Roy Hamilton III facts for kids
Roy Hamilton III is an American music producer and songwriter. He creates popular songs in different styles like pop, Christian gospel, and R&B.
Quick facts for kids
Roy Hamilton III
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| Birth name | Roy Hamilton III |
| Also known as | Roy "Royalty" Hamilton |
| Origin | Queens, New York, U.S.A. |
| Genres | Pop, electro house, R&B, hip hop, rock, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Songwriter, A&R |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Capitol Records |
Roy Hamilton III is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. He is also the grandson of the famous American singer Roy Hamilton Sr..
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What a Music Producer Does
A music producer helps artists create their songs. They guide the recording process. They also help choose the right sounds and instruments. A producer makes sure the final song sounds great.
Roy Hamilton's Early Work
In 2000, Roy Hamilton III helped write and produce a song called "Stutter". This song, sung by Joe, became a number one hit. In 2002, he was the executive producer for the Keith Sweat album Rebirth. This album was very popular on the Billboard R&B Charts.
Working with Big Record Labels
In 2004, Roy Hamilton III started working for Capitol Records. This is a very well-known music company in Hollywood, California. In 2006, he became the musical director for Adrienne Bailon's "Cheetah Girls 2" summer world tour. This meant he was in charge of the music for the live shows.
He also helped produce "Last Time" for Canadian musician George Nozuka. This song reached the top of the Much Music DAILY 10 chart. Roy Hamilton III also helped with the song "Number One" by R. Kelly in 2009. He helped find and place the song for the artist.
Music for Movies
In 2010, Roy Hamilton III helped produce music for the movie Standing Ovation. This shows his talent in creating music for films too.
Current Role in Music
Today, Roy Hamilton III works with The Singer's Company Inc. This record label is based in the U.S.A. and Canada. He is the Director of A&R, which stands for "Artist and Repertoire." In this role, he helps new music artists grow and become successful around the world. He helps them develop their sound and career.
Songs Roy Hamilton III Produced
Roy Hamilton III has worked on many popular songs. Here are some of them:
- 1998: "Friend of Mine (Rmx)" by Kelly Price (with R. Kelly & Ron Isley) - This song was a No. 1 R&B hit.
- 2001: "Stutter" by Joe - This song reached No. 1 on both Pop and R&B charts.
- 2002: "Shout" by Michael Jackson - This song was released internationally.
- 2008: "Last Time" by George Nozuka - This song was a Top 10 hit in Canada.
- 2018: "Affirmation" by Ezra Romanov.
