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Birth name Anthony Leonard Platt
Also known as DJ Unk
Born (1981-11-28) November 28, 1981 (age 43)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Disc jockey
  • hype man
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active 1998–present
Labels
Associated acts

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".

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. 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. Some of his work has featured on the 2K Sports NBA 2K9 game.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
US
R&B
US
Rap
Beat'n Down Yo Block! 109 21 8
2econd Season
  • Released: November 4, 2008
  • Label: Big Oomp, Koch
  • Format: CD, digital download
104 15 6

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
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
US
R&B

US
Rap
"Walk It Out" 2006 10 2 2 Beat'n Down Yo Block!
"2 Step" 24 9 4
  • RIAA: Gold
"Hit the Dance Floor"
(featuring Baby D)
2007 84
"Show Out" 2008 46 17 2econd Season
Get Em Up 2012 TBA
Trap it Out 2013
Have a Toast (feat. Louis Rocc)
Wait 2014
Alive (feat. Erica Leigh) with Another Monster 2015
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

As featured performer

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B
"Video"
(Johntá Austin featuring Unk)
2007 Non-album singles
"Rock On (Do the Rockman)"
(Montana featuring Unk)
64
"I'd Rather"
(Three 6 Mafia featuring Unk)
2008 98 Last 2 Walk
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Unk para niños

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