The Point of It All

When Anthony Hamilton broke onto the music scene in 2003 with his debut CD, Comin' From Where I'm From (Zomba), it was clear: the baton of old-fashioned soul music wrapped in a distinctive voice singing "real lyrics," had solidly been passed onto the Charolotte, North Carolina native. With the release of his 2005 CD, Ain't Nobody Worrying, and his haunting rendition of "Do You Feel Me," from the American Gangster soundtrack in 2007, Hamilton's place as a modern-day R&B crooner unafraid to uplift and entice was more than evident. His singles, "Charlene" (from his first CD) and "Can't Let Go" (from his sophmore CD) quickly garnered a loyal following, warming the hearts of listeners of all ages seeking music that soothes and uplifts. Since his debut, Hamilton, 37, has kept a rapier focus on delivering the type of sound—sans the drama—that audiences love: one part blues, two parts rhythm and a dash of funk. Married to vocalist Tarsha McMillian, for the past three years, Hamilton, who won his first Grammy for collaborating with Al Green on the single "You've Got the Love I Need," credits his marriage for inspiring a lighter, more uptempo sound on his latest CD release, The Point of It All. In the first single, "Cool," featuring rapper David Banner, Hamilton continues his musical message singing about the same thing that made listeners fall for him in the first place: unrequited love. Here, he sits down with Shari Myles to discuss love, marrying the right woman, and whether men and women can really just be friends.

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