Uncle Reece
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Also known asUncle Reece
Born
February 14, 1984
Maurice Hicks Jr.
February 14, 1984
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
OriginJacksonville, Florida
Uncle Reece | |
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| Also known as | Uncle Reece |
| Born | Maurice Hicks Jr. February 14, 1984 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Genres | Christian hip hop, Christian R&B, urban contemporary gospel, Soul,[1] Reggae[1] |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Label | Obed |
| Website | unclereece |
Maurice Hicks Jr. (born February 14, 1984), who goes by the stage name Uncle Reece, is an American Christian hip hop musician. He released his first album, 2014's Bold, with Obed Music Group. This was a Billboard chart breakthrough release.
Uncle Reece was born Maurice Hicks Jr. on February 14, 1984, in Savannah, Georgia,[2] to a father who served in the military, Maurice Hicks Sr. and his mother Cecilia Anita Hicks. He loves music.[2] He graduated from Florida State University with an Associate degree in Mathematics.[3]