UNKLEMIKE: a voice. a vibe. a vessel.

Houston-based artist blends genres and spirituality to create music that heals
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From the red clay of Valdosta, Georgia, to the pulsing streets of Houston, Texas, UNKLEMIKE is forging a path that’s part sermon, part cipher and entirely soul. He’s not your typical artist — he’s a genre-bending griot, infusing rap, R&B, reggae and trap into a sound that’s equal parts rooted and revolutionary.

UNKLEMIKE’s music doesn’t just slap — it speaks. It listens. It remembers. His sonic palette pulls from a life rich in struggle and resilience, channeling pain into poetry and turning chaos into clarity. “Music is a part of me,” he says. That’s not a cliché — it’s his code. The way he talks about his art isn’t performative; it’s spiritual. Every bar he drops is both a release and a reminder that we’re not alone in our hurt or our healing.


Now based in Houston, UNKLEMIKE has cultivated his sound with a rawness that feels both Southern and universal. He’s not chasing trends — he’s chasing truth. In a landscape where algorithms reward imitation, his authenticity stands tall like a Southern oak.

With 15 tracks already circulating on all major platforms and a new album primed for release in July 2025, UNKLEMIKE is positioning himself not just as an artist to watch — but one to feel. His latest single and video, “Georgia,” is gaining momentum across digital platforms. It’s a heartfelt homage to his roots and a gritty love letter to the place that built him. The visuals are as powerful as the lyrics — bold, Black and unapologetically Southern.


He doesn’t measure success by streams alone. “Every fan counts,” he emphasizes. “Whether it’s one or a million, each connection matters.” That ethos underscores everything he does. He’s the kind of artist who could perform for a stadium or a street corner and still give you 100% — because for UNKLEMIKE, music is ministry.

In an industry increasingly defined by commodification, where art is often molded to fit playlists instead of people, UNKLEMIKE offers a radical alternative: integrity. “I do this because I love it, not because I have to,” he affirms. That love pours into every melody, every verse, every hook. And you can feel it.

He’s the kind of artist who doesn’t just make noise — he makes sense. He’s speaking to those who’ve been silenced, healing those who’ve been hurt and reminding us that music can still be medicine. That it can still bind us together in a world trying to pull us apart.

UNKLEMIKE’s journey isn’t about fame — it’s about freedom. Artistic freedom. Emotional freedom. Black freedom. And whether you’ve been with him from day one or are just pressing play, one thing’s for sure: you’re gonna feel something.

So tap in. Let the sound wash over you. Let the lyrics speak to you. Because this isn’t background music — this is bloodline music. The kind you carry with you long after the song ends.

UNKLEMIKE is more than a name. He’s a voice. A vibe. A vessel.

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Ric Mathis
Dr. Ric Mathis, renowned as the "Documentary King," is an accomplished filmmaker and author with over 20 years of experience in photojournalism. A certified Part 107 drone pilot, he is internationally recognized as a leading director, producer, and writer. Based in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Mathis founded West End Filmmakers and has become a trailblazer in utilizing AI tools to craft compelling stories. Awards and Recognitions - President's Lifetime Achievement Award - 2016, 2023 - Proclamation by Atlanta Fulton County Arts - 2023 - Proclamation by the City of Miami - 2016 - Hip Hop Film Festival N.Y.C. - Esteemed Awards - Pan African Film Festival - Esteemed Awards
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