Anthony Leonard Platt (born November 28, 1981) commonly known by his stage name Unk, is an American DJ,

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, and rapper. Some of his work has featured on the

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'' game. He is best known for the mid 2000s snap hit " Walk It Out".

Career

He began spinning records in 1998, and, after meeting DJ Jelly and

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, joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms,

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, 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. In 2008 he released the album 2econd Season supported by the single "Show Out" to moderate success. In 2009 he suffered health-issues that resulted in a reduced profile. In 2013 he released the single "Have A Toast" followed by "Wait" in 2014, while he continues to tour the college circuit.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Mixtapes

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

Singles

As lead artist

As featured performer

References

Living people 1982 births African-American male rappers African-American DJs American hip hop DJs Rappers from Atlanta Rappers from Georgia (U.S. state) Southern hip hop musicians 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians MNRK Music Group artists 21st-century African-American musicians 20th-century African-American people {{hiphop-bio-stub