Anthony Hamilton was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He discovered his singing talent when at age ten, he began performing in his church choir. As a teenager, Hamilton traveled to local clubs in Charlotte and participated in talent shows. In 1993, he moved to new York City in order to forward his hopeful career. He soon signed a contract with Andre Harrell’s label, Uptown records. Unfortunately, the label went bankrupt in 1995, prior to Hamilton releasing an album. That did not phase the blossoming singer, however, he was soon signed to MCA. In 1996, Hamilton released his over-looked debut album, XTC. The album was not distributed well, and many people never heard of it. Soon after the release of XTC, Hamilton signed to Soulife Label, which was created by fellow North Carolina natives, Mark Sparks and Chris Dawley. In the early 200s, Hamilton went on D’Angelo’s Voodoo tour where he sang back-up vocals. From 2001 to 2002, Hamilton was featured on many hit singled: Eve’s “Ride Away,” Xzibit’s “The gambler,” and 2Pac’s “Thugz Mansion.” Hamilton’s talent and popularity began to be recognized in 2002 when he was chosen to sing the chorus for the single, “Po’ Folks,” for Nappy roots. The single was on the group’s debut album entitled Watermelon, Chicks, and Gritz. In October 2003, Hamilton released his sophomore album entitled Comin’ From Where I’m From. The album received mixed reviews. The single, “Cornbread, Fish, and Collard Greens,” has the singer promising a girl he will satisfy her sexually. The album is a mix of R&B, Southern Soul, and Pop
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