Unk

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Unk
Birth nameAnthony Leonard Platt [1]
Also known asDJ Unk
Born (1981-11-28) November 28, 1981 (age 42)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Disc jockey
  • hype man
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active1998–present
Labels

Anthony Leonard Platt (born November 28, 1981), commonly known by his stage name Unk, is an American DJ, hype man, and rapper. He is best known for his mid-2000s snap hit "Walk It Out". [2]

Contents

Career

Platt began spinning records in 1998, and, after meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000, Big Oomp signed Unk to his label, Big Oomp Records. He released the album Beat'n Down Yo Block! in 2006 led by the single "Walk It Out" that reached Billboard Hot 100 top 10. [2] In 2008 he released the album 2econd Season supported by the single "Show Out" to moderate success. [3] In 2009 he suffered health-issues that resulted in a reduced profile. [4] In 2013 he released the single "Have A Toast" followed by "Wait" in 2014, [5] while he continues to tour the college circuit. [6] Some of his work has featured on the 2K Sports NBA 2K9 game.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[7]
US
R&B

[8]
US
Rap

[9]
Beat'n Down Yo Block! 109218
2econd Season
  • Released: November 4, 2008
  • Label: Big Oomp, Koch
  • Format: CD, digital download
104156

Mixtapes

  • 2009: Itsago The Mixtape Vol.1
  • 2009: Smoke On
  • 2009: ATL Off Da Chain

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[2]
US
R&B

[3]
US
Rap

[10]
"Walk It Out"20061022Beat'n Down Yo Block!
"2 Step"2494
"Hit the Dance Floor"
(featuring Baby D)
200784
"Show Out"200846172econd Season
Get Em Up2012TBA
Trap it Out2013
Have a Toast (feat. Louis Rocc)
Wait2014
Alive (feat. Erica Leigh) with Another Monster2015
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
R&B
"Video" [13]
(Johntá Austin featuring Unk)
2007Non-album singles
"Rock On (Do the Rockman)"
(Montana featuring Unk)
64
"I'd Rather"
(Three 6 Mafia featuring Unk)
200898 Last 2 Walk
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

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