Good To Great
Back To Love is good upon first listen, but you appreciate each song even more after listening to it more. About that reaction, Anthony says he doesn’t mind and like that because, “When you like all at once, you’ll get tired of it all at one time.”

Familiar Sounds
Those who like Anthony Hamilton’s “The Point Of It All” (2007) will get a dose of what they liked about that song with his new song “I’ll Wait (To Fall In Love).” Both songs were produced by The Avila Brothers, and “I’ll Wait” is just as tremendous as its predecessor. Hit maker Babyface provided the soundtrack for Anthony Hamilton’s current hit “Woo,” and also produced “Mad” and “Pray” from Back To Love.

To The Left
On “Sucka For You,” Anthony sings a song that he describes as having a flavor “like an OutKast record” that’s “outside of the box.” And, it’s as good as it is lively!

The Unexpected
When Anthony Hamilton joined Jill Scott for her single “So In Love,” the expectations were high since they’re both artists who are loved. The duo lived up to the hit expectations and the song was a hit. The reaction was much different when it was announced that Keri Hilson would be singing a duet on Hamilton’s Back To Love. Despite low expectations, Keri delivers on “Never Let Go.”

So In Love
In addition to “Woo,” Anthony Hamilton has given his fans more songs to love. Highlights include “Best Of Me,” “Pray For Me,” “Never Let Go” and “I’ll Wait.”

In this exclusive interview, Anthony Hamilton talks about how he made the move from the background without outshining the artists he’s worked with. Take a look at Anthony as talks about how he did it in the video below…

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A show about service as much as it was celebrity, through The Tyra Show, Tyra used her beauty and brains for good. What Oprah is to the stay-at-home moms of America, Tyra was to the teenagers of America who came home after school and needed a big sister to understand them.

“Woo” is the first single off Hamilton’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Back To Love. This new project drops on December 13th on RCA Records, and his 19-city “Woo Tour” launches in December.

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The Grammy Award winner’s arresting voice—a favorite staple on the scene since 2003—recently provided the perfect accompaniment to Jill Scott’s earthy vocals on the captivating duet “So in Love.” Their dynamic pairing also set a record: 18 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Urban Adult Contemporary chart, tying with Maxwell for the most consecutive weeks atop the tally. The single, in turn, helped propel Scott’s album, The Light of the Sun, to a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Now on the heels of that smash hit, Hamilton is igniting even more buzz. It’s for his new single “Woo,” recently the No. 1 most added single at urban adult radio. The vibrant, Babyface-produced track is the first single from his fourth studio album, Back to Love. The December 13 release is the follow-up to his 2008 gold-certified, No. 1-debuting album, The Point of It All (So So Def/Zomba Label Group). The impending release marks his first album for the newly restructured RCA Records—and signals the eagerly anticipated next chapter in the multi-talented singer/songwriter’s evolving career.

“Having children,” says the father of five, including year-old twins, “gives you another burst of energy, a new perspective. Back to Love stems from that energy.”

That energy pulsates throughout “Woo,” a feel-good, up-tempo ode to a woman whose sexiness stops men in their tracks. “It’s just another way of saying ‘Good God almighty or Lord have mercy,” says Hamilton with a laugh. “You’re minding your business, and lo and behold a woo walks by who messes up your whole focus.”

Hamilton’s focus for Back to Love, however, was definitely clear: crafting a broader, more energetic sound without compromising his soul-drenched vocals, engaging melodies and lyrical imagery. Aiding him on that mission was his longtime producer and “So in Love” collaborator Kelvin Wooten, Salaam Remi, Jerry Wonda and, for the first time, industry legend Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds.

“Some people write songs to be hits,” says Hamilton, a skillful songwriter in his own right. “Some people write songs because they love it … and that brings a different feeling to the music. I was looking for the latter. That’s why working on this album was so liberating.”

Among the Hamilton-described “firecrackers and life-reflecting songs” comprising Back to Love are the OutKast-influenced “Sucka For You” and “Best of Me” – both invigorating examples of the singer’s rejuvenation. His reflective nature is embraced on “Never Let Go,” a duet with singer/songwriter Keri Hilson and “Life Has a Way,” originally written for the movie “Pursuit of Happyness.” Another standout is the poignant ballad “Pray for Me.” Co-written by Babyface, Tony Dixon and Hamilton, the track’s emotional lyrics about a lost love (“Dear God/If you’re listening now/I need you to do a thing for me … I need you to bring her back to me”) and gospel-influenced melody are signature Hamilton.

Overall, Back to Love showcases Hamilton’s distinctive, multi-faceted voice. “There are different tones in my voice that people have fallen in love with; I can go hard or real soft,” says the singer. “I pay attention to that.”

Fans began paying attention to Hamilton in 2002, when he sang the infectious hook on the Nappy Roots’ “Po’ Folks.” That performance netted the singer the first of 10 Grammy nominations for best rap/sung collaboration—and a new label, Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def imprint.
After signing with So So Def, Hamilton scored a platinum debut with Coming From Where I’m From in 2003, featuring the chart-topping hit “Charlene.” Two years later, he returned with gold-certified sophomore set Ain’t Nobody Worryin’, which spun off the No. 1 hit “Can’t Let Go.” Then in 2008 came The Point of It All, which elicited USA Today’s declaration that Hamilton is “one of the genre’s rare singers.” Hamilton won his first Grammy Award in 2009 for his collaboration on Al Green’s “You Got the Love I Need.”

Singing in church since he was 10 years old, Hamilton’s natural talent— rich, soul-steeped vocals breathing sonorous life into emotion-packed lyrics—has earned him a reputation as an “artist’s artist.” He counts guest stints on a diverse roster of projects from Dr. Dre and Young Jeezy to Keyshia Cole, Josh Turner, Santana and John Rich (Big & Rich). Between his own album sales and collaborations, Hamilton has sold more than 19.6 million albums.

The Charlotte, NC native’s resume also includes performing a virtual duet of “Buon Natale” alongside Nat King Cole for The Nat King Cole Holiday Collection and a cameo appearance in the Oscar-nominated film “American Gangster” starring Denzel Washington in 2007. Hamilton also performed the soundtrack’s lead song, the Diane Warren-penned “Do You Feel Me,” while his songs “Struggle No More” and “Can’t Let Go” appeared on the “Daddy’s Little Girls” soundtrack.

In addition to giving back through music, Hamilton participates in various national and local outreach initiatives. He currently serves as the national spokesperson for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). CASA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the growing number of African-American children in the foster care system and recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children. An adoptee himself, Hamilton notes, “What you make happen for somebody else, God will make happen for you.

The consummate performer, Hamilton hits the road on a 19-city promo tour beginning Nov. 9, an itinerary that includes his first headlining show at the Apollo Theater on Dec. 9. Hamilton says the immense reception to “So in Love”—and now “Woo”—shows that “R&B is about to be the new mainstream. Real music is coming back.”

And who better to deliver that message than Anthony Hamilton?

Supermodel turned super mogul Tyra Banks has broken down barriers to become a highly influential figure in media today.

Banks established Bankable in 2003, a multi-faceted media and lifestyle company where beauty meets entertainment. She became a pioneer in reality TV as the creator and executive producer of the globally-successful Next Top Model franchise and serves as host of “America’s Next Top Model” which is viewed in more than 170 markets and has 22 international editions.

In 2005, Banks became the first woman seen simultaneously on primetime and daytime with the launch of her own talk show as host and executive producer of the two-time Emmy Award-winning, “The Tyra Show.”

Banks partnered with Demand Media in 2011 for the launch of typeF.com, a revolutionary new fashion and beauty site. Most recently, Banks has written her first young adult fantasy adventure novel Modelland, which became a New York Times Bestseller!

Through all her endeavors, Tyra is committed to her personal mission to empower women and expand the definition of beauty.

Raleigh, NC – Radio One of Raleigh presents Women’s Empowerment 2012 on Saturday, March 17th. Women’s Empowerment is a high energy, high profile event that targets African-American women of all ages and is attended by as many as 18,000 Radio One listeners. A presenting sponsor of Women’s Empowerment is Duke Medicine.

Women’s Empowerment has empowered, educated and entertained women for the past 16 years. This extravagant event has become a tradition for women of the Triangle. For an entire day women are dazzled with unforgettable performances by national recording artists, impressive vendor displays, informative seminars and celebrity autograph sessions.

Past speakers have included Susan Taylor, editor in chief of Essence magazine, entertainment diva Patti LaBelle, R&B songstress Mary J. Blige, actress and director Debbie Allen, actress Phylicia Rashad, motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, award winning actors and producers Angela Bassett and Vivica A. Fox, television personality Star Jones-Reynolds, Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts, champion of health & fitness Laila Ali and entertainer Steve Harvey.

The event will feature a noteworthy motivational speech by a nationally recognized speaker. This year’s keynote speaker will be model, actress, media personality and author Tyra Banks. Banks is highly-recognized for her successful television shows America’s Next Top Model and The Tyra Banks Show and has been acknowledged as one of the most successful models of her generation.

Created in March 1994, in honor of Women’s History Month, Women’s Empowerment was designed to enhance the lives of African-American women by addressing issues that specifically impact their health, relationship and overall lifestyle.

Tickets are currently on sale at the RBC Center Box Office and at Ticketmaster locations. Requests for media passes will be accepted via the web as of February 1, 2012. Additional information about Women’s Empowerment 2012 can be obtained by calling (919) 848-9736 or online at www.foxync.com, www.hiphopnc.com or www.thelightnc.com.

As a vendor at this amazing event you will get exposure to over 15,000 individuals who are looking to do business with you. Take a look at our 2011 recap video below to see what we mean!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor please call (919) 863-4848.

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