Videos: Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton (born January 28, 1971) is an American R&B, and 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."
Hamilton was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1] He first discovered his talent while singing in his 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 singer D'Angelo's international tour in promotion of the 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 "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. 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, 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 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, 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.
It was announced of August 2 that Hamilton and his wife Tarsha are expecting twins this Fall. On November 2, 2010 Hamilton and his wife Tarsha welcolmed twin boys named Aaron Michael Hamilton and Nolan Anthony Hamilton. He is also the father of Anthony 20, Romero 18, and Tristen 13[2]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums* 1996: XTC
* 2003: Comin' from Where I'm From
* 2006: Soulife
* 2005: Ain't Nobody Worryin'
* 2007: Southern Comfort
* 2008: The Point of It All [3][edit] 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]
2008 "Cool" (featuring David Banner) 79 19 The Point of It All
2009 "The Point of It All — 19
[edit] 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 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
2006 "Hustler's Dream" (The Game featuring Anthony Hamilton) — — (unreleased)
2007 "I'm Not Perfect" (J. Moss featuring Anthony Hamilton) — 111 V2... The J. Moss Project
[edit] Other contributions
Year Song Artist Album
1995 "Wherever You Are" Anthony Hamilton —
1997 "Pay Attention" Cru Da Dirty 30
" Things We Be Doin' for Money, Pt. 2" Busta Rhymes When Disaster Strikes
1998 "Hold Your Head Up" Heltah Skeltah Magnum Force
2001 "Last Night" Sunshine Anderson Your Woman
2002 "The Gambler" Xzibit Man vs. Machine
" Twisted" Santana All That I Am
" Thugz Mansion" (7 Remix) 2Pac Better Dayz
" Ryde Away" Eve Eve-Olution
2003 "I Was the One" Da Brat Limelite, Luv & Niteclubz
" Can I Live" Nick Cannon Nick Cannon
" Bluegrass Stain'd" Mark Ronson Here Comes the Fuzz
" 'Bout to Get Ugly"
" Push On" Nappy Roots Wooden Leather
" Sick and Tired"
" Kwah/Home" The RH Factor Hard Groove
2004 "Make It Home" Spitfiya BarberShop 2: Back in Business soundtrack
" Ghetto Show" Talib Kweli The Beautiful Struggle
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
" Can I Live" Nick Cannon Stages
" More" Syleena Johnson Chapter 3: The Flesh
" Some Kind of Wonderful" Anthony Hamilton In the Mix Soundtrack
" Since I Seen U" 3160011 Sex, Money, and Clubs
" Bad On You" Sy Smith The Syberspace Social
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
" Since I Seen't U (Be Wit You)" Splitzide 2 Sides of the Story
2007 "Losing You" Keyshia Cole Just Like You
" Nowhere Fast" Josh Turner Everything Is Fine
" How We Feel" Chingy Hate It or Love It
" The Cleanse" The Bottom Dwellerz Cracks of the Concrete
" Silent Night" Boney James This Christmas Soundtrack
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
" You've Got the Love I Need"
" Everything" Young Jeezy The Recession
" Home" John Rich Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1
[edit] Awards and nominations* BET Awards
o 2006, BET J Cool Like Dat Award (Winner)
o 2006, Best Male R&B Artist (Nominated)
o 2005, Best Male R&B Artist (Nominated)
o 2005, Best Collaboration: (Nominated)
o 2004, Best Male R&B Artist (Nominated)
o 2004, Best New Artist (Nominated)* Critics Choice Awards
o 2008, Best Song: "Do You Feel Me" (Nominated)* Grammy Awards
o 2010, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "The Point Of It All" (Nominated)
o 2010, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "Soul Music" (Nominated)
o 2010, Best R&B Album: "The Point Of It All" (Nominated)
o 2009, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "You've Got The Love I Need" with Al Green (Winner)
* Image Awards
o 2005, Outstanding Song: "Charlene" (Nominated)
o 2005, Outstanding Male Artist: "Charlene" (Nominated)
o 2004, Outstanding New Artist: "Comin' From Where I'm From" (Nominated)* MOBO Awards
o 2006, Best Reggae (Nominated)* Soul Train Awards
o 2006, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Album: Soulife (Nominated)
o 2005, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Single: "Charlene" (Nominated)
o 2004, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Single: "Comin' From Where I'm From" (Nominated)
o 2004, Favorite Male R&B/Soul Album: Comin' From Where I'm From (Nominated)* Vibe Music Awards
o 2004, Best Collaboration (Winner)
o 2004, Vibe Next Award (Winner)
o 2004, R&B Song of the Year: "Charlene" (Nominated)