ANTHONY HAMILTON
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 first discovered his talent while singing in his church's 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. For Nappy Roots he also was in songs such as "Push On", "Sick & Tired", and "Light & Dark" 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 first compilation album, Soulife, released in June 2005, is composed of songs recorded during the early part of Hamilton's career. Ain't Nobody Worryin', his gold-selling third studio album, was released on December 13, 2005. Hamilton is currently working on his fourth studio album, "Me", which will be released on February 5, 2008. [1] 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.