Later training as a barber, however, didn’t impede Hamilton’s musical pursuit. A 1993 trek to New York City resulted in his signing with Uptown Records, home at the time to Mary J. Blige and Jodeci. Thus began a six-label odyssey that tested Hamilton’s patience and perseverance. Rather than dwell on the negative, the singer honed his chops contributing background vocals on D’Angelo’s worldwide “Voodoo” tour and making guest appearances on songs by Eve, Xzibit and 2Pac.
Not just a fan favorite, Hamilton is also the go-to singer for other artists whether the medium is R&B/soul, gospel, hip-hop, pop or country. In addition to new albums by Young Jeezy (“The Recession”) and the Nappy Roots (“The Humdinger”), Hamilton guests on upcoming projects by Dr. Dre, T-Pain, Nat King Cole and Fonzworth Bentley.
Over the last three years, he has written and/or sung with a who’s who in music including Al Green, Josh Turner, Keyshia Cole, John Rich (Big & Rich), Santana and Mint Condition. A 2007 highlight was Hamilton’s cameo appearance in the Oscar-nominated film “American Gangster” starring Denzel Washington as well as his performance on the soundtrack’s lead song, the Diane Warren-penned “Do You Feel Me.”
“It’s pretty much the same rhythm, the same core, and that allows me to do a country song then bounce back to rap and then gospel,” says Hamilton of his effortless versatility. “At the end of the day, it’s what the heart and soul are saying; it’s what I’ve got to say to people. I enjoy it all.”
In addition to giving back through music, Hamilton participates in various national and local outreach initiatives including his own TASTE Foundation (Take a Step to Elevate). And while his future plans include writing and executive producing feature films, Hamilton remains committed to music. He and his powerhouse vocalist wife, Tarsha McMillian Hamilton have established independent label Mister’s Music Recordings, whose roster includes Ashville, North Carolina rapper, Ashes Clay. Tarsha has also released her first album titled "The McMillian Story." In Tarsha, Anthony has a devoted helpmate who needs no help holding her own vocally!
album: "The Point Of It All" (2008)
The News
Cool (feat. David Banner)
The Day We Met
Diamond In Ihe Rough
I Did It For Sho
Hard To Breathe
Soul's On Fire
Please Stay
The Point Of It All
Fallin' In Love
Prayin' For You/Superman
Her Heart
Fine Again
She's Gone (Bonus Track)
album: "Southern Comfort" (2007)
They Don't Know
Magnolia's Room
Why
Don't Say What You Won't Do
Glad You Called
Fallin' In Love Again
Trouble
Never Give Up
Better Love
Please
Sailin' Away
album: "Soulife" (2005)
I Used To Love Someone
I Cry
Clearly
Georgie Parker
Day Dreamin'
Ball And Chain
Love And War
Last Night
Love Is So Complicated
album: "Ain't Nobody Worryin'" (2005)
Where Did It Go Wrong?
Southern Stuff
Can't Let Go
Ain't Nobody Worryin'
The Truth
Preacher's Daughter
Pass Me Over
Everybody
Sista Big Bones
Change Your World
Never Love Again
I Know What Love's All About
album: "Comin' From Where I'm From" (2003)
Mama Knew Love
Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens
Since I Seen't You
Charlene
I'm A Mess
Comin' From Where I'm From
Better Days
Lucille
Float
My First Love
Chyna Black
I Tried
other songs:
Dear Life [from "Step Up" soundtrack]
Do You Feel Me [from "American Gangster" soundtrack]
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