Songwriter, arranger and vocalist Terrence Hamilton was born and raised in Dallas, TX. Hamilton was a child prodigy who grew up singing and playing instruments at the tender age of five. By age twelve, he had already appeared in two television commercials. Hamilton left Texas after graduating high school to pursue formal music studies in Princeton where he was classically trained, and it was there he first found a larger audience.
He sang and toured with multiple chorus groups including the gospel quartet One Spirit, under the direction of Ann Moss, aunt of Whitney Houston. After completing college, he moved to Philadelphia, where he continued to write songs, perform and build a loyal following. As an in-demand session musician, he met Troy Davis in 2000 where they collaborated on various music projects for various artists. His first studio album N Progress is scheduled for release in 2009.
Terrence believes that “music is what feelings sound like” and that “as an artist it is my responsibility to create those feelings and deliver them in a performance wholeheartedly and honestly. ” N Progress is T Hamilton" 100% + having penned, arranged, and sung every song on the project. Hamilton has been noted to say that some of the biggest influences are among the likes of Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Babyface, and Peabo Bryson.
Having been born into a musically inclined family, Hamilton recalls that there was never a moment where music was not part of daily life growing up in Texas. “Whether leading songs for Sunday church service, rehearsing on Monday nights, playing lead roles in various school musical productions, or competing in high school state competitions, “it (music) was a critical element in my development as a person.” Hamilton credits his parents for providing a supportive atmosphere to nurture his gift, and has stated that music has always been his first true love.
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Jos Entertainment’s Highly Anticipated New Release
N Progress by Terrence Hamilton
Philadelphia, PA - Singer, songwriter and arranger Terrence Hamilton is headed on the music
chart path with his debut LP N Progress, set for release by Philadelphia’s own respected
independent label Jos Entertainment. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, this soulful crooner,
infuses his raw talent with a polished vocal style.
The first single set for release is “Love is Real.” The song captures and narrates the essence of a
first true love experience. Produced by Troy Davis and Co-produced by Terrence Hamilton, the
musical collaboration of the keyboards, instrumentation, and vocals renders noting less than a
modern classic.
A formally trained musician, Hamilton delivers a modern vocal musical masterpiece with all the
excitement of a fiesta and passion of a gospel chorus. Terrence Hamilton reflects his talent as a
singer-songwriter and arranger in every track of the anticipated N Progress. One will definitely
catch the magic with songs like “Ode 2 Da Blues”, “You Are The One”, and of course the
inspirational single “Love is Real.”
No stranger to collaboration with seasoned performers, Terrence Hamilton has opened up and
taken the stage with musical luminaries such as Jennifer Holiday, Cissy Houston, and the
incomparable Patti La Belle.
Destined to set a new trend in R&B/Pop and Soul music, N Progress will capture your ears and
your heart at the same time.
Description: Terrence Hamilton reflects his talent as a singer-songwriter in every track of the anticipated “N Progress” LP. One will definitely catch the magic with inspirational songs like “Love is Real”.
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Songwriter, arranger and vocalist Terrence Hamilton was born and raised in Dallas, TX. Hamilton was a child prodigy who grew up singing and playing instruments at the tender age of five. By age twelve, he had already appeared in two television commercials. Hamilton left Texas after graduating high school to pursue formal music studies in Princeton where he was classically trained, and it was there he first found a larger audience. 
