Anthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton (2007)
Background information
Birth name	Anthony Hamilton
Born	(1971-01-28)January 28, 1971 (age 42) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres	R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active	1995–present
Labels	RCA, MCA, So So Def, Zomba, Arista
Website	www.anthonyhamilton.com

Anthony Cornelius Hamilton (born January 28, 1971) is an American R&B 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 the title track single "Comin' from Where I'm From" and the follow-up "Charlene". His international fame came through "Freedom" from the soundtrack album of Django Unchained cowritten and sung as a duo with indie soul singer Elayna Boynton.‎

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.

Hamilton was first introduced to mainstream audiences with his singing of the chorus of Nappy Roots 2002 single "Po' Folks" which earned a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" in 2003.^[2] "Po' Folks" is the second single from the multi-platinum Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz album.^[3] Hamilton followed up with three colaborations on Nappy Roots next Atlantic Records release Wooden Leather with "Sick & Tired", "Push On", "Organic" and then one feature on The Humdinger on the single "Down N' Out".^[4][5] Nappy Roots and Anthony Hamilton also have a song together called "Bluegrass Stain'd" with Mark Ronson that was released through Elektra Records.

Hamilton was 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. He has also worked with the late rap icon Tupac Shakur by using unreleased vocals.

Hamilton is featured on a track from The RH Factor's 2003 album Hard Groove called "Kwah/Home". He also appeared on Angie Stone's "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. Comedian Dave Chapelle had Hamilton as a musical guest on hit show; Chappelle's Show in episode 6, Season 2 that premiered on Comedy Central. 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. Later in 2008, he was featured on The Recession the certified Gold selling album by Young Jeezy.^[6] 2012 found Hamilton on two succesfful Def Jam releases Big Krit's Live from the Underground and Life Is Good by Nas, which debuted at #1 on Billboard 200.^[7] Later on in 2012 Hamilton was featured on the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained in the track "Freedom" in a duo with indie soul singer Elayna Boynton.

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 (22), Romero (20), and Tristen (15).^[8] On his official Facebook page on June 11, 2012, Hamilton announced the birth of another son, Princeton Harris Hamilton.

• 1996: XTC
• 2003: Comin' from Where I'm From
• 2005: Soulife
• 2005: Ain't Nobody Worryin'
• 2007: Southern Comfort
• 2008: The Point of It All
• 2011: Back to Love

• 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: (Nominated)
  • 2004, Best Male R&B Artist (Nominated)
  • 2004, Best New Artist (Nominated)

• Critics Choice Awards
  • 2008, Best Song: "Do You Feel Me" (Nominated)

• Grammy Awards
  • 2013, Best R&B Song: "Pray For Me" (Nominated)
  • 2013, Best R&B ALbum: Back To Love (Nominated)
  • 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)

• Official website
• Biography & booking information
• Anthony Hamilton at AllMusic
• Anthony Hamilton at IMDb
• Anthony Hamilton Jet Mag Interview

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