{"id":2683,"date":"2026-10-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/10\/22\/anthony-hamilton-talks-touring-independence-and-soul-on-the-garden-of-love-with-raheem-devaughn\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T00:00:00","slug":"anthony-hamilton-talks-touring-independence-and-soul-on-the-garden-of-love-with-raheem-devaughn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funkynubianrepublic.com\/convo\/2026\/10\/22\/anthony-hamilton-talks-touring-independence-and-soul-on-the-garden-of-love-with-raheem-devaughn\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Hamilton Talks Touring, Independence and Soul On The Garden of Love With Raheem DeVaughn"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"ione-video\">\n<div class=\"ione-video__player\">\n<div class=\"zype-shortcode\" data-videoid=\"6ad8f86977be11b07a1d58ee\" data-url=\"https:\/\/player.zype.com\/embed\/6ad8f86977be11b07a1d58ee.js?api_key=7Y41xOu32BVdSqiGMF3j9FA7adrxz2RikG54rf7jiMoKhMlH9lQOznwUdBc4QPbP&amp;autoplay=true&amp;controls=true&amp;audio=false\" data-is-playlist=\"false\" data-adoberequired=\"0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ione-video__contents ione-video__contents--no-show\">\n<header class=\"ione-video__header\">\n<h5 class=\"ione-video__video-title\"><\/h5>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"ione-video__close-button\">\u2715<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/tag\/anthony-hamilton\/\">Anthony Hamilton<\/a><\/strong> knows fans want more than a familiar song. They want the feeling that brought them to his music in the first place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a backstage <strong>interview<\/strong> with <em><strong>The Garden of Love<\/strong><\/em> host <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/tag\/raheem-devaughn\/\">Raheem DeVaughn<\/a><\/strong> in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Hamilton discussed keeping that connection alive. He also shared tour plans with Fantasia, reflected on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blackamericaweb.com\/tag\/dangelo-2\/\">D\u2019Angelo<\/a><\/strong>, and explained why independence has changed his approach to the music business.<a href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/150801444\/3ba39301-4aaf-495a-ba25-65b33ef50849\/10-21-26-GOL-INTERVIEW-W-ANTHONY-HAMILTON.mp3?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Checksum-Mode=ENABLED&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIA2F3EMEYEWTKQC7DL%2F20261021%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20261021T170414Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=2366&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJn%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCIQDPVgeXabhIHwy01D0hIl2Y07JIVyWa5TpAXneLQaOZdwIgaKKTdfu1eiSZ6guVYfB3qGaXAcja2aIumH5E0I1qrd0qgAUIYRABGgw2OTk3NTMzMDk3MDUiDDw4eN8%2FvdGqKkr3OSrdBKuQ2Pr0Wc%2FMXaEwNfNa1PLB1kOGwz9GSaarQsaCd2vZTBzz4ehmfvtGXPscWkt%2BWqY45npAg3RX4pFLPu9FDObcCsIiXs5xzCioNW8TdbcU88JylUwUthTZJL2RRd1DV1WKoEVjbX4kiqf08DsMI%2FFsfu%2FhshFxLYdrFXDInvPkegwKjt6HcANcJSEmYbeLykkx4bUT1FTH2G2s8TWLmpfeloSaxPvq6eU8%2FaBuNfEXsBFvJ%2FY6xaTgn0%2FyIbXQX16c3jQQfwyVE0P4pfk6qfWNbHfMq9iY60V2yzmJY59RIEHepD4sXEz2o0qOSN%2FB81Hruk4CcaRatSkFytfFr8K7tC30n90fJ7kY%2FsHnOM6HK8Q2ph%2BTwnxx5IPc7sF4g2X8E5ps059zMxCdjKIfu%2FF4lnhOvJVA0SX8MaucljL68PEo65QRGHGL5thgfoR%2F9g8RpN9FnvepE%2F5jrRQFX%2FGyWsllx5mOQZs3QuBHgvotPyg1TLbFNTLgIZcFYt9H4M1QuRDhiRyrGmTYTT4HBbCl8huRc8%2BH3nGXsoRKd1DXqzft6ertD9W6eqG74UyLXEn4%2Bhi7DVh8Mv%2B%2B6VGiLZ9dV62I0ziQAhH41OlQCMgyY4lpW6sne1Eg7g6V57JCQsnTyJXTlCgiBFMxN0PcKZDx5XP%2FhOYRJsp%2Fu%2FQrjsDso18WCo9FAN40tLga8LZZ6%2Ff2DC4ZmVSMwOgKUS%2FUFeXjt7z25u7uBGpFv6u6HdSgococWw1xZG54a9zTy8O58spCB9%2FlL8Ekt0mCMzH9x5g0H8JisKoL1gwDkPnLMPnX49YGOpgBRcSdHsuEavZoEsiTCqFW5KyA3Zl5eGwwKIqLoHYEEuLVM%2BZFPzdfDVmTp9FJXKfCgysEzFmdPA25quwEGuQSzQ52ctdrGIkkrs8kMGH8qa5oeoHVrl3DkJOZ6uUxqs2RuyxpJudBuLIp1e8QxFc1L912A6ta4mwWsAMxEKo7XsZ3gPSJGzf%2FYcwvp6k4UF3P3ZpUkPJtIj8%3D&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;x-id=GetObject&amp;X-Amz-Signature=80a23d0f8e271d053e9c93f25fbd4a0dcd5057d86f642b627e8eb3edae1f366c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anthony Hamilton Says Great Performances Build Lasting Connections<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DeVaughn opened the conversation by giving Hamilton his \u201cIn Full Bloom\u201d roses, recognizing his lasting relationship with audiences. He compared Hamilton\u2019s staying power to the late Frankie Beverly before asking what keeps fans coming back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Hamilton, the answer starts with quality music and an honest performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople can\u2019t deny that and they want to feel that feeling again,\u201d Hamilton said. \u201cAnd I think when you give good energy, you receive good energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He extended that praise to DeVaughn, pointing to the connection between a strong song and an artist who brings their authentic self onstage.<a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/150801444\/3ba39301-4aaf-495a-ba25-65b33ef50849\/10-21-26-GOL-INTERVIEW-W-ANTHONY-HAMILTON.mp3?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Checksum-Mode=ENABLED&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIA2F3EMEYEWTKQC7DL%2F20261021%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20261021T170414Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=2366&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJn%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCIQDPVgeXabhIHwy01D0hIl2Y07JIVyWa5TpAXneLQaOZdwIgaKKTdfu1eiSZ6guVYfB3qGaXAcja2aIumH5E0I1qrd0qgAUIYRABGgw2OTk3NTMzMDk3MDUiDDw4eN8%2FvdGqKkr3OSrdBKuQ2Pr0Wc%2FMXaEwNfNa1PLB1kOGwz9GSaarQsaCd2vZTBzz4ehmfvtGXPscWkt%2BWqY45npAg3RX4pFLPu9FDObcCsIiXs5xzCioNW8TdbcU88JylUwUthTZJL2RRd1DV1WKoEVjbX4kiqf08DsMI%2FFsfu%2FhshFxLYdrFXDInvPkegwKjt6HcANcJSEmYbeLykkx4bUT1FTH2G2s8TWLmpfeloSaxPvq6eU8%2FaBuNfEXsBFvJ%2FY6xaTgn0%2FyIbXQX16c3jQQfwyVE0P4pfk6qfWNbHfMq9iY60V2yzmJY59RIEHepD4sXEz2o0qOSN%2FB81Hruk4CcaRatSkFytfFr8K7tC30n90fJ7kY%2FsHnOM6HK8Q2ph%2BTwnxx5IPc7sF4g2X8E5ps059zMxCdjKIfu%2FF4lnhOvJVA0SX8MaucljL68PEo65QRGHGL5thgfoR%2F9g8RpN9FnvepE%2F5jrRQFX%2FGyWsllx5mOQZs3QuBHgvotPyg1TLbFNTLgIZcFYt9H4M1QuRDhiRyrGmTYTT4HBbCl8huRc8%2BH3nGXsoRKd1DXqzft6ertD9W6eqG74UyLXEn4%2Bhi7DVh8Mv%2B%2B6VGiLZ9dV62I0ziQAhH41OlQCMgyY4lpW6sne1Eg7g6V57JCQsnTyJXTlCgiBFMxN0PcKZDx5XP%2FhOYRJsp%2Fu%2FQrjsDso18WCo9FAN40tLga8LZZ6%2Ff2DC4ZmVSMwOgKUS%2FUFeXjt7z25u7uBGpFv6u6HdSgococWw1xZG54a9zTy8O58spCB9%2FlL8Ekt0mCMzH9x5g0H8JisKoL1gwDkPnLMPnX49YGOpgBRcSdHsuEavZoEsiTCqFW5KyA3Zl5eGwwKIqLoHYEEuLVM%2BZFPzdfDVmTp9FJXKfCgysEzFmdPA25quwEGuQSzQ52ctdrGIkkrs8kMGH8qa5oeoHVrl3DkJOZ6uUxqs2RuyxpJudBuLIp1e8QxFc1L912A6ta4mwWsAMxEKo7XsZ3gPSJGzf%2FYcwvp6k4UF3P3ZpUkPJtIj8%3D&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;x-id=GetObject&amp;X-Amz-Signature=80a23d0f8e271d053e9c93f25fbd4a0dcd5057d86f642b627e8eb3edae1f366c\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Shows With Fantasia and October London<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That audience connection continues to create opportunities on the road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton said he and Fantasia had spent much of the previous two years touring together. During the conversation, he shared that they had received 30 additional dates for 2027, with October London joining the lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton welcomed the addition and expressed excitement about performing with Fantasia again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople are excited about it,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m excited to go back out, especially with my girl.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interview did not include specific venues, show dates, or ticket details.<a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/150801444\/3ba39301-4aaf-495a-ba25-65b33ef50849\/10-21-26-GOL-INTERVIEW-W-ANTHONY-HAMILTON.mp3?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Checksum-Mode=ENABLED&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIA2F3EMEYEWTKQC7DL%2F20261021%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20261021T170414Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=2366&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJn%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCIQDPVgeXabhIHwy01D0hIl2Y07JIVyWa5TpAXneLQaOZdwIgaKKTdfu1eiSZ6guVYfB3qGaXAcja2aIumH5E0I1qrd0qgAUIYRABGgw2OTk3NTMzMDk3MDUiDDw4eN8%2FvdGqKkr3OSrdBKuQ2Pr0Wc%2FMXaEwNfNa1PLB1kOGwz9GSaarQsaCd2vZTBzz4ehmfvtGXPscWkt%2BWqY45npAg3RX4pFLPu9FDObcCsIiXs5xzCioNW8TdbcU88JylUwUthTZJL2RRd1DV1WKoEVjbX4kiqf08DsMI%2FFsfu%2FhshFxLYdrFXDInvPkegwKjt6HcANcJSEmYbeLykkx4bUT1FTH2G2s8TWLmpfeloSaxPvq6eU8%2FaBuNfEXsBFvJ%2FY6xaTgn0%2FyIbXQX16c3jQQfwyVE0P4pfk6qfWNbHfMq9iY60V2yzmJY59RIEHepD4sXEz2o0qOSN%2FB81Hruk4CcaRatSkFytfFr8K7tC30n90fJ7kY%2FsHnOM6HK8Q2ph%2BTwnxx5IPc7sF4g2X8E5ps059zMxCdjKIfu%2FF4lnhOvJVA0SX8MaucljL68PEo65QRGHGL5thgfoR%2F9g8RpN9FnvepE%2F5jrRQFX%2FGyWsllx5mOQZs3QuBHgvotPyg1TLbFNTLgIZcFYt9H4M1QuRDhiRyrGmTYTT4HBbCl8huRc8%2BH3nGXsoRKd1DXqzft6ertD9W6eqG74UyLXEn4%2Bhi7DVh8Mv%2B%2B6VGiLZ9dV62I0ziQAhH41OlQCMgyY4lpW6sne1Eg7g6V57JCQsnTyJXTlCgiBFMxN0PcKZDx5XP%2FhOYRJsp%2Fu%2FQrjsDso18WCo9FAN40tLga8LZZ6%2Ff2DC4ZmVSMwOgKUS%2FUFeXjt7z25u7uBGpFv6u6HdSgococWw1xZG54a9zTy8O58spCB9%2FlL8Ekt0mCMzH9x5g0H8JisKoL1gwDkPnLMPnX49YGOpgBRcSdHsuEavZoEsiTCqFW5KyA3Zl5eGwwKIqLoHYEEuLVM%2BZFPzdfDVmTp9FJXKfCgysEzFmdPA25quwEGuQSzQ52ctdrGIkkrs8kMGH8qa5oeoHVrl3DkJOZ6uUxqs2RuyxpJudBuLIp1e8QxFc1L912A6ta4mwWsAMxEKo7XsZ3gPSJGzf%2FYcwvp6k4UF3P3ZpUkPJtIj8%3D&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;x-id=GetObject&amp;X-Amz-Signature=80a23d0f8e271d053e9c93f25fbd4a0dcd5057d86f642b627e8eb3edae1f366c\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Independence Matters to Anthony Hamilton<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conversation also explored Hamilton\u2019s transition from major-label deals to working independently.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early in his career, Hamilton believed signing with a major label was essential. Over time, his priorities shifted toward ownership and greater control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou get to a place to where you feel like you need more ownership,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building a fan base helped make that transition possible. Hamilton said independence now gives him more income and more room to make creative decisions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t have so many people telling me who I should be,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, he acknowledged what major labels bring to the table: established relationships and the resources to help push music forward. Working independently means developing those connections himself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m learning the new buttons and I\u2019m not afraid to push them,\u201d Hamilton said.<a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/150801444\/3ba39301-4aaf-495a-ba25-65b33ef50849\/10-21-26-GOL-INTERVIEW-W-ANTHONY-HAMILTON.mp3?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Checksum-Mode=ENABLED&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIA2F3EMEYEWTKQC7DL%2F20261021%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20261021T170414Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=2366&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJn%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCIQDPVgeXabhIHwy01D0hIl2Y07JIVyWa5TpAXneLQaOZdwIgaKKTdfu1eiSZ6guVYfB3qGaXAcja2aIumH5E0I1qrd0qgAUIYRABGgw2OTk3NTMzMDk3MDUiDDw4eN8%2FvdGqKkr3OSrdBKuQ2Pr0Wc%2FMXaEwNfNa1PLB1kOGwz9GSaarQsaCd2vZTBzz4ehmfvtGXPscWkt%2BWqY45npAg3RX4pFLPu9FDObcCsIiXs5xzCioNW8TdbcU88JylUwUthTZJL2RRd1DV1WKoEVjbX4kiqf08DsMI%2FFsfu%2FhshFxLYdrFXDInvPkegwKjt6HcANcJSEmYbeLykkx4bUT1FTH2G2s8TWLmpfeloSaxPvq6eU8%2FaBuNfEXsBFvJ%2FY6xaTgn0%2FyIbXQX16c3jQQfwyVE0P4pfk6qfWNbHfMq9iY60V2yzmJY59RIEHepD4sXEz2o0qOSN%2FB81Hruk4CcaRatSkFytfFr8K7tC30n90fJ7kY%2FsHnOM6HK8Q2ph%2BTwnxx5IPc7sF4g2X8E5ps059zMxCdjKIfu%2FF4lnhOvJVA0SX8MaucljL68PEo65QRGHGL5thgfoR%2F9g8RpN9FnvepE%2F5jrRQFX%2FGyWsllx5mOQZs3QuBHgvotPyg1TLbFNTLgIZcFYt9H4M1QuRDhiRyrGmTYTT4HBbCl8huRc8%2BH3nGXsoRKd1DXqzft6ertD9W6eqG74UyLXEn4%2Bhi7DVh8Mv%2B%2B6VGiLZ9dV62I0ziQAhH41OlQCMgyY4lpW6sne1Eg7g6V57JCQsnTyJXTlCgiBFMxN0PcKZDx5XP%2FhOYRJsp%2Fu%2FQrjsDso18WCo9FAN40tLga8LZZ6%2Ff2DC4ZmVSMwOgKUS%2FUFeXjt7z25u7uBGpFv6u6HdSgococWw1xZG54a9zTy8O58spCB9%2FlL8Ekt0mCMzH9x5g0H8JisKoL1gwDkPnLMPnX49YGOpgBRcSdHsuEavZoEsiTCqFW5KyA3Zl5eGwwKIqLoHYEEuLVM%2BZFPzdfDVmTp9FJXKfCgysEzFmdPA25quwEGuQSzQ52ctdrGIkkrs8kMGH8qa5oeoHVrl3DkJOZ6uUxqs2RuyxpJudBuLIp1e8QxFc1L912A6ta4mwWsAMxEKo7XsZ3gPSJGzf%2FYcwvp6k4UF3P3ZpUkPJtIj8%3D&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;x-id=GetObject&amp;X-Amz-Signature=80a23d0f8e271d053e9c93f25fbd4a0dcd5057d86f642b627e8eb3edae1f366c\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remembering D\u2019Angelo as a Musician and Friend<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the interview\u2019s most personal moments came when DeVaughn asked Hamilton about D\u2019Angelo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton described his musical presence through comparisons to James Brown, Prince, Sly Stone, Marvin Gaye, and Al Green.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe was like church,\u201d Hamilton said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But his connection to D\u2019Angelo went beyond admiration. Hamilton remembered him as both a gifted musician and a friend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He recalled missing a call from D\u2019Angelo two weeks before his passing. After getting dressed, Hamilton noticed the call and tried to return it, but they did not connect.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The memory brought a personal perspective to his tribute, moving the conversation beyond musical influence to the friendship behind it.<a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/150801444\/3ba39301-4aaf-495a-ba25-65b33ef50849\/10-21-26-GOL-INTERVIEW-W-ANTHONY-HAMILTON.mp3?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Checksum-Mode=ENABLED&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIA2F3EMEYEWTKQC7DL%2F20261021%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20261021T170414Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=2366&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJn%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCIQDPVgeXabhIHwy01D0hIl2Y07JIVyWa5TpAXneLQaOZdwIgaKKTdfu1eiSZ6guVYfB3qGaXAcja2aIumH5E0I1qrd0qgAUIYRABGgw2OTk3NTMzMDk3MDUiDDw4eN8%2FvdGqKkr3OSrdBKuQ2Pr0Wc%2FMXaEwNfNa1PLB1kOGwz9GSaarQsaCd2vZTBzz4ehmfvtGXPscWkt%2BWqY45npAg3RX4pFLPu9FDObcCsIiXs5xzCioNW8TdbcU88JylUwUthTZJL2RRd1DV1WKoEVjbX4kiqf08DsMI%2FFsfu%2FhshFxLYdrFXDInvPkegwKjt6HcANcJSEmYbeLykkx4bUT1FTH2G2s8TWLmpfeloSaxPvq6eU8%2FaBuNfEXsBFvJ%2FY6xaTgn0%2FyIbXQX16c3jQQfwyVE0P4pfk6qfWNbHfMq9iY60V2yzmJY59RIEHepD4sXEz2o0qOSN%2FB81Hruk4CcaRatSkFytfFr8K7tC30n90fJ7kY%2FsHnOM6HK8Q2ph%2BTwnxx5IPc7sF4g2X8E5ps059zMxCdjKIfu%2FF4lnhOvJVA0SX8MaucljL68PEo65QRGHGL5thgfoR%2F9g8RpN9FnvepE%2F5jrRQFX%2FGyWsllx5mOQZs3QuBHgvotPyg1TLbFNTLgIZcFYt9H4M1QuRDhiRyrGmTYTT4HBbCl8huRc8%2BH3nGXsoRKd1DXqzft6ertD9W6eqG74UyLXEn4%2Bhi7DVh8Mv%2B%2B6VGiLZ9dV62I0ziQAhH41OlQCMgyY4lpW6sne1Eg7g6V57JCQsnTyJXTlCgiBFMxN0PcKZDx5XP%2FhOYRJsp%2Fu%2FQrjsDso18WCo9FAN40tLga8LZZ6%2Ff2DC4ZmVSMwOgKUS%2FUFeXjt7z25u7uBGpFv6u6HdSgococWw1xZG54a9zTy8O58spCB9%2FlL8Ekt0mCMzH9x5g0H8JisKoL1gwDkPnLMPnX49YGOpgBRcSdHsuEavZoEsiTCqFW5KyA3Zl5eGwwKIqLoHYEEuLVM%2BZFPzdfDVmTp9FJXKfCgysEzFmdPA25quwEGuQSzQ52ctdrGIkkrs8kMGH8qa5oeoHVrl3DkJOZ6uUxqs2RuyxpJudBuLIp1e8QxFc1L912A6ta4mwWsAMxEKo7XsZ3gPSJGzf%2FYcwvp6k4UF3P3ZpUkPJtIj8%3D&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;x-id=GetObject&amp;X-Amz-Signature=80a23d0f8e271d053e9c93f25fbd4a0dcd5057d86f642b627e8eb3edae1f366c\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kanye West and Jazmine Sullivan Spark His Creative Interest<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton also shared some of the artists who inspire his curiosity about future collaborations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asked whom he would like to work with, he named Kanye West. Hamilton acknowledged the controversy surrounding West while expressing interest in his creative approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI would love to see what Kanye would write for me,\u201d he said. \u201cHow would he produce that?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton also praised Jazmine Sullivan, calling her \u201cthat next queen\u201d of soul music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His comments described creative interests rather than confirmed projects.<a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com\/web\/direct-files\/attachments\/150801444\/3ba39301-4aaf-495a-ba25-65b33ef50849\/10-21-26-GOL-INTERVIEW-W-ANTHONY-HAMILTON.mp3?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Checksum-Mode=ENABLED&amp;X-Amz-Credential=ASIA2F3EMEYEWTKQC7DL%2F20261021%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20261021T170414Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=2366&amp;X-Amz-Security-Token=IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjEJn%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2F%2FwEaCXVzLWVhc3QtMSJHMEUCIQDPVgeXabhIHwy01D0hIl2Y07JIVyWa5TpAXneLQaOZdwIgaKKTdfu1eiSZ6guVYfB3qGaXAcja2aIumH5E0I1qrd0qgAUIYRABGgw2OTk3NTMzMDk3MDUiDDw4eN8%2FvdGqKkr3OSrdBKuQ2Pr0Wc%2FMXaEwNfNa1PLB1kOGwz9GSaarQsaCd2vZTBzz4ehmfvtGXPscWkt%2BWqY45npAg3RX4pFLPu9FDObcCsIiXs5xzCioNW8TdbcU88JylUwUthTZJL2RRd1DV1WKoEVjbX4kiqf08DsMI%2FFsfu%2FhshFxLYdrFXDInvPkegwKjt6HcANcJSEmYbeLykkx4bUT1FTH2G2s8TWLmpfeloSaxPvq6eU8%2FaBuNfEXsBFvJ%2FY6xaTgn0%2FyIbXQX16c3jQQfwyVE0P4pfk6qfWNbHfMq9iY60V2yzmJY59RIEHepD4sXEz2o0qOSN%2FB81Hruk4CcaRatSkFytfFr8K7tC30n90fJ7kY%2FsHnOM6HK8Q2ph%2BTwnxx5IPc7sF4g2X8E5ps059zMxCdjKIfu%2FF4lnhOvJVA0SX8MaucljL68PEo65QRGHGL5thgfoR%2F9g8RpN9FnvepE%2F5jrRQFX%2FGyWsllx5mOQZs3QuBHgvotPyg1TLbFNTLgIZcFYt9H4M1QuRDhiRyrGmTYTT4HBbCl8huRc8%2BH3nGXsoRKd1DXqzft6ertD9W6eqG74UyLXEn4%2Bhi7DVh8Mv%2B%2B6VGiLZ9dV62I0ziQAhH41OlQCMgyY4lpW6sne1Eg7g6V57JCQsnTyJXTlCgiBFMxN0PcKZDx5XP%2FhOYRJsp%2Fu%2FQrjsDso18WCo9FAN40tLga8LZZ6%2Ff2DC4ZmVSMwOgKUS%2FUFeXjt7z25u7uBGpFv6u6HdSgococWw1xZG54a9zTy8O58spCB9%2FlL8Ekt0mCMzH9x5g0H8JisKoL1gwDkPnLMPnX49YGOpgBRcSdHsuEavZoEsiTCqFW5KyA3Zl5eGwwKIqLoHYEEuLVM%2BZFPzdfDVmTp9FJXKfCgysEzFmdPA25quwEGuQSzQ52ctdrGIkkrs8kMGH8qa5oeoHVrl3DkJOZ6uUxqs2RuyxpJudBuLIp1e8QxFc1L912A6ta4mwWsAMxEKo7XsZ3gPSJGzf%2FYcwvp6k4UF3P3ZpUkPJtIj8%3D&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;x-id=GetObject&amp;X-Amz-Signature=80a23d0f8e271d053e9c93f25fbd4a0dcd5057d86f642b627e8eb3edae1f366c\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Little Romance and Gratitude in the Garden<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DeVaughn lightened the conversation by asking about Hamilton\u2019s \u201clay list,\u201d <em>The Garden of Love\u2019s<\/em> romantic take on a playlist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton named Marvin Gaye, D\u2019Angelo, and DeVaughn among his choices. 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