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Anthony Hamilton (musician)

Anthony Hamilton
Birth name Anthony Hamilton
Born January 28, 1971 (1971-01-28) (age 37)
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Genre(s) R&B, soul, neo soul
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active 1996–present
Label(s) MCA, So So Def, Zomba, Arista
Website www.anthonyhamilton.com

Anthony Hamilton (born January 28, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina) is an American R&B, soul, and neo soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame with his platinum-selling second studio album Comin' from Where I'm From (2003), which featured the singles "Comin' from Where I'm From" and "Charlene".

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Early life and music career

Hamilton first discovered his talent while singing in his church's choir at age ten. In 1993, he left Charlotte and headed to New York City, where he signed with Andre Harrell's Uptown Records. He was first introduced to mainstream audiences with his singing of the chorus on Nappy Roots' 2002 "Po' Folks", which earned a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" in 2003. He is also featured on Jadakiss' 2004 hit "Why" (which was also nominated for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration", in 2005) and two of 2Pac's remixed songs, 2002's "Thugz Mansion" (7 Remix) and 2006's "Dear Mama" (Frank Nitty Remix). Hamilton's first compilation album, Soulife, is composed of songs recorded during the early part of Hamilton's career and was released in June 2005. Ain't Nobody Worryin', his gold-selling third studio album, was released on December 13, 2005.

Hamilton is currently working on his fourth studio album, The Point Of It All[1], which will be released in June.

Hamilton is featured on a track from The RH Factor's 2003 album Hard Groove called "Kwah/Home". He also makes a guest appearance on blues singer-guitarist Buddy Guy's 2005 album Bring 'Em In, contributing vocals to a cover of Bob Dylan's 1969 "Lay Lady Lay", which also features Robert Randolph.

At the 2006 BET Awards, Hamilton won the BET J "Cool Like That" Award.

Hamilton makes a cameo in the film, American Gangster as a soul singer, to which he also contributes music to the film's soundtrack.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. R&B
1996 "Nobody Else" — 63 XTC
2003 "Comin' from Where I'm From" — 60 Comin' from Where I'm From
2004 "Charlene" 19 3
2005 "Can't Let Go" 71 13 Ain't Nobody Worryin'
2006 "Sista Big Bones" — 51
2007 "Struggle No More (The Main Event)" (featuring Jaheim and Musiq Soulchild) — 32 Daddy's Little Girls soundtrack
"Do You Feel Me" — 61 American Gangster soundtrack[4]

Featured singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. R&B
2002 "Po' Folks" (Nappy Roots featuring Anthony Hamilton) 21 13 Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz
2003 "Sunshine" (Twista featuring Anthony Hamilton) — — Kamikaze
2004 "Stay for a While" (Angie Stone featuring Anthony Hamilton) — 70 Stone Love
"Why" (Jadakiss featuring Anthony Hamilton) 11 4 Kiss of Death
2007 "I'm Not Perfect" (J. Moss featuring Anthony Hamilton) — 111 V2... The J. Moss Project

Other contributions

Year Song Artist Album
1995 "Wherever You Are" Anthony Hamilton —
1997 "Pay Attention" Cru Da Dirty 30
1998 "Hold Your Head Up" Heltah Skeltah Magnum Force
2002 "The Gambler" Xzibit Man vs. Machine
"Twisted" Santana All That I Am
"Thugz Mansion" (7 Remix) 2Pac Better Dayz
2003 "I Was the One" Da Brat Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz
"Bluegrass Stain'd" Mark Ronson Here Comes the Fuzz
"'Bout to Get Ugly"
2004 "Make It Home" Spitfiya BarberShop 2: Back in Business soundtrack
2005 "Around the World" Lina The Inner Beauty Movement
"Long Time" Ying Yang Twins U.S.A. (United State of Atlanta)
"Nobody Knows" Nelly Suit
"Sunshine to the Rain" Miri Ben-Ari The Hip-Hop Violinist
"She Was Just a Friend"
"Lay Lady Lay" Buddy Guy Bring 'Em In
"Carolina Pride" Nomb Smoke in the City
2006 "Dear Life" Anthony Hamilton Step Up soundtrack
"Hustler's Dream" The Game Doctor's Advocate (unreleased track)
"Dear Mama" (Frank Nitty Remix) 2Pac Pac's Life
2007 "Losing You" Keyshia Cole Just Like You
"Nowhere Fast" Josh Turner Everything Is Fine
"How We Feel" Chingy Hate It or Love It
2008 "Baby Boy, Baby Girl" Mint Condition E-Life
"Silence Kills" Tarsha' McMillian Hamilton The McMillian Story
"Lay It Down" Al Green Lay It Down

Awards and nominations

  • BET Awards
    • 2006, BET J Cool Like Dat Award (Winner)
    • 2006, Best Male R&B Artist (Nominated)
    • 2005, Best Male R&B Artist (Nominated)
    • 2005, Best Collaboration: "Why?" (Nominated)
    • 2004, Best Male R&B Artist (Nominated)
    • 2004, Best New Artist (Nominated)
  • Image Awards
    • 2005, Outstanding Song: "Charlene" (Nominated)
    • 2005, Outstanding Male Artist: "Charlene" (Nominated)
    • 2004, Outstanding New Artist: "Comin' From Where I'm From" (Nominated)
  • Soul Train Awards
    • 2006, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Album: Soulife (Nominated)
    • 2005, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Single: "Charlene" (Nominated)
    • 2004, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Single: "Comin' From Where I'm From" (Nominated)
    • 2004, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Album: Comin' From Where I'm From (Nominated)
  • Vibe Music Awards
    • 2004, Best Collaboration: "Why" (Winner)
    • 2004, Vibe Next Award (Winner)
    • 2004, R&B Song of the Year: "Charlene" (Nominated)

References

  1. ^ http://www.jonathanmannion.com/ssmanblog/?p=139
  2. ^ IndieHQ 2.0 » Independent Sales Chart 4-25-07
  3. ^ http://www.jonathanmannion.com/ssmanblog/?p=139
  4. ^ ®R&R :: Going For Adds™ :: Urban AC

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Persondata
NAME Hamilton, Anthony
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION American singer, songwriter, and record producer
DATE OF BIRTH January 28, 1971
PLACE OF BIRTH Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
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