Anthony Hamilton was born on January 28, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina is an American R&B, soul, and neo soul singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Hamilton first discovered his talent while singing in his church 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 "Why" (which was also nominated for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration", in 2005) and two 2Pac's songs, 2002 "Thugz Mansion" (7 Remix) and 2006 "Dear Mama" (Frank Nitty Remix). Hamilton's compilation album Soulife was released in June 2005 via Atlantic Records/Rhino Records.
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.http://www.anthonyhamilton.com |