What is "the ones"

pron. (the one English)

The Ones are an American electronic dance music band, best known for their 2001 hit single "Flawless", which achieved transatlantic success when it peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart in the United Kingdom. The trio consists of three male vocalists Paul Alexander, JoJo Americo, and Nashom Wooden, who met while working at the Greenwich Village boutique Patricia Field. Each of them has a background in performing, DJing, and being stylists within the underground New York club and fashion scenes.

Their debut single, "Flawless" (inspired by the 1999 film which Nashom appeared in, alongside Robert De Niro), first released on New York Based A Touch Of Class Recordings, was popular among New York DJs even before its official release and became a hit, especially in Europe. In 2004, "Flawless" was sampled and had lyrics added to it by George Michael for his song " Flawless (Go to the City)". Michael's version reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart, which gives "Flawless" the distinction of being a hit twice in Britain. The group released a follow up single, "Superstar" which reached number 45 in the same country.

In November 2006, they released "Ultramodern", with a music video and clips available at A Touch of Class's website. The video was banned on television. The Ones signed to Peacebisquit management in 2007. They tweaked their look and sound and released a 2008 single, "When We Get Together", with a video clip featuring cameos from the Scissor Sisters, Debbie Harry, Jody Watley, Fischerspooner, Ultra Naté, Peppermint, Cazwell, Colton Ford, and many others.

Nomi Ruiz collaborated with The Ones on their single "Let's Celebrate" from their fourth album Blast from the Past.

In August of 2013, pop diva Cher released the video "A Woman's World" and almost immediately fans of The Ones complained of similarities to The Ones video "Face & Body" which was released months earlier the same year. The band saw the comparison more as a compliment than controversy.

"The Ones" is the nineteenth episode of the third season of the American television comedy series 30 Rock. It was written by co-executive producer Jack Burditt, and directed by Beth McCarthy. The episode aired in the United States on April 23, 2009, on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). Guest stars in this episode include Josh Casaubon, Salma Hayek, and Brian Williams.

In the episode, Jack Donaghy ( Alec Baldwin) goes shopping with Liz Lemon ( Tina Fey) for an engagement ring for Elisa (Hayek). Jack grows worried about whether he and Elisa's potential marriage could survive in the real world, but Tracy Jordan ( Tracy Morgan) counsels him on married life. Meanwhile, Elisa tells Liz that she is keeping a secret from Jack. A prank results in an injury back at TGS and Jenna Maroney ( Jane Krakowski) falls in love with an attractive emergency medical technician (Casaubon) who comes to help.

"The Ones" received generally mixed reception. According to the Nielsen ratings system, it was watched by 6.3 million households during its original broadcast, and received a 3.9 rating/6 share among viewers in the 18–49 demographic. For her performance in this episode, Krakowski received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in the category for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.