When did DJ Unk Walk It Out come out?
By Hasan Ali
January 25, 2025
Update on : January 25, 2025
Anthony Leonard Platt, bitterly known as Atlanta rapper DJ Unk, was best known for “Walk It Out”. The singer released his debut single in August 2006, months ahead of his debut album Beat’n Down Yo Block.
It is a great sorrow that Atlanta rapper DJ Unk, also known as American DJ, and hype man, passed away at 43 yesterday (January 25). However, the family did not disclose the cause of death.
Patt, one of the key figures in snap music, was also famous as the hip-hop icon and behind the memorable hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step.”
Before signing with Big Oomp Records in 2000, Unk joined the DJ crew, the Southern Style DJs.
In a Facebook post, his wife Sherkita Long-Platt sought respect for her and her family.
Who was DJ Unk?
Born in Anthony Leonard Platt, the singer became famous with “Walk It Out in the mid-2000s. The song reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He established himself as a distinctive voice in Southern hip-hop, and his contributions to the genre were well recognized.
Beat’n Down Yo Block!, his 2006 debut album, solidified his place in the music industry.
His second album released in 2008 showcased further his talent as a DJ, rapper, and producer.