About Onisty
Name: Chuck McClaine
Age: 34
Hometown: Oceanside, Ca
Current City: Irving, TX
Genres: R&B · Hip-Hop · Spoken Word
Born in Oceanside, California and now residing in Irving, Texas, I’m a rapper, lyricist, and storyteller whose music is crafted to speak to the soul. I found my love for words early—I started writing poetry at six years old. That kid who used to fill notebooks with poems is the same person now turning life into verses.
A year ago, I took the leap from poet to rapper. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to making music that doesn’t just sound good, but means something. Every verse is intentional, every word chosen to hit a specific nerve—pain, hope, healing, growth, or all of the above.
From Shakespeare to Street Stories
My inspiration comes from two worlds that might not seem connected at first:
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The timeless storytelling of Shakespeare
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The power of history’s greatest speeches and leaders
Shakespeare taught me how to layer meaning, emotion, and double-entendre into every line. Great speeches taught me how words can move people toward change. My music lives right in between those two realities—poetic and raw, elevated and street, vulnerable and powerful.
A Method Rapper
I’m a method rapper. That means when I write and record, I don’t just tell a story—I step fully into it. I put myself back into the exact moment I’m rapping about so the emotion isn’t acted, it’s relived.
When you hear a verse from me, I want you to feel like you’re sitting in the room with me during the moment I’m describing—whether it’s heartbreak, breakthrough, or that quiet space where you’re just trying to hold it together.
Redefining Masculinity
At the center of my music is a mission:
redefine masculinity through emotional intelligence.
We’re taught to be hard, quiet, and numb. I believe real strength is the opposite: being honest about what you feel, owning your story, and doing the work to grow. Through my lyrics, I want to show the next generation that it’s okay to be open, to cry, to heal, and to speak your truth out loud.
Music as Healing
My songs are more than tracks—they’re lessons, journal entries, and conversations I wish more of us were having. My journey from poet to rapper has been an evolving path of self-expression and self-discovery, and I want my work to be a light for anyone who feels like their struggles define them.
Life’s obstacles don’t have to be a cage. They can become the foundation of growth, resilience, and purpose. My music is for anyone who’s ever felt lost, misunderstood, or alone—it’s for you.
Join the Journey
Come with me on this journey of healing, growth, and empowerment. Let these songs remind you that you’re not alone, that miracles still happen, and that your voice is your greatest strength.