Apr 1, 2022
A banger just dropped in the crypto world. Snoop Dogg has announced his next move, a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) mixtape in collaboration with Wiz Khalifa. “Dropped a mixtape w/ @wizkhalifa on tha blockchain tonite! Probably Nothing… #An8th,” Snoop Dogg wrote on Twitter. Dropped a mixtape w/ @wizkhalifa on tha blockchain tonite! Probably Nothing… #An8th ▶️ https://t.co/ogylEHmHbi pic.twitter.com/ye1Ei2uYA8 — Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) March 24, 2022 Titled Ape Drops 03 : An 8th, the mixtape features eights tracks with star-studded appearances from Daz Dillinger, Xzibit, Juicy Jay, and Mr. Cap, according to the company website. The mixtape theme is inspired by ApeCoin (APE) and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), AllHipHop reports. Ape Drops 03 : An 8th features nearly 8,000 NFTs priced between 12 APE to 15 APE or $165 to $210 based on the current exchange rate, Coingape reports. Interested holders can listen to each track before securing it through BAYC’s APE token. The mixtape will only be...
Mar 25, 2022
To commemorate their certified Platinum record “Tadow,” Masego and FKJ will now bring it to fans in a new light through a partnership with Quincy Jones-backed platform and green Web3 company OneOf. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Voidz (@voidzto) The announcement follows five years after the single was released. The record took the world by storm, collecting over 380 million views on YouTube, and is certified Platinum by the RIAA. Outside of the accolades, Masego is most impressed by the song’s impact and hopes others are inspired to find their own tune. “I am very appreciative of what it has grown into. I approached the jam session, just like any other. We were just making art because we love music,” Masego told AfroTech exclusively. “I did not expect for it to have this impact but I am happy to take control of its narrative and remind people it is all about cultural exchange, musicians, and appreciating live instruments, freestyling, and being inspired by your...
Mar 24, 2022
Cordae is an artist who has been viewed by music listeners as ahead of his time. To place his futuristic persona on display aside from his music, the DMV rapper just made his entrance into the digital world. Hypebeast reports that Cordae dropped his debut non-fungible token (NFT) collection, “IDENTITY,” on NFT marketplace OneOf. The collection is a collaboration between him and artist Shaylin Wallace, and its pre-sale sold out in less than a minute ahead of its main sale, which began on Feb. 22, according to the outlet. IDENTITY: @cordae x @surrealistshay is LIVE! 💥 Head to https://t.co/lHRZl3s63t NOW to grab your NFTs. This is gonna sell out fast. Let's Goooooo!!! 🚀🚀🚀 #BeOneOf #Tezos pic.twitter.com/FNrgvRF76g — OneOf (@OneOfNFT) February 22, 2022 The inspiration for Cordae’s new series stems from his nature of staying ahead of the curve by learning today’s innovations whenever embarking on new endeavors. “I always like to just put my head into it and do research to learn more...
Feb 23, 2022
Whitney Houston’s legacy will forever be timeless, even in the world of technology. Earlier this month, non-fungible token (NFT) green marketplace OneOf announced that a rare full-length demo sung by the legend at age 17 would be auctioned off. Now, that item has become the highest sold NFT on the Tezos blockchain selling for nearly $1 million, Billboard reports. “Whitney is an icon for the ages,” OneOf co-founder Joshua James said. “We couldn’t be more excited to be releasing this historical song from the very beginning of her journey as an artist.” The winner of the auction, which ended yesterday (Dec.14), can not only revel in exclusive access to Houston’s recording, but the lucky individual also received digital artwork and videos crafted by 17-year-old photographer and curator Diana Sinclair.
Dec 16, 2021
Whitney Houston fans are in for unexpected, yet exciting news. The late music legend has her own non-fungible token (NFT) collection! Houston’s estate has partnered with OneOf, a music NFT platform backed by music pioneer Quincy Jones, for the exclusive collection celebrating the singer’s life, Complex reports. The collection will feature an unreleased demo that Houston recorded at age 17, according to the outlet. The NFT will be auctioned next month and details will be revealed on Dec. 1. The winner of the auction will gain access to the never before heard demo, as well as a digital video created by 17-year-old Diana Sinclair, the young artist behind the collection’s artwork. “I saw a common theme in a lot of her work, the empowerment of Black women,” Sinclair reportedly shared in a statement. “Whitney’s talent and presence stands out a lot to me as a young Black woman in the arts. In the artworks I created, I wanted to highlight those sides of Whitney in the upper tiers, and then...
Nov 18, 2021
The Game just landed in the crypto space with plans to surprise fans with exclusive drops all month long. In partnership with OneOf — a green marketplace designed for the music industry — the rapper will release his debut non-fungible token (NFT) Collection titled “Genesis” on Oct. 6, VIBE reports. In a move to ensure all fans can access the collection, the price point is set at $25. The drop will feature the “Get In The Game” pack where fans will receive four randomized action figure NFTs and never-before-seen music content from an unreleased track. The collection is inspired by the Game’s passions, hobbies, and album releases, says the OneOf website. “I have been able to put forth my creative vision on display and show, not only the growth of my music career but also show the passion I have for basketball and gaming with these digital card packs,” The Game said. “The Genesis NFT Collection will give a nod to my first album, “The Documentary,” and “Jesus Piece,” and will also have...
Oct 6, 2021
Doja Cat is breaking new records and not just in the music arena. As AfroTech previously revealed, the singer has been crypto curious, launching her first non-fungible token (NFT) collection earlier this month with green NFT marketplace OneOf, founded by Lin Dai, Josh James and Adam Fell. “I don’t know that much about NFT’s,” said Doja Cat, according to information previously provided to AfroTech. “But what I do know is that they can be bad for the environment and cost a fortune. Mine won’t. Get over to OneOf.com and check out my first NFT collection now.” In her first-ever auction, the “Need To Know” singer’s single edition crystal token sold to the highest bidder for an impressive $188,888 (Not bad for the crypto newbie). According to iHeartRadio, Doja’s “item served as the largest auctioned item in Tezos history. It even outsold JAY-Z’s auction on Sotheby’s, which went for $139,000.” Plus, Doja is not only the first artist to launch a collection with the platform, she also broke...
Sep 22, 2021
If you have no clue how non-fungible tokens (NFTs) work, Doja Cat has you covered with her latest drop. The form of cryptocurrency has been taking the world by storm. However, for a lot of people, NFTs almost seem as if they’re reserved for the elite, with limited access and resources to materials as to how they work. The rapper, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, was intentional in making her collection one that is not only affordable but easy to use no matter where you fall on the knowledge of cryptocurrency. “I don’t know that much about NFT’s,” said the “Need To Know” singer, according to information provided to AfroTech. “But what I do know is that they can be bad for the environment and cost a fortune. Mine won’t. Get over to OneOf.com and check out my first NFT collection now.” Courtesy Photo Her exclusive collection was launched via the Green NFT platform, OneOf, curated specifically with musicians and fans in mind. Its debut Artist NFT collection featuring Doja Cat is just...
Sep 10, 2021