Anthony Hamilton's latest album Ain't Nobody Worryin' arrives in stores on December 13th. The soul singer garnered a legion of fans with his album Coming From Where I'm From. Who knew someone that comes across as such a serious guy had such a sense of humor. Anthony, a family man himself, was quite patient during our interview as my 3 and 4 year old descended upon my interview space and began to talk so loud you couldn't ignore their presence. Check out this exclusive interview where we discuss half beards and busted heads.

What have you been doing since the promotion of the last album ended?
Anthony Hamilton- Trying to catch up on some rest. I bought a home and just building my family and going into some things that aren't just music. Just making sure that real life and being a father are important.

Where do you consider home now?
Anthony Hamilton- Home is where the heart is. Actually, home is in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Where did you record the new album?
Anthony Hamilton- In Charlotte, North Carolina. I recorded it in a studio called Reflections.

How long did the process last?
Anthony Hamilton- It was a year here, you know over the year I was recording songs and doing stuff like that. It took place gradually but I got into the thick of it say like four months ago, but I went on a vocal rest because I bruised my vocal chords and that shut me down for three months.

How do you know when you bruised your vocal chords?
Anthony Hamilton- You know because your vocal chords don't vibrate and it hurts.

I figured it hurts but since it's a bruise you can't really see it if it's down there. What did they tell you to do just rest?
Anthony Hamilton- Be quiet.

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Was that hard for you?
Anthony Hamilton- Yes, especially when my boys were over.

Now I know you are also a song writer did you write the entire album?
Anthony Hamilton- Oh yeah.

When you are in the mode and you are working on your album do you listen to other music?
Anthony Hamilton-I will sometimes if there is an emotion I want to feel and it's in another song I'll take that chance and listen to it so it can reconnect me to that mood I'm trying to feel.

What can you tell me about the new album?
Anthony Hamilton- The new album is definitely a continuation of Coming From Where I'm From, just different topics and different accented emotions. Definitely still teaching about life. I'm still passionate about people and making sure I get something out there positive. Just trying to continue the journey of man and the evolution of man and make sure the black man steps his game up, black, white, Hispanic every man steps his game up. Get a facelift.

What are your feelings about the Soul Life album being released?
Anthony Hamilton- I'm not mad at the Soul Life album now from being released. It made that many more people know about me. It's just a treat to know that people still want to hear Anthony Hamilton whether it's new or old.

Will you perform any of the songs from the Soul Life album when you tour?
Anthony Hamilton-I'm sure I would. It's my work. I wrote it and it's still an extension of who I am. I'm not made at em'. We gotta eat.

Visit Anthony Hamilton online at http://www.anthonyhamilton.com/

This is a fan submitted question. The half beard look, is that your trademark?
Anthony Hamilton-The half beard. It's just how my hair grows. When I decided I was just going to be myself, that's how it grows let me sport it, rock it till the wheels fall off. You said, a half beard, I'mma bust your head.

That's what they asked me! I sent the information about the interview to the mailing list and someone told me to ask you that. Here's another one. Is the song "Charlene" based on a real person?
Anthony Hamilton-Yes.

Can you tell me the story behind the song?
Anthony Hamilton-Well it's a story about the relationship that just couldn't. Insecurities come when you aren't close to the person. We are all secure when we are there in the persons face but outside of that you kind of…you kind of wonder and you find yourself trying to control a situation and it's no way of taking me from my music so somebody's gotta suffer.

Have you been writing songs for any other artists lately?
Anthony Hamilton-Lately…what did I write. I wrote a few hooks for Game, then I did something for Game and Biggie on the duets album. Co-wrote on the Syleena Johnson album.

What song? Oh I remember now.
Anthony Hamilton-See your head is busted in two places now.

You seem like such a creative and artistic person, but you did say you were involved in other non music related ventures, with your long term plans in the music industry do you see yourself working as an executive?
Anthony Hamilton-Oh yeah. Businessman, businessman. Yeah, of course.