Hamilton, Charles (album) explained

Hamilton, Charles
Type:studio
Artist:Charles Hamilton
Cover:File:Hamilton,_Charles_-_front_cover_art.jpg
Released:December 9, 2016
Recorded:2014–16
Genre:Hip hop
Length:47:31
Prev Title:The Black Box
Prev Year:2015

Hamilton, Charles is the second studio album and major-label debut by American hip hop recording artist, Charles Hamilton following the shelving and later leak of his commercial debut "This Perfect Life" in 2009.[1] Released on December 9, 2016 by Starchasers Records, First Access Entertainment (formerly Turn First Records), and Republic Records, the album serves as Hamilton's major label debut, after his signing to First Access and Republic in early 2015.

Background

After taking a hiatus from Mainstream media and releasing his music independently via his personal blogs, on October 16, 2014 Hamilton announced via his blog that he had finally started working on his debut studio album.[2]

It would later be announced Hamilton signed a major label record deals with First Access Entertainment (formerly Turn First Records) and Republic Records.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] On December 12, 2015 during an interview, Hamilton told Billboard that he had more than 100 songs to choose from for his upcoming major-label debut album.[8]

On April 19, 2016 during an interview Hamilton would announce the title of his debut album entitled Hamilton Charles.[9] On October 28, 2016 Hamilton would announce that the release date for his upcoming major-label debut album Hamilton, Charles would be released on December 2, 2016, but it would later get pushed back to December 9.[10] [11]

The cover art was revealed when the album was made available for pre-order on iTunes.[12]

Music and lyrics

Hamilton, Charles is a concept album it is a continuation of Hamilton's concept EP The Black Box that revolves around taking a plane trip around Hamilton's mind & his songs are part of the recordings on the Flight recorder which two men later discover after the plane wrecks.[13] The album's production was handled primarily by Charles Hamilton and The Invisible Men.

On the track entitled "Stay There" off the album Hamilton would address the controversy of getting punched by his former girlfriend at the time & Mary J. Blige's former stepdaughter Briana Latrise stating "Briana had good pussy, why hit her back?, I got my hit back that night in the sack, Shut up management, I'm tryin' to rap, Y'all act like I don't know I die for this craft" Hamilton would also address the past controversy of him dissing fellow rapper J. Cole on a 2012 track entitled "It's My World" stating "I'm not apologizing to Cole, I'm sodomizing his soul, The bottom line is I was high off of coke, Ignore it, I kinda had to force it, it sucked, MTV asked and I didn't give a fuck, I put the shit out and I didn't get a buck, It wasn't for attention cause shit I get enough."[14]

Release and promotion

On January 28, 2015, Hamilton released a snippet of a song, titled "Correct". The song, was produced by Hamilton himself, on March 8, 2015 he would release the full version.[15] [16] [17] On December 11, 2015 Hamilton would release an extended play entitled The Black Box as promotion for the album.[18] [19] [20]

On December 2, 2016, Hamilton released a 50-minute documentary, titled Let it Play...Faultlines': The Phoenix That Rose From The Ashes, on Red Bull TV. The documentary features footage of Hamilton, following his life & his career.[21] [22] The film was directed by Fred Scott.[23]

Critical reception

Upon its release, Hamilton, Charles was met with positive reviews from music critics. HipHopDX called it a personal triumph & artistic snare.[24]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles Hamilton Leaks Unreleased Debut, "This Perfect Life" [Download]]. Spadine. Richard. DJBooth. September 21, 2009. December 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20230503052038/https://djbooth.net/features/charles-hamilton-leaks-perfect-life-0921093. May 3, 2023. live.
  2. http://thelastcharleshamiltonblog.blogspot.com//2014/10/i-got-good-news-and-bad-news.html
  3. Web site: Charles Hamilton Signs With Iggy Azalea's Management Company. Max. Weinstein. 26 January 2015. Watchcloud.com.
  4. What Do Charles Hamilton, Iggy Azalea And Rita Ora Have In Common?. Caldwell. Brandon. Vibe. January 27, 2015. December 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20230502164550/https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/charles-hamilton-iggy-azalea-manangement-250755/. May 2, 2023. live.
  5. Web site: Charles Hamilton Is Officially Back, Signs Deal With Republic Records. Frydenlund. Zach. Complex Networks. February 18, 2015. October 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230917161121/https://www.complex.com/music/a/zach-frydenlund/charles-hamilton-signs-deal-with-republic-records. September 17, 2023. live.
  6. Web site: Charles Hamilton Signs With Republic Records, New Single With Rita Ora To Debut On "Empire". Smith. Trevor. HotNewHipHop. February 18, 2015. October 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230501111611/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/30154-charles-hamilton-signs-with-republic-records-new-single-with-rita-ora-to-debut-on-empire-news. May 1, 2023. live.
  7. Web site: "Empire" Set To Spark Charles Hamilton's Long-Awaited Comeback. Langhorne. Cyrus. SOHH. February 18, 2015. December 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20230426080624/https://www.sohh.com/empire-set-to-spark-charles-hamiltons-long-awaited-comeback/. April 26, 2023. live.
  8. Charles Hamilton vs. The Mainstream: 'I Know Too Much, Period'. Rys. Dan. Billboard. December 14, 2015. December 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201150938/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/charles-hamilton-black-box-interview-6805627/. February 1, 2023. live.
  9. Web site: Charles Hamilton Announces Debut Album 'Hamilton Charles'. Malbin. Fashionably-Early.com. April 16, 2016. December 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20230425134300/https://www.fashionably-early.com/2016/04/16/charles-hamilton-announces-debut-album-hamilton-charles/. April 25, 2023. live.
  10. Web site: Twitter. Twitter.com.
  11. Web site: Enter the Hamilton: Hamilton, Charles. Charles. Hamilton. 28 October 2016. Enterthehamilton.blogspot.com.
  12. Web site: Hamilton, Charles by Charles Hamilton on Apple Music. iTunes.
  13. Web site: Sunday Sit Down with EmEz: Charles Hamilton | EmEz | Power 105.1 FM. December 24, 2016. December 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161224164947/http://power1051.iheart.com/onair/emez-49301/sunday-sit-down-with-emez-charles-13796372/. dead .
  14. Web site: Stream Charles Hamilton's New Album 'Hamilton, Charles'. Diep. Eric. Complex Networks. December 9, 2016. October 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230813083335/https://www.complex.com/music/a/eric-diep/charles-hamilton-new-album-hamilton-charles. August 13, 2023. live.
  15. Web site: Correct. Lyons. Patrick. HotNewHipHop. January 28, 2015. October 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231007164145/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/567401-charles-hamilton-correct-new-song. October 7, 2023. live.
  16. Charles Hamilton "Correct" . XXL. January 28, 2015. December 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302235543/https://www.xxlmag.com/charles-hamilton-correct/. March 2, 2021. live.
  17. Web site: Here's The Full Version Of Charles Hamilton's "Correct". Uk.complex.com.
  18. Web site: The Black Box - EP by Charles Hamilton on Apple Music. iTunes.
  19. Web site: The Black Box. Amazon.com.
  20. Web site: Charles Hamilton: The Black Box - Music on Google Play. Play.google.com.
  21. Web site: Let it Play...Faultlines - The Phoenix That Rose From The Ashes. Redbull.tv. December 9, 2016. December 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220094209/https://www.redbull.tv/video/AP-1N6RSYJY51W11/let-it-play-faultlines. dead.
  22. New Doc 'Faultlines' Profiles the Gifted, Troubled Rapper Charles Hamilton Ahead of His Debut Record: Exclusive Preview. Gensler. Andy. Billboard. December 1, 2016. December 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20230607225010/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/new-doc-faultlines-profiles-the-gifted-troubled-rapper-charles-7597050/. June 7, 2023. live.
  23. Web site: Red Bull TV To Release New Documentary About "What Happened To Charles Hamilton?". Goddard. Kevin. HotNewHipHop. December 1, 2016. October 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231007163649/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/50417-red-bull-tv-to-release-new-documentary-about-what-happened-to-charles-hamilton-news. October 7, 2023. live.
  24. Web site: Review: "Hamilton, Charles" Marks A Personal Triumph & Artistic Snare. Johnsen. Homer. HipHopDX. December 21, 2016. December 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20230401064409/https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2885/title.review-hamilton-charles-marks-a-personal-triumph-artistic-snare. April 1, 2023. live.

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