CLR said:

Chas said:

Am I the only person who never heard of Anthony Hamilton?

I have NO clue who he is. I've been meaning to Google him.

BTW, will he be a true opening act, or simply collaborating with Prince?

Damn! Some of you guys need to listen to more R&B music. Anthony Hamilton is THAT dude! Great artist. C'mon people!

Chas said:

Am I the only person who never heard of Anthony Hamilton?

Jermaine Depree discovered him.......He has a deep soulful voice reminiscent of Donnie Hathaway...Look him up U may like him...

fave Hamilton-rotation

Poiple said:

GregoryV said:

According to this, NC gets Chaka Kahn and SC gets Lalah Hathaway. As an SC-goer, not exactly thrilled about that.

Actually, Columbia gets Mint Condition. Who the F is that?

Mint Condition are perhaps one of the best live bands you'll ever see...imo. They came up in the same region as Prince and were heavily influenced by that whole "band" scene. They never acheived superstar Platinum success...though they did have some hits in the 90's and a Gold record.

I saw them live in Myrtle Beach 2008 while they were touring in support of their last studio CD and COULD NOT believe what I was witnessing...they were soooo good, tight and entertaining. It helps if you are a fan and are familiar with their material.

I'm extremely happy to be seeing both Prince and Mint on the same stage, as I'm way more than a casual fan of both artists. I would have been fine with Chaka, Anthony or Lalah....but, seeing Prince and Mint Condition on the same bill is what I've been hoping for as long as I can remember.

http://www.youtube.com/wa...vkGg9lAtYs

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petiteqtpy said:

Are the shows in Carolina sold out yet?

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Nope.. there are actually plenty of VIP seating left for Greensboro show and Raleigh shows!! im thinking the VIP section will be pretty slim unless people buy the tickets at the last minute or the radio shows give them away? i dunno who gets these VIP leftover tickets?

gemari77 said:

Poiple said:

Actually, Columbia gets Mint Condition. Who the F is that?

Mint Condition are perhaps one of the best live bands you'll ever see...imo. They came up in the same region as Prince and were heavily influenced by that whole "band" scene. They never acheived superstar Platinum success...though they did have some hits in the 90's and a Gold record.

I saw them live in Myrtle Beach 2008 while they were touring in support of their last studio CD and COULD NOT believe what I was witnessing...they were soooo good, tight and entertaining. It helps if you are a fan and are familiar with their material.

I'm extremely happy to be seeing both Prince and Mint on the same stage, as I'm way more than a casual fan of both artists. I would have been fine with Chaka, Anthony or Lalah....but, seeing Prince and Mint Condition on the same bill is what I've been hoping for as long as I can remember.

http://www.youtube.com/wa...vkGg9lAtYs

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Chaka is a legend. Anthony Hamilton is good dirty southern soul. Mint Condition have got new music that sounds good. Lalah Hathaway is boring. Her dad's a legend, but from what I've heard, her music is like the worst kind of bland "grown-folks" R&B. I hope she starts right at 7:30, has 20 minutes on stage and Prince is on by 8:15, cause I'm guessing the BILO center cutoff is probably 11:00.

Charleston will trade Lalah for any of the other acts... Why do we get stuck with Lalah

ahhh one of my friends friends called, and asked me to attend this a carols concert with him ???? so maybe i will see P after all. cool yell got dates

Poiple said:

GregoryV said:

According to this, NC gets Chaka Kahn and SC gets Lalah Hathaway. As an SC-goer, not exactly thrilled about that.

Actually, Columbia gets Mint Condition. Who the F is that?

Mint Condition is AWESOME! Saw them live at the Nokia Theatre here in NY and at the Prince Concert in December. I'm waiting for them to come through my town again. Talk about a band that is super tight!!! Enjoy!

Shango said:

fave Hamilton-rotation

Here's another cool track. His sound reminds me a bit like Al Green/Bill Withers. Love it.

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2elijah said: Here's another cool track. His sound reminds me a bit like Al Green/Bill Withers. Love it.

Thanks for sharing that Yeah, he's got a rawness in his voice which dig.

Great that he appeared on the broadcasted Al Green Tribute (coming on stage after Jill Scott)

and notice the late Teena Marie making a standing ovation during his performance.

One more fave, guest-appearance

Great that he appeared on the broadcasted Al Green Tribute (coming on stage after Jill Scott)

and notice the late Teena Marie making a standing ovation during his performance.

attended this BET Per4mance......

lPoeticl said:

What's Shelby J's facebook page?

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Great that he appeared on the broadcasted Al Green Tribute (coming on stage after Jill Scott)

and notice the late Teena Marie making a standing ovation during his performance.

attended this BET Per4mance......

DAMN I WISH JILL WAS OPENING ALL THE SHOWS!!!!! I LOVE SHE!!!

KCOOLMUZIQ said: attended this BET Per4mance......

That's great ! I think remember reading that you also attended the recent

Image Awards where Prince showed up ? Good connections man

jpark6996 said:

DAMN I WISH JILL WAS OPENING ALL THE SHOWS!!!!! I LOVE SHE!!!

Uh-huh well, ya never know. Maybe she will one day.

Shango said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said: attended this BET Per4mance......

That's great ! I think remember reading that you also attended the recent

Image Awards where Prince showed up ? Good connections man

jpark6996 said:

DAMN I WISH JILL WAS OPENING ALL THE SHOWS!!!!! I LOVE SHE!!!

Uh-huh well, ya never know. Maybe she will one day.a

Thx! Entertainment is my life man. am in it that is why I'm real passionate about it. So rarely miss an award show.........2 b there when Prince pops up is just icing on the purple cake

rgsince81 said:

I m just glad Prince is touring, and hopefully when he is done with the Carolinas , he can make his way to VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!

hey rgsince81 , I totally second that emotion.

Hey fam... I wanted 2 pass some info about hotels if some of u need it... I got a great deal on priceline for the charlotte show... staying at the omni for 63 bux!!! walking distance 2 the arena.... name ur price in downtown 4star hotels... I bid 63 bux and it was accepted!!! so if there is anyone that will be in that area and will be walking to the arena from the hotel then holla at me

I have my two vip seats... table 1, seats 1,2. Can't wait to go...

Illuminations said:

I have my two vip seats... table 1, seats 1,2. Can't wait to go...

I am taking my sister as a birthday gift. If any of you are going to the N. Charleston concert on the 30th or March, I'll be sitting in seat number one at the vip table one. I'll have a walking cane... but I'll be getting funky!

Illuminations said:

Illuminations said:

I have my two vip seats... table 1, seats 1,2. Can't wait to go...

I am taking my sister as a birthday gift. If any of you are going to the N. Charleston concert on the 30th or March, I'll be sitting in seat number one at the vip table one. I'll have a walking cane... but I'll be getting funky!

I'm going to the N Charleston concert but will be up top. I'll try to sneak down and say hello.

2elijah said:

Shango said:

fave Hamilton-rotation

Here's another cool track. His sound reminds me a bit like Al Green/Bill Withers. Love it.

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I love Anthony Hamilton's voice; something about it/him brings to mind Otis Redding and my oldest brother.

North Carolina, enjoy to the maximum! you're not going to be the same after the show....but we'll be looking to hear how....

question about the vip tables/seats: can anyone tell me if the seats are comfortable? this is the first time I've been in the vip section, and I have two herniated discs but would not miss this show since it could be the last time I see him live again. Thanks

WHAT!!!!! Columbia gets Mint Condition and Greenville gets Lalah Hathaway! I wish I had bought Columbia tickets now. I love Mint Condition. One of the best BANDS in the last few decades. Could care less about Lalah Hathaway.

Illuminations said:

question about the vip tables/seats: can anyone tell me if the seats are comfortable? this is the first time I've been in the vip section, and I have two herniated discs but would not miss this show since it could be the last time I see him live again. Thanks

I doubt you will be sitting for 2 longs so just enjoy the seats! : 0 Congrats on the nice seats. I cant wait for the show just wish I could see mint condition too. Love those guy.

orionzdrm said:

WHAT!!!!! Columbia gets Mint Condition and Greenville gets Lalah Hathaway! I wish I had bought Columbia tickets now. I love Mint Condition. One of the best BANDS in the last few decades. Could care less about Lalah Hathaway.

Lalah does seem a bit stiff/aloof live but she gets down too. lol I've been listenin 2 Mint since Are You Free? and watchin Mint's Live @ The 9:30 for the last 5 years and now I'm finally gonna see 'em live 2nite!!!!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Chas said:

Am I the only person who never heard of Anthony Hamilton?

Jermaine Depree discovered him.......He has a deep soulful voice reminiscent of Donnie Hathaway...Look him up U may like him...

was not discovered by Jermaine Dupri, Andre Harrell discovered him and his project was never released on Uptown Records, He was first introduced to mainstream audiences with his singing of the chorus on Nappy Roots' 2002 "Po' Folks,"

getxxxx said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Jermaine Depree discovered him.......He has a deep soulful voice reminiscent of Donnie Hathaway...Look him up U may like him...

was not discovered by Jermaine Dupri, Andre Harrell discovered him and his project was never released on Uptown Records, He was first introduced to mainstream audiences with his singing of the chorus on Nappy Roots' 2002 "Po' Folks,"

Yes that song was a break out 4 him, it got Hamilton in touch with Jermaine Dupri.

Dupri signed Hamilton to So So Def and released Comin' From Where I'm From in 2003. The album's title track reached #60 on the R&B charts, and "Charlene," Hamilton's biggest hit, reached #19 on the Hot 100 and #3 on the R&B charts. So actually Dupre is the one that brought his solo career to the forefront........

So I credit Dupre 4 discovering him 4 his solo career which had went nowhere before that.

I had reply on tha me to He rocked Oakland Ca

jaynoonan said:

Enjoy!! I am still on a purple high from Oakland!