The fine, seriously talented gentlemen of Hamilton Park ;)
Hamilton Park is a newly signed R&B group on Andre Harrell's new label at Atlantic Records. HP is from the peach state that honed their harmonizing skills and developed chemistry by singing in church, on Marta trains and buses around the City of Atlanta looking to be discovered. Drawing comparisons from such legendary groups like, Jodeci, Guy and Jagged Edge.
The group's vocal texture and ability is reminiscent of a period in music when the artist had to have showmanship, talent, and real vocals. Their songs are infectious expressions of youth that you can feel that's often abandoned in today's disposable pop environment...
Official Website:
http://www.hamiltonparkmusic.com/
Official Facebook:
www.facebook.com/hamiltonpark
Official Twitter Pages:
www.twitter.com/HAMILTON_PARK
www.twitter.com/Anthony_HP
www.twitter.com/MrMarcusLee_HP
www.twitter.com/Chrisvoice_Hp
www.twitter.com/Royce_HP
10 Questions..
Dam, would I have loved to do their interview..
1. You were influenced by Jodeci, 112, and Jagged Edge. What aspect of ’90s R groups do you try to emulate?
Mr. Marcus: It’s the conviction. The reason why we feel familiar or we feel like those groups is because it’s the conviction we have. A lot of new artists will give you eargasms and they don’t continue to sing from the heart.
Chris: It’s the way we dress too. We’re not trying to focus on our individuality; we want people to remember us for our music. When you’re in uniform, it’s easier to see the art. When other groups dress differently, there’s no unity. Basketball players don’t dress differently.
2. What is your greatest fear as an artist?
Mr. Marcus: Too many girls in the room, like I’d walk in and wouldn’t know what to do.
3. When you’re on stage or in rehearsals, who are you singing to?
Anthony: All of the women in the world. It’s a lot but if I aim for all of them, I’m bound to reach at least a few.
Royce: I’m singing to all the women as well, but I’m motivated by all the haters.
4. What would you do for a Grammy?
Mr. Marcus: Sing. If it’s for any other reason, I’d pass on it. I’m very hardheaded. We wouldn’t have to do anything else.
5. What do you sing in the shower?
Chris: Commercial ads.
Anthony: And Gospel music. I also sing “Striped Sweater” by SpongeBob [SquarePants].
Royce: I might become an orator in the shower and start speaking to the masses.
6. Who in the group grew up with the strictest parents?
Mr. Marcus: My parents. They’re both pastors.
7. What do you like to read?
Mr. Marcus: Royce and Anthony are the thinkers in the group.
Anthony: My favorite book would have to be W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk.
Royce: I really fell in love with The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck. That was a pretty good book.
8. Which reality show star irritates you the most?
Mr. Marcus: I don’t wanna say.
Chris/Royce: Snookie.
Mr. Marcus: She’s not even fly!
9. Are you guys into other types of art besides music?
Royce: I’ve done some sculpture myself. [The guys] haven’t seen my pieces but I have a bunch—just different thoughts and certain things we had to learn how to do. Sculpture and ceramics in high school.
10. Have you guys taken the New York subway yet?
Mr. Marcus: No thanks. We want to live. I’ll walk by the subway. I mean I’ve seen it in the movies, like The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. That’s enough for me.
Words by Rajul Punjabi of Rap-Up.com
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