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Biography
Infobox musical artist | name = Anthony Hamilton| image = Anthony Hamilton (2007).jpg| caption = Anthony Hamilton (2007)| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Anthony Hamilton| alias =| Born = birth date|1971|1|28 (age 40) Charlotte, North Carolina , United States|U.S. | origin =| genre = contemporary R& B|R& B , soul music|soul | occupation = Singer , songwriter , record producer | years_active = 1995present| label = RCA Records|RCA , MCA Records|MCA , So So Def Recordings|So So Def , Zomba Label Group|Zomba , Arista Records|Arista | associated_acts = Nelly , Kanye West | Influences = Al Green , Donny Hathaway , Curtis Mayfield , Bobby Womack , Marvin Gaye , Stevie Wonder , Teddy Pendergrass , Bill Withers , Fred Hammond , Brian McKnight , Gerald Levert | website = http://www.anthonyhamilton.com www.anthonyhamilton.com Anthony Hamilton (born January 28, 1971) is an United States|American contemporary R& B|R& B , and Soul Music|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 (song)|Comin' from Where I'm From " and " Charlene (song)|Charlene ."
Life and career
Hamilton was born in Charlotte, North Carolina .cite web|url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/? node=cityguide/profile& id=1092557& nm=0& displaySearchTerm=& displaySearchLocation=|title=Anthony Hamilton: Concerts and Music Events|last=Harrington|first=Richard|date=May 5, 2006|publisher=The Washington Post|accessdate=January 6, 2009 He first discovered his talent while singing in his church (building)|church 's choir at age ten. He also attended South Mecklenburg High School and sang with their award winning choir under the direction of Mark Setzer . In 1993, he left Charlotte and headed to New York City , where he signed with Andre Harrell 's Uptown Records . In 2000, he joined soul music|soul singer D'Angelo 's international tour in promotion of the '' Voodoo (D'Angelo album)|Voodoo '' album, on which he sang backup. 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 " Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Best Rap/Sung Collaboration " in 45th Grammy Awards|2003 . He is also featured on Jadakiss' 2004 hit; "Why" (which was also nominated for "Best Rap/Song Collaboration", in 2005) and two of 2Pac's remixed songs. Hamilton also contributed to 2002's "Thugz Mansion" (7 Remix) and 2006's "Dear Mama" (Frank Nitty Remix). Anthony Hamilton's first compilation album; "Soulife", is composed of songs recorded during the early part of his career. These previous works were released in June 2005. "Ain't Nobody Worryin'", his gold-selling third studio album, was released on December 13, 2005.
Hamilton is featured on a track from The RH Factor 's 2003 album Hard Groove called "Kwah/Home". He also appeared on Angie Stones "Stay For A While" in 2004. He also makes a guest appearance on blues singer-guitarist Buddy Guy 's 2005 album '' Bring 'Em In (Buddy Guy album)|Bring 'Em In '', contributing vocals to a cover version|cover of Bob Dylan 's 1969 " Lay Lady Lay ," which also features Robert Randolph & the Family Band|Robert Randolph .
At the 2006 BET Awards , Hamilton won the Centric|BET J "Cool Like That" Award.
Hamilton was a musical guest on hit show; The Dave Chappelle show in episode 6, Season 2. He also made a guest appearance on the UPN hit show "All of Us" in Season 2.
Hamilton makes a cameo as a soul singer in the film American Gangster (film)|American Gangster , to whose soundtrack he also contributes.
During the 2008 BET Awards, Hamilton covered/performed Al Green 's "Tired of Being Alone" during a tribute to Green's career.
On November 2, 2010 Hamilton and his wife Tarsha welcomed twin boys named Aaron Michael Hamilton and Nolan Anthony Hamilton. He is also the father of Anthony 20, Romero 18, and Tristen 13.cite news |url= http://www.usmagazine.com/momsbabies/news/singer-anthony-hamilton-to-be-a-dad-201028|title=Singer Anthony Hamilton to Be a Dad!|publisher=UsMagazine.com
Discography
Albums
1996: XTC (album)|XTC
2003: '' Comin' from Where I'm From
2005: Soulife
2005: '' Ain't Nobody Worryin'
2007: Southern Comfort (Anthony Hamilton album)|Southern Comfort
2008: The Point of It All
2011: Back to Love (Anthony Hamilton album)|Back to Love
Singles
Year
Single
Chart positions
Album
U.S.
U.S. R& B
1996
" Nobody Else (song)
63
XTC
2003
" Comin' from Where I'm From (song)
60
''Comin' from Where I'm From
2004
" Charlene (song)
19
3
2005
" Can't Let Go (Anthony Hamilton song)
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 (film)
2008
"Cool" (featuring David Banner )
79
19
The Point of It All
2009
"The Point of It All"
19
2011
"Woo"
29
Back to Love (Anthony Hamilton album)
"I'll Wait (To Fall In Love)"
77
Featured singles
Year
Single
Chart positions
Album
U.S.
U.S. R& B
2002
"Thugz Mansion" ( 2Pac featuring Anthony Hamilton)
111
Better Dayz
2002
" Po' Folks " ( Nappy Roots featuring Anthony Hamilton)
21
13
Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz
2003
" Sunshine (Twista song)
Kamikaze (album)
2004
"Stay for a While" ( Angie Stone featuring Anthony Hamilton)
70
Stone Love
"Why" ( Jadakiss featuring Anthony Hamilton)
11
4
Kiss of Death (Jadakiss album)
2005
"Can I Live? " ( Nick Cannon featuring Anthony Hamilton)
Stages
2006
"Hustler's Dream" ( The Game (rapper)
(unreleased)
2007
"I'm Not Perfect" ( J. Moss featuring Anthony Hamilton)
111
V2... The J. Moss Project
2011
"So In Love" ( Jill Scott featuring Anthony Hamilton)
*2010, Best Male R& B Vocal Performance: "The Point Of It All" (Nominated)
*2010, Best Traditional R& B Vocal Performance: "Soul Music" (Nominated)
*2010, Best R& B Album: "The Point Of It All" (Nominated)
*'''2009, Best Traditional R& B Vocal Performance: "You've Got The Love I Need" with Al Green (Winner)
Image Awards
*2005, Outstanding Song: "Charlene" (Nominated)
*2005, Outstanding Male Artist: "Charlene" (Nominated)
*2004, Outstanding New Artist: "Comin' From Where I'm From" (Nominated)
MOBO Awards
*2006, Best Reggae (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 (Winner)
* 2004, Vibe Next Award (Winner)
*2004, R& B Song of the Year: "Charlene" (Nominated)
References
reflist
External links
http://www.anthonyhamilton.com/ Official website
http://www.delafont.com/music_acts/anthony-hamilton.htm Biography & booking information
Allmusic|class=artist|id=p201706|label=Anthony Hamilton
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http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=TyxBshK96Eo Anthony Hamilton Jet Mag Interview
Anthony Hamilton Persondata|NAME = Hamilton, Anthony |ALTERNATIVE NAMES = |SHORT DESCRIPTION = American singer, songwriter, and record producer | DATE OF BIRTH=January 28, 1971 DEFAULTSORT:Hamilton, Anthony Category:1971 births Category:American rhythm and blues singer-songwriters Category:American soul singers Category:Arista Records artists Category:English-language singers Category:Living people Category:Musicians from North Carolina Category:People from Charlotte, North Carolina Category:So So Def artists Category:Grammy Award winners Category:RCA Records artists
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