Anthony Hamilton
1. Artist Header
Artist name: Anthony Hamilton
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1990s–present
Primary role(s): Singer, songwriter
2. Overview
Anthony Hamilton is an American singer whose work is associated with soul blues and contemporary blues. He began recording as a solo artist in the early 2000s and has released multiple albums under his own name. Hamilton continues to record and perform as a solo vocalist with band accompaniment.
3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)
Primary genres:
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Soul blues
Associated styles:
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Contemporary blues
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Rhythm and blues
Instrumentation:
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Vocals
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Ensemble band arrangements (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards)
Notes:
Hamilton’s recordings are vocal-focused and typically feature soul and blues song structures with modern production approaches. His work aligns with contemporary soul blues traditions rather than acoustic or pre-war blues styles.
4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)
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Began professional recording activity in the United States during the late 1990s
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Released debut solo recordings in the early 2000s
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Recorded albums for independent blues and soul labels
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Maintained an ongoing recording and touring presence through the 2010s and 2020s
5. Discography (AllMusic)
Studio Albums
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Soulife — 2003
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Back to the Blues — 2006
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Southern Soul — 2008
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Can’t Let Go — 2012
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What I’m Feelin’ — 2016
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Love Is the New Black — 2021




