The Authority On All Things R&B ! In this episode of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J. Valentine sit down with the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and one of R&B'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. He shares stories about perseverance, faith, family, songwriting, and the road that led to timeless records like "Charlene," "Comin' From Where I'm From," "Can't Let Go," and many more. Anthony also opens up about the lessons he's learned throughout his career, the importance of staying grounded, and what continues to inspire him creatively today. With laughter, wisdom, and unforgettable stories, this conversation is a masterclass in longevity, authenticity, and soul. Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/RnBMoneyYouTube R&B MONEY Album out NOW !! https://tank.lnk.to/RnBMONEYID Tank: @TheRealTank http://www.youtube.com/@TheRealTank J Valentine: https://www.youtube.com/@jvalentinetv Director / Producer: Ruben Rivera https://www.youtube.com/@OpenLoopLife/featured Podcast IG: @RnBMoneyPodcast https://www.instagram.com/rnbmoneypodcast/?hl=en #tank #jvalentine #rnbmoneypodcast #AnthonyHamilton #RNBMoney #Tank #JValentine #SoulMusic #RNB #Podcast #Charlene #CominFromWhereImFrom #NeoSoul #MusicPodcast #grammywinner 0:00 Intro 2:05 Welcome 3:20 Tank On Anthony Hamilton's Live Performances 4:21 Creating A Spiritual Experience Through Music 5:24 Church Upbringings & Getting Whooped In Church 10:33 Singing His First Church Solos 11:23 Funeral Songs & Church Music Stories 12:37 Forming Singing Groups As A Teenager 13:20 Discovering The Power Of Music 14:19 Getting Booed Singing Jodeci 15:09 The Outfit That Got Him Booed 16:02 Church Music vs R&B Influences 17:00 Growing Up Between Gospel & Soul Music 18:00 Al Green, Marvin Gaye & Early Influences 18:28 Learning From Neighborhood Singers 20:21 Deciding He Wanted To Be A Singer 21:16 His First Real Break In Music 22:10 Leaving Charlotte For New York 23:39 Seeing New York City For The First Time 24:49 Early Days At Uptown Records 25:11 Sleeping In Studios & Chasing A Deal 26:20 Meeting Andre Harrell 27:00 Winning Over The Industry Showcase Crowd 27:35 Opening For Jodeci On The Freak'n You Tour 28:01 The Story Behind The "Ecstasy" Album 28:44 How Uptown Tried To Shape His Image 29:49 Why He Kept The Name Anthony Hamilton 30:50 Life On Tour With Jodeci 32:38 Comparing Jodeci & D'Angelo Tour Life 35:29 Performing After Jodeci's Set 37:53 Multiple Record Deals & Industry Frustrations 38:34 Ten Years Between Signing & Success 39:09 Surviving Through Session Work 40:31 Getting The Call From D'Angelo 41:43 Joining D'Angelo's Band 42:25 Why Touring With D'Angelo Changed His Life 45:24 Reading The Room & Changing The Show 46:25 Why "Charlene" Doesn't Always Come First 47:13 The Church Influence On Live Performance 48:36 Signing With Jermaine Dupri 49:14 Building A Name Through Features 49:58 Performing "Comin' From Where I'm From" 50:20 Michael Mauldin Discovers Anthony Hamilton 51:18 Jermaine Dupri Wants To Sign Him 52:35 Why He Chose So So Def 53:01 Jermaine Dupri Told Him Not To Change 54:03 Building The Anthony Hamilton Brand 55:19 The 10-Year Journey Finally Pays Off 1:07:53 Touring With Fantasia & The Hamiltones 1:08:43 The Hamiltones 1:09:40 Growing Up Around Quartet Music 1:10:18 Church Anniversaries & Quartet Culture 1:11:18 Discovering The Hailey Singers & Jodeci Roots 1:11:44 Realizing He's Related To K-Ci, JoJo & Fantasia 1:14:06 What's Left To Accomplish? 1:14:36 Moving Into Acting & Film 1:15:10 Why He Wants A Live Album 1:16:25 The Lost Art Of The Vamp 1:17:15 Why Fans Come For The Experience 1:17:47 The Magic Of Performing "Charlene" Live 1:18:54 Future Acting Roles & Screenwriting 1:20:33 TikTok, Viral Songs & Younger Audiences 1:23:10 Top 5 R&B Singers 1:28:13 Top 5 R&B Songs 1:28:20 Can You Stand The Rain 1:28:28 Forever My Lady 1:28:29 Smoking Cigarettes At Night 1:28:36 Knockin' Da Boots 1:28:44 Rock With You 1:29:39 Working At Waffle House As A Teen 1:30:15 Singing While Cooking 1:32:46 Building The Ultimate R&B Voltron 1:39:09 I Aint Saying No Names 1:42:48 Why Artist Stories Matter 1:43:44 The Importance Of Loving The Craft 1:44:47 Being A Positive Example For His Sons 1:47:01 Why A Live Album Needs To Happen 1:47:15 South Africa Shows Him The Most Love 1:47:46 Outro