About this episodeAnthony Hamilton discusses his new album 'Love Is The New Black,' highlighting collaborations with Dr. Dre, Dr…AI summary
Anthony Hamilton discusses his new album 'Love Is The New Black,' highlighting collaborations with Dr. Dre, Drake, Jennifer Hudson, and Little John. He shares insights on his musical roots in North Carolina church culture, his appreciation for hip-hop's musicality, and his humanitarian efforts through the T.A.S.T.E. foundation and a partnership with Calm for mental wellness.
Key takeaways 5
Collaboration Dynamics: Anthony Hamilton worked with Dr. Dre, who is described as extremely critical and difficult to impress, requiring perfection down to the 'molecule.' In contrast, his work with Drake was more collaborative and appreciative, with Drake reaching out via DM after citing Hamilton's album 'Come Away With Me' as a favorite.
Musical Influence of Region: Hamilton attributes the unique vocal quality of North Carolina artists (like Fantasia, Jodeci, and himself) to a combination of church background and the 'dirt road' culture, where spiritual intensity and physical discipline (like getting 'whoopings' with switches) shaped their vocal power and lung capacity.
Hip-Hop Appreciation: Despite being an R&B artist, Hamilton identifies as a 'hip-hop head' from the beginning (citing Fat Boys as his first album). He respects modern rappers like Drake and Kanye West for their melodic sensibilities and musicality, rather than just lyrical flow.
Humanitarian Focus: His foundation, T.A.S.T.E. (Take A Step To Elevate), focuses on mental health for Black boys and men, addressing issues like school behavioral problems and mental breakdowns. During the pandemic, the foundation distributed 150,000-200,000 pounds of fresh food.
Cover Song Approach: When covering Luther Vandross's 'Superstar' with Jennifer Hudson, Hamilton avoided trying to compete vocally. Instead, he focused on respecting the original by following Vandross's lead while using his own voice, aiming for elegance and control rather than power.
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“Dr. Dre... he don't you can't impress him that easy... if it's not exactly to the molecule right, you know he'll change it up on you.”
Describing the high standards and perfectionism of Dr. Dre during their studio collaboration.
“It's the dirt road the church getting whoopings with them switches... open up them lungs.”
▶ 6:43Explaining the cultural and environmental factors that contribute to the powerful vocal styles of artists from North Carolina.
“You can't put makeup on it you can't like once it comes off of instagram it ain't the same like and you can see that in real life and real energy speaks loud.”
▶ 9:54Hamilton's advice on identifying 'red flags' in relationships, emphasizing that true character cannot be hidden behind social media personas.
“I ain't gonna try to bend too much i ain't gonna try to do this i'm gonna sing the hell out of it and i'm i'm i'm gonna give luke to his i pretty much followed his lead but just used my own voice.”
▶ 22:02His philosophy on covering Luther Vandross's 'Superstar,' prioritizing respect for the original composition over vocal competition.
Chapters & Sections (53)▼
0:00Celebrating Anthony Hamilton's Music Legacychapter2
0:00Praise for a Grammy Award-Winning Artist
0:30Celebrating Anthony Hamilton's Album and Collaborations
1:44Collaboration with Dr. Dre and West Coast Funkchapter2
1:44Dr. Dre's Music Style and Influence
2:19Collaboration with Dre and Drake
3:16Drake's Appreciation for Artist's Workchapter2
3:16Drake's Appreciation for Artist's Work
4:04Discussion on Music and Melodic Style
4:47Hip-Hop Artist Discusses Music and Influenceschapter2
4:47Music Industry and Personal Connections
5:37Discussion of North Carolina Music Heritage
6:46Childhood Memories of Church Music and Spiritchapter3
6:46Church Music Memories and Influences
7:28Powerful Spiritual Experiences in Life
7:51Choosing the Right Switch for a Game
8:27Recognizing Red Flags in Relationshipschapter1
8:27Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships
10:14Woman Demands Money from Man She Barely Knowschapter3
10:14Woman Asked for 5k by Aunt
11:15Discussion about a High Price Offer
11:52Discussion on Being Taken Advantage Of
12:44Jermaine Dupri and Anthony Hamilton Discuss Friendshipchapter2
12:44Friendship and Betrayal Discussion
14:02Upcoming Orchestra Performance in Miami
14:40Argument and Appreciation in a Music Settingchapter3
14:40Argument Over Musical Performance
15:52Appreciation and Gratitude to Team Members
16:23Fan Appreciation for Anthony Hamilton
17:12Artist Discusses Album Influences and Social Justicechapter2
17:12Artist Discusses Racial Injustice Influence
17:46Artist Reflects on Past Experiences and Future Plans
18:45Artist Discusses New Album and Collaborationschapter2
18:45Praise for Refreshing and Authentic Music
19:36Artist Discusses New Record and Luther Vandross
20:16Jennifer Hudson Duet with Luther and Anthonychapter2
20:16Jennifer Hudson Duet Opportunity
20:44Discussion about Covering a Song
21:40Artist Reflects on Covering a Classic Songchapter3
21:40Artist's Perspective on Covering a Classic
22:11Discussion on Vocal Control and Power
22:57Personal Story of Emotional Support
23:36Fan Appreciation and Music Discussionchapter4
23:36Fan Appreciation for Luther's Music
24:10Music Sales Pitch and Customer Interaction
24:40Man Promising Love and Protection to Arlene
25:21Phone Call with Anthony and Fans
26:12Artist Discusses Mental Wellness and Giving Backchapter2
26:12Artist Discusses Mental Wellness Initiative
27:01Providing Support to Vulnerable Communities
27:43Announcing Christmas Live Taping and Giveawaychapter2
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