Uncle Reece facts for kids

Maurice Hicks Jr. (born February 14, 1984), known as Uncle Reece, is an American Christian hip hop artist. He is a singer and songwriter who creates inspiring music. His first album, Bold, came out in 2014 and was very popular. It even appeared on the Billboard music charts!

About Uncle Reece's Early Life

Maurice Hicks Jr. was born on February 14, 1984. His hometown is Savannah, Georgia. His father, Maurice Hicks Sr., was in the military, and his mother is Cecilia Anita Hicks. From a young age, Uncle Reece loved music. He also studied hard and earned a degree in Mathematics from Florida State University.

Uncle Reece's Music Journey

Uncle Reece started his music career in 2012. His first song, "Until I Pass Out," was released on March 1, 2012. This song quickly became popular, reaching number 15 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart by Billboard.

His next song, "I Can't Help Myself," also did well. It reached number 19 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. It also appeared on the Hot Christian Songs chart at number 48.

The Bold Album Release

Uncle Reece released his first album, Bold, on June 3, 2014. He released it through his own music company, Obed Music. The album was a big success! It reached number 30 on the Christian Albums chart. It also climbed to number 9 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.

Music critics liked the album too. Dwayne Lacy from New Release Tuesday gave it a good review. Daniel Cody from Wade-O Radio highly recommended it. Rea Melissa Davis from AllHipHop said that Uncle Reece's music is a "musical melting pot." She noted that his music is not limited to just church settings.

Awards and Recognition

Because of his great work, Uncle Reece was nominated for two awards. He was nominated at the 30th Stellar Awards. These nominations were for Rap Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year and New Artist of the Year.

Uncle Reece's Albums

Here is a list of Uncle Reece's studio albums and how they performed on the music charts.