{"id":1170,"date":"2026-06-14T05:20:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T05:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/wealth\/?p=1170"},"modified":"2026-06-14T05:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T05:20:44","slug":"anthony-hamilton-on-soul-music-songwriting-longevity-rb-money-podcast-ep-180","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lighteningweightloss.com\/wealth\/?p=1170","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Hamilton On Soul Music, Songwriting &amp; Longevity \u2022 R&amp;B MONEY Podcast \u2022 Ep.180"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S5aT8RZUzi0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Authority On All Things R&amp;B !<br \/>\nIn this episode of the R&amp;B Money Podcast, Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and one of R&amp;B&#8217;s most beloved storytellers. Anthony Hamilton reflects on his journey from Charlotte, North Carolina, to becoming one of the defining voices of modern soul music.<br \/>\nHe shares stories about perseverance, faith, family, songwriting, and the road that led to timeless records like &#8220;Charlene,&#8221; &#8220;Comin&#8217; From Where I&#8217;m From,&#8221; &#8220;Can&#8217;t Let Go,&#8221; and many more. Anthony also opens up about the lessons he&#8217;s learned throughout his career, the importance of staying grounded, and what continues to inspire him creatively today.<br \/>\nWith laughter, wisdom, and unforgettable stories, this conversation is a masterclass in longevity, authenticity, and soul.<br \/>\nSubscribe on YouTube &#8211; https:\/\/bit.ly\/RnBMoneyYouTube<\/p>\n<p>R&amp;B MONEY Album out NOW !!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/tank.lnk.to\/RnBMONEYID<br \/>\nTank: @TheRealTank<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheRealTank<br \/>\nJ Valentine: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jvalentinetv<br \/>\nDirector \/ Producer: Ruben Rivera<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KnowYourStudio\/featured<br \/>\nPodcast IG: @RnBMoneyPodcast<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rnbmoneypodcast\/?hl=en<\/p>\n<p>#tank #jvalentine #rnbmoneypodcast<br \/>\n#AnthonyHamilton #RNBMoney #Tank #JValentine #SoulMusic #RNB #Podcast #Charlene #CominFromWhereImFrom #NeoSoul #MusicPodcast #grammywinner <\/p>\n<p>0:00 Intro<br \/>\n2:05 Welcome<br \/>\n3:20 Tank On Anthony Hamilton&#8217;s Live Performances<br \/>\n4:21 Creating A Spiritual Experience Through Music<br \/>\n5:24 Church Upbringings &amp; Getting Whooped In Church<br \/>\n10:33 Singing His First Church Solos<br \/>\n11:23 Funeral Songs &amp; Church Music Stories<br \/>\n12:37 Forming Singing Groups As A Teenager<br \/>\n13:20 Discovering The Power Of Music<br \/>\n14:19 Getting Booed Singing Jodeci<br \/>\n15:09 The Outfit That Got Him Booed<br \/>\n16:02 Church Music vs R&amp;B Influences<br \/>\n17:00 Growing Up Between Gospel &amp; Soul Music<br \/>\n18:00 Al Green, Marvin Gaye &amp; Early Influences<br \/>\n18:28 Learning From Neighborhood Singers<br \/>\n20:21 Deciding He Wanted To Be A Singer<br \/>\n21:16 His First Real Break In Music<br \/>\n22:10 Leaving Charlotte For New York<br \/>\n23:39 Seeing New York City For The First Time<br \/>\n24:49 Early Days At Uptown Records<br \/>\n25:11 Sleeping In Studios &amp; Chasing A Deal<br \/>\n26:20 Meeting Andre Harrell<br \/>\n27:00 Winning Over The Industry Showcase Crowd<br \/>\n27:35 Opening For Jodeci On The Freak&#8217;n You Tour<br \/>\n28:01 The Story Behind The &#8220;Ecstasy&#8221; Album<br \/>\n28:44 How Uptown Tried To Shape His Image<br \/>\n29:49 Why He Kept The Name Anthony Hamilton<br \/>\n30:50 Life On Tour With Jodeci<br \/>\n32:38 Comparing Jodeci &amp; D&#8217;Angelo Tour Life<br \/>\n35:29 Performing After Jodeci&#8217;s Set<br \/>\n37:53 Multiple Record Deals &amp; Industry Frustrations<br \/>\n38:34 Ten Years Between Signing &amp; Success<br \/>\n39:09 Surviving Through Session Work<br \/>\n40:31 Getting The Call From D&#8217;Angelo<br \/>\n41:43 Joining D&#8217;Angelo&#8217;s Band<br \/>\n42:25 Why Touring With D&#8217;Angelo Changed His Life<br \/>\n45:24 Reading The Room &amp; Changing The Show<br \/>\n46:25 Why &#8220;Charlene&#8221; Doesn&#8217;t Always Come First<br \/>\n47:13 The Church Influence On Live Performance<br \/>\n48:36 Signing With Jermaine Dupri<br \/>\n49:14 Building A Name Through Features<br \/>\n49:58 Performing &#8220;Comin&#8217; From Where I&#8217;m From&#8221;<br \/>\n50:20 Michael Mauldin Discovers Anthony Hamilton<br \/>\n51:18 Jermaine Dupri Wants To Sign Him<br \/>\n52:35 Why He Chose So So Def<br \/>\n53:01 Jermaine Dupri Told Him Not To Change<br \/>\n54:03 Building The Anthony Hamilton Brand<br \/>\n55:19 The 10-Year Journey Finally Pays Off<br \/>\n1:07:53 Touring With Fantasia &amp; The Hamiltones<br \/>\n1:08:43 The Hamiltones<br \/>\n1:09:40 Growing Up Around Quartet Music<br \/>\n1:10:18 Church Anniversaries &amp; Quartet Culture<br \/>\n1:11:18 Discovering The Hailey Singers &amp; Jodeci Roots<br \/>\n1:11:44 Realizing He&#8217;s Related To K-Ci, JoJo &amp; Fantasia<br \/>\n1:14:06 What&#8217;s Left To Accomplish?<br \/>\n1:14:36 Moving Into Acting &amp; Film<br \/>\n1:15:10 Why He Wants A Live Album<br \/>\n1:16:25 The Lost Art Of The Vamp<br \/>\n1:17:15 Why Fans Come For The Experience<br \/>\n1:17:47 The Magic Of Performing &#8220;Charlene&#8221; Live<br \/>\n1:18:54 Future Acting Roles &amp; Screenwriting<br \/>\n1:20:33 TikTok, Viral Songs &amp; Younger Audiences<br \/>\n1:23:10 Top 5 R&amp;B Singers<br \/>\n1:28:13 Top 5 R&amp;B Songs<br \/>\n1:28:20 Can You Stand The Rain<br \/>\n1:28:28 Forever My Lady<br \/>\n1:28:29 Smoking Cigarettes At Night<br \/>\n1:28:36 Knockin&#8217; Da Boots<br \/>\n1:28:44 Rock With You<br \/>\n1:29:39 Working At Waffle House As A Teen<br \/>\n1:30:15 Singing While Cooking<br \/>\n1:32:46 Building The Ultimate R&amp;B Voltron<br \/>\n1:39:09 I Aint Saying No Names<br \/>\n1:42:48 Why Artist Stories Matter<br \/>\n1:43:44 The Importance Of Loving The Craft<br \/>\n1:44:47 Being A Positive Example For His Sons<br \/>\n1:47:01 Why A Live Album Needs To Happen<br \/>\n1:47:15 South Africa Shows Him The Most Love<br \/>\n1:47:46 Outro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Authority On All Things R&amp;B ! 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