Who Is the Multifaceted Wunderkind Only1 Theory?!

A native of Baltimore, MD, Only1 Theory is a multifaceted creative; a singer/songwriter, engineer, and producer, she has worked with known artists like Yo Gotti and Flo Rida and has since created her own genre of music, ‘WaveNB.’

After connecting and working with multiple notable artists and management, O1T partnered with close team members to create an independent record label Rare Gold Music Group. The imprint is designed to propel her music to the next level and create a paradigm shift in label/ artist relationships for artists she signs.  A key factor for Rare Gold Music Group is that artists retain 100% ownership of their master recordings.

One of Only1 Theory’s recent singles, ‘Something Good,’ found itself trending on a global DJ site (over 60k YouTube plays) and O1T ranked #3 on the Reverbnation Regional Charts. Rare Gold Music Group is currently preparing for a Summer 2022 ‘Somewhere Ova East’ Tour. Her most recent single, Hard Smoke is rising rapidly up from the underground and showcases a dynamic lyrical delivery and storytelling mastery. The production is spot on for her style and delivery and provides a perfect music bed for this joint.

In addition to music, O1T is a film director, composer, and editor holding a BA in Journalism/ Mass Communications, a BS in Audio Engineering, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship.

She is also the creator of the H.E.A.L. (Help Empower Another Life) Project, aimed to decrease intimate partner violence and sexual partner violence in communities across America via an interactive app (Jan 2023*).

Only1 Theory recently checked in with The Hype Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jerry Doby to discuss her journey, mission, music, upcoming tour, and more…check out the highlights below:

From the inside looking out, who is the multi-faceted Only1 Theory?

I am a lightworker and a vibe, lol.  I feel grateful for my voice and talent.  I will use them both to touch lives.

What was the defining moment that brought you to the entertainment industry?

I’ve created music and poetry my entire life, so I think it’s just a part of my purpose.  When I was 13 or 14, someone in my neighborhood had a studio.  He and his wife would let my friends and I come in rap, sing, get on pro tools, ect. lol.  That experience was a blessing for me, one I am paying forward.

We’re excited to know more about the genre you’ve created, WaveNB…fill us in!

Ayyyyeeeee, I’m so happy you asked lol!  Wavenb combines the elements of r&b, soul, rap, funk, and tonal sounds to create an experience.  It is a unique sound that I hope to share with more artists as I collaborate and connect as a producer (Dready Teddy is my producer name lol).

Outside of the entertainment industry, you’ve created an important project called H.E.A.L. that addresses intimate and sexual partner violence. How do you and your project address this issue, what resources do you provide for victims?

This will be online in Jan 2023.  H.E.A.L. (Help Empower Another Life) includes an engaging IOS/ Android app featuring content customizable to user by age and gender (content includes podcasts, online curricula, train-the-trainer materials, downloadable content, interactive videos), a social media community on all major platforms targeting our select demographic using advanced traditional and social media campaigns (includes content, website, social media pages on all major platforms to include streaming platforms), and access to community based emergency organizations and resources through the app and website able to be translated in Spanish.  My goal is to decrease sexual partner violence and intimate partner violence as a public health crisis contributing to a number of inequalities impacting at risk communities including barriers accessing integrated resources that educate, provide a community, and increase prevention for victims, offenders and families.

Outside of the entertainment industry, you’ve created an important project called H.E.A.L. that addresses intimate and sexual partner violence. How do you and your project address this issue, what resources do you provide for victims?

This will be online in Jan 2023.  H.E.A.L. (Help Empower Another Life) includes an engaging IOS/ Android app featuring content customizable to user by age and gender (content includes podcasts, online curricula, train-the-trainer materials, downloadable content, interactive videos), a social media community on all major platforms targeting our select demographic using advanced traditional and social media campaigns (includes content, website, social media pages on all major platforms to include streaming platforms), and access to community based emergency organizations and resources through the app and website able to be translated in Spanish.  My goal is to decrease sexual partner violence and intimate partner violence as a public health crisis contributing to a number of inequalities impacting at risk communities including barriers accessing integrated resources that educate, provide a community, and increase prevention for victims, offenders and families.

Outside of the entertainment industry, you’ve created an important project called H.E.A.L. that addresses intimate and sexual partner violence. How do you and your project address this issue, what resources do you provide for victims?

This will be online in Jan 2023.  H.E.A.L. (Help Empower Another Life) includes an engaging IOS/ Android app featuring content customizable to user by age and gender (content includes podcasts, online curricula, train-the-trainer materials, downloadable content, interactive videos), a social media community on all major platforms targeting our select demographic using advanced traditional and social media campaigns (includes content, website, social media pages on all major platforms to include streaming platforms), and access to community based emergency organizations and resources through the app and website able to be translated in Spanish.  My goal is to decrease sexual partner violence and intimate partner violence as a public health crisis contributing to a number of inequalities impacting at risk communities including barriers accessing integrated resources that educate, provide a community, and increase prevention for victims, offenders and families.

How do we keep up with you and the label online?

Yes Ayyyeeee lol!  I’m online at ONLY1 THEORY.  If you google that, all of my social and web outlets will pop up!  Also our label is Rare Gold Music Group at https://www.RareGoldMusicGroup.com

Check out the full interview on The Hype Magazine