Mack Williams Jr. is a rap artist who performs under the name Mr. Mack. He was born in Alcoa, Tennessee, and graduated from Alcoa High School.
Mr. Mack | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mack Williams Jr. |
| Also known as | Mr.865, Mack |
| Origin | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Rap |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000 - present |
| Labels | Universal Republic Records |
| Website | www.myspace.com/mrmackbr |
He had released several independent mixtapes prior to signing with Universal Republic Records.[1] His biggest hit to date, the 2006 single "Where You From? (Da 865)", became a statewide anthem in the Tennessee rap scene. In 2007, "Where You From?" was featured on a compilation album, Preview Presents Greeting From Knoxville, released by Knoxnews.com.[2]
Mr. Mack is currently working on his debut album Self Made. It is targeted for release in late fall. Mack has had several popular songs released on regional radio.[3] He was also featured in the award winning documentary "East Tennessee Hard Hitters" directed by Shannon M. Grier and Blu Chez in 2009.[4] He has many live videos on YouTube, as well as having been featured on the television and radio program Studio 865, broadcast by the University of Tennessee.[5] Mr. Mack has released several projects recently including his latest album "BLOW" which is nominated for Album of the Year @ the 2012 SEA Awards. He also just released a new video "Think It Over" f/ Project Pat & Young Ralph directed by AXTION.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Cole rapper prod to represent the 865 knoxnews.com [dead link]
- ^ Preview presents greetings from Knoxville knoxnews.com [dead link]
- ^ Mr Mack knoxnews.com [dead link]
- ^ "East Tn". Archived from the original on January 6, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 13, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
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