Anthony Hamilton
Biography
A soul singer who has drawn comparisons to such classic R&B vocalists as Bill Withers and Bobby Womack, Anthony Hamilton struggled for the better part of the 1990s as two of his albums went unreleased. Getting his start at age ten singing in his church choir, the Charlotte, NC, native also performed as a teenager at various nightclubs and talent shows. Always with an eye to move on to bigger things, Hamilton made the move to New York City in 1993, eventually signing with Uptown Records, epicenter for the new jack swing sound and home to artists such as Jodeci and Mary J. Blige. By 1995, Uptown was set to push Hamilton's debut album, but the company went out of business, leaving the album unreleased.
Hamilton next signed with MCA and recorded his critically acclaimed but largely overlooked 1996 album, XTC. Another transitional period followed and Hamilton ultimately found himself at the Soulife label. It was at Soulife, a relatively new venture run by some of the singer's old Charlotte friends, that Hamilton laid down tracks for another solo album and also wrote songs for such artists as Donell Jones and Sunshine Anderson. In 2000, he accepted an invitation to sing backup vocals on singer/organist D'Angelo's "Voodoo Tour" and traveled the world. Upon returning home, Hamilton discovered that Soulife had also gone belly up.
With a second album unreleased, Hamilton spent the next two years selling songs and singing backup for artists including 2Pac and Eve. Then, in 2002 a lead spot singing on the Nappy Roots track "Po' Folks" garnered Hamilton some much-needed attention, as the song was nominated for the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 2003 Grammy Awards. A subsequent gig performing at a Grammy luncheon led to a meeting between Hamilton and producer Jermaine Dupri, who quickly signed the singer to his So So Def label. Technically his fourth album, Comin' from Where I'm From bowed for So So Def in 2003. In 2005, some of his Soulife recordings were dusted off and polished up for release as Soulife, and the new album Ain't Nobody Worryin' followed later in the year, becoming his third consecutive Top Ten R&B album. 2007's Southern Comfort was another set of previously unreleased recordings; The Point of It All, a proper studio release, was issued near the close of 2008. ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
Selected Discography

The Point Of It All
2008

Southern Comfort (Explicit)
2007

Soul Life
2005

Ain't Nobody Worryin'
2005

Comin' From Where I'm From
2003
There is no artist that affects me in positive way and truely raises my level of conciousness to the world like Anthony Hamilton. He's a blockbuster in my book
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He is an artist who has pure talent with a capital T. I love his voice and he can take any song and make it sound at its best! I love Anthony Hamilton!
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I am not new to Mr. Hamilton's music, but I am new to his live performance concert! I saw him last evening @ NJPAC and he is my new favorite R&B artist! You will definitely have a rip-roaring GREAT time!!
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I am new to Anthony Hamilton's music - but I am hooked! I am so excited to see him pared up with Musiq Soulchild in this springs biggest concert - Playin' It Cool Tour. Congrats Ant~ Can't wait to see you in the ATL next week!
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Anthony like others in his profession withstood the adversities and accomplished his dream. His music is quiet soothing to the soul...keep doing your thing brother.
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Anthony Hamilton is an amazing artist. His voice just puts you into another place. So much soul. :)
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The very first time I heard this dynamic singer I knew he was going to be a HIT. He is wonderful! His music mellows my heart.
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I love every thing he is doing and everything he has done.
This brothers music puts me in a good place no matter what is going on. much love for AH |
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when you listen to anthony it's like he puts you in a trance or something... his music is the true meaning of GROWN FOLKS MUSIC!!!! Keep doin what you doin
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Anthony Hamilton puts a lot of heart and soul into his music. Love it!!!!
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His deep soulfoul voice is what I love the most. My dad had a voice like that. It warms my heart and my soul.
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Of course, I'm a sistah from the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina. Anthony Hamilton has been food for my soul. I know that their are others who can truly relate. I'm glad that he has let his talent take him to the top. Wishing you well....keep on feeding us with your music!! Definitely food for the soul. Much love for ya!
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i agree with the food for your soul comment. he makes you feel like your ma's homecooking does. he's great!
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I was introduced too him through a friend while doing a bid in prison the man speaks to me he is one great singer and his voice carries .if your not up on him get up on him
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I really really enjoy listening to his music, it is like food for my soul.
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Goodness I thought I was the only one who enjoyed this man so much...keep on loving him, he definitely deserves more recognition. . . h e ' s the only one who can bring me out of a funk after a hard days work!
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What can I say i love this man, Charlene was my favorite i remember i was in college sophomore year when that came out. I played it until it couldn't play no more lol!!!
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I LOVE Anthony Hamilton! He's so talented. He deserves more recognition for his amazing gift! One of my fave male singers ever!
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I love Anthony Hamilton, I listen to him all the time. Especially after a hard days work, I soak in the bathtub scented candles and glass of wine (sometimes the whole bottle) and chill out listens to him sing. This man is so under rated. He is the real deal compare to some of the junk they playing on the radio. I have all his CD's....My Childhood friend Latoyia who did a song with him says he is good people too
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his music truly relaxes my mind,body & soul KEEP making this beautiful music&GOD BLESS YOU-MR. HAMILTON
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Candles, lights off, phone turned off, a glass of wine and Anthony Hamilton... the perfect end to a day or week. One of the best voices and styles out there for the male artists.
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I love his sound you can just sit back with a glass of wine and chill...
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mAynE!!...I LovE u ND uR sonGz!!!...E s p E c i A l l y da Song<>!! LOvE u!
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Ohhhhhhhhh The goosebumps are still multiplying. Thank you for a seductive voice.
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