Anthony Hamilton Sits Down with DJ Nasty Ahead of NoMi Music Festival
By Brandi Adeyemi, Account Manager, The Culture
Anthony Hamilton sat down with DJ Nasty of 99 Jamz ahead of NoMi Music Festival to talk about life and, of course, music. In a relaxed, unfiltered conversation, Hamiltonโwhose mission is to make people happy and to make a positive difference in their livesโshared insights into his creative process, upcoming projects, and what fans can expect from his live show.
The conversation kicked off with a playful exchange that hinted at Hamiltonโs multifaceted personality. When DJ Nasty suggested that Hamilton could be a preacher, Hamilton responded with a characteristic mix of humor and humility:
โOh, they call me Deacon.โ
Hamilton embraces both his spiritual side and his ability to connect with people on a personal level.
Addressing fans who may be experiencing an Anthony Hamilton live show for the first time, DJ Nasty asked
โFor anybody out there in the city of Miami that has never experienced the Anthony Hamilton live show, what can they expect at Nomi Fest?โ
Hamiltonโs answer was as soulful as his music:
โYou can expect to feel like Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, all of them are singing at one time and weโre going to have special guests like Chaka Khans, Mike Hunter. Itโs just that kind of vibe, man. We really love music and we really play it from a real deep place.โ
Hamiltonโs vision for NoMi Fest promises an immersive musical experience where classic soul and contemporary sounds blend to create an atmosphere thatโs both nostalgic and innovative.
New Music and Creative Timing
Curious about his latest musical endeavors, DJ Nasty asked if Hamilton had any new music on the way. Hamilton shared news of โQueenโ
โI have a song called Queen that I just wrote, written by me, Eric Bellinger, produced by Jermaine Dupre and Eddie Kane and itโs called Queen. And I wrote it for women of color to celebrate them and to champion that because I donโt think the world donโt really, really give them what they deserve.โ
Hamiltonโs dedication to celebrating underrepresented voices through his music comes across as both personal and purposeful. His track โQueenโ is more than just another songโitโs a cultural statement aimed at uplifting women of color and acknowledging the beauty and strength they embody.
When DJ Nasty inquired about a new album, Hamilton was candid about his creative process:
โIโm going to wait on the album. I got a few songs and things that Iโm still getting together. I got one already recorded with me and John Legend, me and Jacquees. We have one thatโs really, really good and Iโm just going to start getting material together. So when the album starts to make sense for todayโs climate, then Iโll put it out. Because now you can put something out and nobody ever hear it because itโs a lot of noise going on. So Iโm going to wait for the most opportunity time strike when itโs ready.โ
Hamiltonโs approach highlights his commitment to quality and relevanceโchoosing to release his album when it truly resonates with the current cultural climate, rather than contributing to the overwhelming noise of the music industry.
Hamiltonโs words remind us that his live show is not just a concertโitโs an immersive journey into a world where music heals, inspires, and unites.
From playful spiritual jabs to deep reflections on creative integrity and cultural celebration, Anthony Hamiltonโs conversation with DJ Nasty offers an intimate glimpse into his world. As he readied himself for NoMi Fest, Hamiltonโs focus remains clear: to touch lives through his music and to create experiences that resonate on a soulful, transformative level.
