Reggie Hamilton profile picture

Reggie Hamilton

Mellowland" CD is NOW in stores everywhere

About Me

Look 4 the forthcoming "Evolution" CD from Reggie Hamilton (Fall 2008)

Reggie Hamilton’s Biography:

Born April 30th in Memphis, TN...Reggie Hamilton (formerly known as D’Laniger - pronounced de lan e jer) began singing at the age of 2 and playing the violin and other instruments at the young age of 7 yrs old. Growing up in Memphis and in the church gave him a strong musical and spiritual background... with such Memphis musical influences such as: Al Greene, Earth Wind and Fire, Isaac Hayes (2nd cousin) and many more national and world renouned artists (Prince, Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Luther Vandross, Peabo Bryson, Patti Labelle, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Lena Horne, Stanley Turrentine, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious 5, all of Old School Hip-Hop, Herbie Hancock, Quincey Jones, Barry Gordy, Russell Simmons, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, etc. and influences from various styles of music (R&B, Jazz, Classical, Rap, Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, Reggae, Funk, Dance, etc.) it was inevitable that music and the music business was in his blood, thus his evolution as a artist with a thirst for musical and business knowledge, experience, talent and showmanship. During the summer of 1981, at age 11, he taught himself how to play the piano by ear. At the age of 14 his quest as a songwriter and recording artist began; working diligently performing, writing, producing, composing and pressing forward in his pursuits. By the age of 18 he was a well accomplished musician playing a total of 19 instruments which by the age of 22 grew to the total of 27 instruments (including: violin, violas, cello, bass, drums, piano, organ, synth keyboards, acoustic guitar, lead guitar and a host of various percussion instruments).A former resident of Houston, TX; New Orleans, LA and Philadelphia, PA and presently living in Atlanta,GA; Reggie Hamilton is an accomplished artist with a love for music and a passion for lyrical, vocal and musical expression. After playing violins in a symphony orchestra for 3 yrs, playing and array of instruments in various bands, producing and creating music for other artists, and eventually venturing out as a solo artist to continue in his musical evolution of over 21 years ...The time has come for the world to partake of this musical and spiritual journey. Reggie Hamilton has built up a musical catalog of several hundred songs (250+) - many of which the world has never heard. At present, there are at least 25 CD’s worth of future music to come from this artist; with many more songs being created daily. His music is sure to mesmerize and astound you as your partake of a cathardic journey into this musical realm of music that successfully conveys all of the elements that it takes to be a certified, worldwide hit. Reggie Hamiltonsuccessfully incorporates the musical styles of adult contemporary, jazz, r&b, soul, spiritual, reggae, funk, spoken word, world & pop crossover appeal. Individually, his songs prove that they can stand on their own as certified single releases - singles that yell out for platinum status. Reggie Hamilton, a songwriter, producer, arranger, composer and performer (formerly known as D’Laniger - pronounced de lan e jer) ; this artist’s diverse musical catalog is surely a must for any enthusiatic music lover’s collection.Get MySpace Layouts from nUCLEArcENTURy .COM OR create your own using MySpace profile editor !!!
MySpace Layouts

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/27/2006
Band Website: welcome2forever.com
Band Members: Solo Artist - ALL music and vocals / Written, produced, arranged, composed and performed by Reggie Hamilton (* except where indicated)

.. CDBABY LINK for TABLESALT: Tablesalt --

.. CDBABY LINK for REGGIE HAMILTON: Mellowland --


Influences: My influences are: Prince, Donnie Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The 5th Dimensions, Heatwave, Musiq, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Motley Crue (yes i listen 2 and grew up with Heavy Metal - smile), Def Lepard, Luther Vandross, Stanley Clarke, Frank McComb, George Duke, Johnathan Butler, Roy Ayers, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Mary J Blige, Will Downing, Mechelle N’Dgeocello (One of the baddest female bassists out there!), Rhonda Smith (The other bad ass female bassist! - she’s the bassist 4 PRINCE!) Peabo Bryson, Patti Labelle, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Lena Horne, Stanley Turrentine, Herbie Hancock, Quincey Jones, Barry Gordy, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, WAR, Earth Wind and Fire, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Thelonious Monk, Pearl Bailey, Quincey Jones, Babyface, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, So many architects of Hip-Hop, Al Green, Isaac Hayes (my 2nd cousin - mom’s side), John P Kee, Kirk Franklin, James Cleveland, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond and so many more.... I listen to and read everything!! Knowledge and culture are fundamental in social versatility and growth.I have a lot of influences from various styles of music (R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Soul, Neo Soul, Doo Wop, Swing, Big Band, Country (yes i said country - what can’t a brotha have a lil eclectic culture? - smile), Latin, Classical, Worldbeat, Rap, Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop, Reggae, Funk, Dance, etc.)
Sounds Like: I have various influences...Prince, Donnie Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, etc. U be the judge and enjoy...Its just music 2 me, an extention of my soul. "R&B: Fusion" is what I call it!The "Evolution" Tour is COMING SOON, 2 a city near U! Fall 2008
Record Label: Tree-O Entertainment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

"The Renaissance Experience" CD available in stores everywhere March 18, 2008

It's now official "The Renaissance Experience" CD (a 16 song release) will be available in record stores everywhere Tues.  March 18, 2008!   (starting with apple I-tunes) some...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:59:00 PST

Food 4 Thought: Are U Thankful 4 your Blessings?

..> ..> ..> "Are You Thankful for your blessings?"     written by Reginald D. Hamilton (this article is an except from one of my motivational speaking lectures)     Du...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:34:00 PST

Food 4 thought....

The Evolution of Me This is a little something that's been on my mind lately.  In lieu of the music progressions, business negotiation talks, so-called friends and associates (who's  ...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:11:00 PST

The "When U Need A Love" video is now released!!!

Hello Everyone,     IT's NOW OFFICIAL!!!...the music video of the single "When U Need A Love" starring Reggie Hamilton and more is now completed, edited, formatted and released to the v...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 02:19:00 PST

Hello everyone

Hello everyone, Sitting here on the 4th of July relaxing, cooking BBQ and working on new music; I thought I'd take time out 2 say hello 2 all of U. I pray that all is well with each and everyone of U ...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:16:00 PST

Join the Renaissance Group and start making residual income

..> ..> ..> ..> ..>..> ..> ..> ..>..>..>..> Hello my name is Reginald Hamilton; founder and director of The Renaissance Group. The Renaissance Group is an investment group that is d...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:54:00 PST

Food 4 Thought: 11/19/06

Encouragement is awesome. It has the capacity to lift a man's or woman's shoulders. To spark the flicker of a smile on the face of a discouraged child. To breathe fresh fire into the fading embers of ...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 06:45:00 PST

Join the TRG Music Group, NEW music available and more...

Check out the NEW songs on the main page ...this is NEW music from the current Tree-O Productions compilation CD "The Renaissance Experience". This CD is NOW on sale!.Coming SOON (11.21.06) The o...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:10:00 PST

Reggie Hamilton Interview: Nubian Magazine

Reggie Hamilton: The man, the mission, the music and beyond     During a recent recording session for Tree-O Productions, I conducted an interview with the artist...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:34:00 PST

Artists Produce Albums On thier own!

Artists produce albums on own http://www.nydailynews.com/business/story/466413p-392455c.ht ml   Artists produce albums on own Digital music cuts out studios BY PHYLLIS FURMANDAILY NEWS...
Posted by Reggie Hamilton on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:21:00 PST