Anthony Hamilton Wishes He Could be Rihanna's Bathwater

Anthony Hamilton has one of those distinctive voices that grab you by the eardrums. You take notice of the raspy tone, the rich texture and the soulful expression. And with great gifts comes great inspiration. Suggested Reading Marquise Jackson Drags 50 Cent on Father’s Day β€” 50 Seemingly Shoots Back “Power” Style Texas Mother’s Reasoning…

Anthony Hamilton has one of those distinctive voices that grab you by the eardrums. You take notice of the raspy tone, the rich texture and the soulful expression. And with great gifts comes great inspiration.

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So who inspires this incredible voice? You'll have to check the video below to find out. And spoiler alert: Hamilton shares intimate details about which artist his 5-year-old twins are obsessed withβ€”and it's not him!

President Barack Obama has officially proclaimed June to be African-American Music Appreciation Monthβ€”also known as Black Music Monthβ€”and we’re celebrating all month by featuring some of your favorite artists telling us who their favorites are. Hamilton stopped byΒ The Root to share his favorite Aretha Franklin, Prince and BeyoncΓ© records and revealed which of his own songs is his favorite. You’ll be pleasantly surprised, and who knows? You might even update your iTunes, Tidal or Spotify with some of Hamilton’s favorites. Happy Black Music Month!

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