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{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Roy Hamilton III
|name = Roy Hamilton III
|birth_name = Roy Hamilton III
|birth_name = Roy Hamilton III
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|genre = [[pop music|Pop]], [[House music|electro house]], [[rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Gospel music|gospel]]
|genre = [[pop music|Pop]], [[House music|electro house]], [[rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[hip hop music|hip hop]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Gospel music|gospel]]
|occupation = Record producer, Songwriter, A&R
|occupation = Record producer, Songwriter, A&R
|label            = {{hlist| [[Universal Music Publishing]]|[[Jive Records]]|[[Capitol Records]]}}
| label            = {{hlist| [[Universal Music Publishing]]|[[Jive Records]]|[[Capitol Records]]}}
|years_active = 1997–present (Professionally)
|years_active = 1997–present (Professionally)
|associated_acts = [[Roy Hamilton|Roy Hamilton Sr.]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Teddy Riley]], [[Tommy Brown (record producer)|Tommy Brown]], [[Mia Martina]], [[R. Kelly]], [[Keri Hilson]], [[Keith Sweat]], [[George Nozuka]], [[NSYNC]], [[Joe (singer)|Joe]], [[The Cheetah Girls (band)|The Cheetah Girls]], [[Ana Golja]],
|associated_acts = [[Roy Hamilton|Roy Hamilton Sr.]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Teddy Riley]], [[Tommy Brown (record producer)|Tommy Brown]], [[Mia Martina]], [[R. Kelly]], [[Keri Hilson]], [[Keith Sweat]], [[George Nozuka]], [[NSYNC]], [[Joe (singer)|Joe]], [[The Cheetah Girls (band)|The Cheetah Girls]], [[Ana Golja]],
|website = https://www.thesingerscompany.com/
|website = https://www.thesingerscompany.com/
|image=[[File:Roy-Hamilton-III-Photo-A R.png|thumb]]
|facebook=https://www.facebook.com/RoyHamiltonIII/
|instagram=https://www.instagram.com/thesingerscompany/
}}
}}
Roy Hamilton III, the grandson of the legendary singer Roy Hamilton, has become one of the
most popular, multi-award-winning songwriters and music producers in the world. He is a
renowned A&R executive, having worked with different artists and major record labels for years.
Roy has a Master's degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music. He got signed at
17 years of age and has since progressed to greater heights as a music producer and songwriter
for more than two decades.


==Achievements==
'''Roy Hamilton III''' (born in [[Queens, New York]]) is an American [[Grammy]] nominated/multi-award-winning music producer, songwriter and [[Berklee College of Music]] graduate. Best known as a [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Christian Gospel]], and [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] [[songwriter]] and [[record producer]]. He is also the grandson of the legendary American singer [[Roy Hamilton|Roy Hamilton Sr.]] Best known for hit songs like, "[[You'll Never Walk Alone]]", "[[Unchained Melody]]”, "[[You Can Have Her]]” and many more.
Roy's achievements in the music industry are immeasurable. Over the years, he has contributed to albums for artists such as Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Michael Jackson,
Ariana Grande, and many other groups and individual artists. He has shaped the music careers of
many artists across the globe.
Roy Hamilton III had his moments with his music production. Within two years of being in the
industry, he had three songs in the Top 40 Hits category.
He has received multiple awards since 2001:
* B.M.I. Song of the Year in 2001
* Grammy Nomination for (Joe “Stutter”)
* Billboard Song of the Year 2010
* Music Business and Artist Management at Berklee Music in 2012
* SOCAN Youth Songwriter Competition Award in 2018
* Gospel Music Award Album of the Year in 2018
* The U.S.A Songwriting Competition Finalist in 2021
* The Young Artists Academy in 2021


==Roy Hamilton III at Singer's Company==
Hamilton scored his first Number 1 [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] hit when he co-wrote and co-produced [[Stutter (Joe song)|"Stutter"]] for Multi-platinum R&B singer [[Joe (singer)|Joe]].<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/joe-and-his-orchestra-and-chorus-reisman-1/biography/ |title=Joe And His Orchestra |publisher=mtv.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-07}}</ref> In 2002 Hamilton executive produced the [[Keith Sweat]] album [[Rebirth (Keith Sweat album)|''Rebirth'']], which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard R&B Charts. Working largely with his brother, Raphael "Riffraph" Hamilton & [[Anthony M. Jones]], Hamilton has worked with acts such as [[Michael Jackson]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Samantha Mumba]] & [['NSYNC]].
The Singer's Company Inc. hired Roy Hamilton in 2019. He is the Executive Producer and the
Head of A&R, where he works under the mentorship of Wayne Williams. His main roles include
working with the recording artists signed at The Singer's Company to help them craft their music
style. He also runs camps, songwriting workshops, and sessions to find appropriate songs for the
artists.
Roy Hamilton III delights in mentoring young people to help them succeed in the music industry.
He attributes his success to his love and support from his family and mentors when growing his
music career. For him, mentorship is one of his greatest callings.


== References ==
In 2004 Hamilton was hired as the [[artist and repertoire|Director of A&R]] for [[Capitol Records]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood, California]] becoming the youngest African-American record label executive in the history of the company. During his years at Capitol Records, he assisted Andy Slater & Steve Prudholme in signing and releasing many acts including [[Mims (rapper)|MIMS]] & [[J. Holiday]]. In 2006 Hamilton was hired by long-time friend [[Adrienne Bailon]] as musical director for her [[Cheetah Girls 2]] summer world tour. That tour is their highest-grossing tour to date. Most recently he has co-produced "Last Time", the third single from Canadian pop star [[George Nozuka]]'s hit album, ''[[Believe (George Nozuka album)|Believe]]''. "Last Time" peaked at No. 1 on the [[Much Music]] DAILY 10 after only being released a few months before.
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_%22Royalty%22_Hamilton
 
*https://www.thesingerscompany.com/
Hamilton graduated from [[Berklee College of Music]] in [[Boston]] where he earned a Music Business Masters certificate, as well as a Professional Artist Management certificate.<ref name="berkleemusic.com">{{cite web |url=http://network.www.berkleemusic.com/public_profile/IamRH3 |title=Berkleemusic RH3 Profile |publisher=berkleemusic.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-26}}</ref>
*https://www.instagram.com/thesingerscompany/
 
*https://www.facebook.com/RoyHamiltonIII/
==Production career==
*https://www.beyondthestagemagazine.com/roy-hamilton-iii-tommy-brown/
In 2001, Hamilton began to study under [[Teddy Riley (producer)|Teddy Riley]] crafting a No. 1 hit, [[Stutter (Joe song)|"Stutter"]].<ref name="caribbeanemagazine.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.caribbeanemagazine.com/2011/05/r-singer-joe-for-cfw-international.html |title=R&B Singer Joe for CFW International |publisher=caribbeanemagazine.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-26}}</ref><ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/80470/joes-stutter-scores-third-week-at-no-1 |title=Joe Stutter scored 3rd week at No.1 |publisher=billboard.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-26}}</ref> Also [[Shout (Isley Brothers song)|"Shout"]] for [[Michael Jackson]]. In 2004 During a two-week period in Los Angeles, Hamilton & [[Britney Spears]] worked closely for ''[[In the Zone]]'' album. During the same year [[Capitol Records]] signed Hamilton as Director Of A&R, making him the youngest African-American executive in the companies history. Since 2002 Roy has also been instrumental in developing songwriters, as well as producers, like [[Tommy Brown (record producer)]] ("[[Just Can't Get Enough (The Black Eyed Peas song)|Just Can't Get Enough]]", [[The Black Eyed Peas]]), Rob A! (“[[Disturbia (song)|Disturbia]]” -[[Rihanna]]) and The Jackie Boyz (“[[Eenie Meenie]]” -[[Justin Bieber]]).
*https://www.bigsound.blog/blog/roy-hamilton-iii-produces-soul/pop-single-for-guordan-banks-be-so-kind-exclusive-interview
 
*https://essentiallypop.com/epop/tag/roy-hamilton-iii/
In 2006, Hamilton worked closely with [[Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds]] producing songs for Kristinia Debarge, The Cheetah Girls and many others. In 2008 Hamilton was a new mentor with a new joint venture at [[Asylum Records]]/[[Warner Music Group]]. He also worked closely with [[Pras Michel]]. They worked together on several projects, including ''Experience Magic''. Hamilton was credited as Co-Executive producer. He was also co-producer for [[Keri Hilson]]'s track "Can You Do It" which samples "[[My Jamaican Guy]]" and has taken very positive feedback as a future single. In 2009 Hamilton Co-wrote and Co-Produced "Its Gotta Be Love" for [[Kristinia DeBarge]]  Hamilton also co-produced the song "[[Number One (R. Kelly song)|Number One]]" by [[R. Kelly]], featuring [[Keri Hilson]].<ref name="pressofatlanticcity.com2">{{cite web|url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_1dd092e0-d764-55eb-825b-5bf47c435e19.html/ |title=Southern New Jersey Brothers Find Success |publisher=pressofatlanticcity.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-06}}</ref><ref name="theboombox.com">{{cite web|url=http://theboombox.com/r-kelly-announces-track-list-featured-guests-for-untitled/ |title=R. Kelly Announces Track List For Untitled |publisher=theboombox.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-02}}</ref><ref name="thehypefactor.com">{{cite web |url=http://thehypefactor.com/r-kelly-feat-keri-hilson-number-one/biography/ |title=r kelly featuring Keri Hilson Number 1 |publisher=thehypefactor.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-07 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*https://www.amazon.ca/Welcome-Modern-Artist-Development-Hamilton-ebook/dp/B0792S99H1
*https://indiepulsemusic.com/2019/12/05/multi-platinum-producer-and-canadian-pop-phenom-combine-for-irresistible-new-single/
In 2010, Hamilton contributed two cast songs "Blush" and "Dreams" to ''[[Standing Ovation (2010 Film)|Standing Ovation]]'' The Musical Movie produced by [[James Brolin]] written and directed by [[Stewart Raffill]].<ref name="broadwayworld.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/philadelphia/article/Brolin-Lewis-Kirman-Release-Standing-Ovation-Movie-Musical-Jul-16-20100628# |title=Brolin Lewis Kirman Release Standing-Ovation Movie Musical |publisher=broadway.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-26}}</ref> The soundtrack for Standing Ovation was released by Kenliworth Films on May 25, 2010, on AmazonMP3.<ref name="amazon">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PK21OU |title=Standing Ovation (Music From The Motion Picture): Various Artists: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-24}}</ref>
 
In 2015, Hamilton produced and co-wrote Ana Golja's recording of "I Feel So Good" for the ''[[Full Out]]'' soundtrack. '''''Full Out''''', also known as '''''Full Out: The Ariana Berlin Movie''''', is a 2016 [[drama]] young-adult [[TV movie]] based on the life story of American [[gymnast]] [[Ariana Berlin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3977462/|title=Full Out (2015)|date=11 September 2015|work=IMDb}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=210252618|title=Ariana Berlin Movie Airs Aug. 9|work=uclabruins.com}}</ref>
 
In 2018, Hamilton wrote and arranged "Warriors with [[Warren Dean Flandez]] for the gospel crossover album ''Speak'', which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Inspirational charts and #20 on the iTunes overall charts Top 100.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.delta-optimist.com/entertainment/tsawwassen-recording-artist-nominated-for-a-juno-1.23628670|title=Tsawwassen recording artist nominated for a Juno|last=Jacques|first=Ian|website=Delta Optimist|access-date=2019-05-31}}</ref> ''Speak'' won the GMA Covenant Gospel Music Awards for Album of The Year.
 
In 2020, Roy signed an exclusive agreement with the U.S.A./Canada based record label, '''''The Singer's Company Inc.''''', as the [[artist and repertoire|Director of A&R]] to develop their emerging music artists internationally. The company represents singers, songwriters and producer in multiple genres.
 
==Production discography==
 
===Singles===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|Year
! style="text-align:center;"|Artist
! style="text-align:center;"|Song
! style="text-align:center;"|Notes
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|1998
|align="left"|[[Kelly Price]] ft. [[R. Kelly]] & [[Ron Isley]]
|align="left"|[[Friend of Mine (Kelly Price song)|"Friend of Mine (Rmx)"]]
|align="left"|No. 1 R&B, No. 12 Pop
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2001
|align="left"|[[Joe (singer)|Joe]]
|align="left"|[[Stutter (Joe song)|"Stutter"]]
|align="left"|No. 1 Pop, No. 1 R&B, No. 7 [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2001
|align="left"|[[K-Ci & JoJo]]
|align="left"|"Wanna Do You Right"
|align="left"|No. 60 R&B
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2002
|align="left"|[[Michael Jackson]]
|align="left"|[[Shout (Isley Brothers song)|"Shout"]]
|align="left"|b-side of [[Cry (Michael Jackson song)|"Cry"]] int'l release
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2008
|align="left"|Cene (& remix ft. [[Shawty Lo]])
|align="left"|"My Bumper"
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2008
|align="left"|[[George Nozuka]]
|align="left"|"Last Time"
|align="left"|Top 10 Canada
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2009
|align="left"|[[R. Kelly]] ft. [[Keri Hilson]]
|align="left"|[[Number One (R. Kelly song)|"Number One"]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2018
|align="left"|Ezra Romanov
|align="left"|"Affirmation"
|align="left"|
|-
|}
 
===Contributions to full-length albums and compilation albums===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|Year
! style="text-align:center;"|Artist
! style="text-align:center;"|Album
! style="text-align:center;"|Track(s)
! style="text-align:center;"|Label
! style="text-align:center;"|Certification
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|1998
|align="left"|[[Kelly Price]]
|align="left"|''[[Soul of a Woman (Kelly Price album)|Soul of a Woman]]''
|align="left"|"[[Friend of Mine (Kelly Price song)|Friend of Mine]]" ft. [[R. Kelly]] & [[Ron Isley]]
|align="left"|[[Island Def Jam Music Group|Island]]
|align="left"|2× Platinum
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|1998
|align="left"|[[R. Kelly]]
|align="left"|[[R. (R. Kelly album)|''R.'']]
|align="left"|"We Ride" ft. [[Jay-Z]], [[Cam'ron]], [[Noreaga]] & Vegas Cats (rap before [[Jay-Z]])
|align="left"|[[Jive Records|Jive]]
|align="left"|Diamond
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|1999
|align="left"|[[Nas]]
|align="left"|''[[Nastradamus]]''
|align="left"|"Big Girl Now", "New World"
|align="left"|[[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
|align="left"|Platinum
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2000
|align="left"|[[Samantha Mumba]]
|align="left"|''[[Gotta Tell You]]''
|align="left"|"The Boy" (UK), "The Boy" ft. [[will.i.am]] (US)
|align="left"|[[Polydor]]/[[Interscope]]
|align="left"|4× Platinum
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2000
|align="left"|[[K-Ci & JoJo]]
|align="left"|[[X (K-Ci & JoJo album)|''X'']]
|align="left"|"Wanna Do You Right"
|align="left"|[[MCA Records|MCA]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2001
|align="left"|[[N'Sync]]
|align="left"|[[Celebrity (album)|''Celebrity'']]
|align="left"|"Falling" (int'l rls. bonus track)
|align="left"|[[Jive Records|Jive]]
|align="left"|8× Platinum
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2002
|align="left"|[[Michael Jackson]]
|align="left"|[[Invincible (Michael Jackson album)|''Invincible'']] (int'l rls.)
|align="left"|[[Shout (Isley Brothers song)|"Shout"]] (Co-prod. w/ [[Teddy Riley (producer)|Teddy Riley]])
|align="left"|[[Epic Records|Epic]]
|align="left"|Diamond
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2002
|align="left"|[[Joe (singer)|Joe]]
|align="left"|[[My Name Is Joe (album)|''My Name Is Joe'']]
|align="left"|[[Stutter (Joe song)|"Stutter”]] [https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/joe/16897
|align="left"|[[Epic Records|Epic]]
|align="left"|Diamond
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2002
|align="left"|[[Keith Sweat]]
|align="left"|[[Rebirth (Keith Sweat album)|''Rebirth'']]
|align="left"|"Gots to Have It", "Anything Goes", "Ladies Night", "100% All Man", "The Right Stuff", "What Is It"
|align="left"|[[Elektra Records|Elektra]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2003
|align="left"|[[Joe (singer)|Joe]]
|align="left"|''[[And Then]]''
|align="left"|"Sweeter Than Sugar", "And Then", "Street Dreams"
|align="left"|[[Jive Records|Jive]]
|align="left"|Gold
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2003
|align="left"|[[Britney Spears]]
|align="left"|''[[In The Zone]]''
|align="left"|"(I Got That) Boom Boom"
|align="left"|[[Jive Records|Jive]]
|align="left"|Diamond
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2004
|align="left"|[[Houston (singer)|Houston]]
|align="left"|''[[It's Already Written]]''
|align="left"|"Twizala"
|align="left"|[[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
|align="left"|Gold
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2004
|align="left"|[[Guerilla Black]]
|align="left"|''[[Guerilla City]]''
|align="left"|"Sunrise"
|align="left"|[[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2004
|align="left"|[[Eamon (singer)|Eamon]]
|align="left"|''[[I Don't Want You Back]]''
|align="left"|"Girl Act Right", "Rather Be With You"
|align="left"|[[Jive Records|Jive]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2008
|align="left"|[[George Nozuka]]
|align="left"|[[Believe (George Nozuka album)|''Believe'']]
|align="left"|"Last Time"
|align="left"|HC Entertainment
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2009
|align="left"|[[Keri Hilson]]
|align="left"|[[In a Perfect World...|''In A Perfect World'']]
|align="left"|"Do It" (iTunes bonus track)
|align="left"|[[Mosley Music Group|Mosley]]/[[Zone 4 (record label)|Zone-4]]/[[Interscope]]
|align="left"|Gold
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2009
|align="left"|[[Kristinia DeBarge]]
|align="left"|[[Exposed (Kristinia DeBarge album)|''Exposed'']]
|align="left"|"It's Gotta Be Love" (co-prod. w/ [[Babyface (musician)|Babyface]])
|align="left"|Sodapop/[[Island Def Jam Music Group|Island]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2015
|align="left"|[[Ana Golja]]
|align="left"|''[[Full Out]]'' Movie Soundtrack
|align="left"|"I Feel So Good"
|align="left"|
|align="left”|Gold
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2018
|align="left"|[[Warren Dean Flandez]]
|align="left"|''[[Speak (Warren Dean Flandez album)|Speak]]''
|align="left”|"Warriors"
|align="left"|
|align="left"|
|}
 
===Special projects: Television and film===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|Year
! style="text-align:center;"|Album
! style="text-align:center;"|Artist – Track (role)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|1998
|align="left"|[[Belly (film)|''Belly'' Movie Soundtrack]]
|align="left"|Lady - "No Way In, No Way Out" (co-prod. & background vocals)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|1999
|align="left"|[[Life (soundtrack)|''Life'' Movie Soundtrack]]
|align="left"|[[Destiny's Child]] ft. Mocha - "Stimulate Me" (co-prod.), Talent ft. Vegas Cats - "Every Which Way" (vocals)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2015
|align="left"|''[[Full Out]]'' Movie Soundtrack
|align="left"|[[Ana Golja]] I Feel So Good (Produced By Roy "Royalty" Hamilton)
|}
 
===Unreleased projects===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! style="text-align:center;"|Year
! style="text-align:center;"|Artist
! style="text-align:center;"|Album
! style="text-align:center;"|Track
! style="text-align:center;"|Label
! style="text-align:center;"|Notes
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2010
|align="left"|[[Pleasure P]]
|align="left"|''Suppertime''
|align="left"|"Baby It's Over"
|align="left"|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2010
|align="left"|Bayje
|align="left"|upcoming album
|align="left"|"Wonderland"
|align="left"|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
|align="left"|
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|2010
|align="left"|[[JoJo (singer)|JoJo]]
|align="left"|[[All I Want Is Everything (album)|''All I Want Is Everything'']]
|align="left"|"Take Me (Around the World)"
|align="left"|[[Blackground]]/[[Interscope]]
|align="left"|
|}
 
==Charts==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!align="left"|Chart (2001–2009)
!align="left"|Peak<br/>position
|-
|align="left"|U.S. Billboard Hot 100 [[Joe (singer)|Joe]] featuring [[Mystikal]] "[[Stutter (Joe song)|Stutter]]"<ref name="Ariana">[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=345&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Bubbling+Under+R%26amp%3BB%2FHip-Hop+Singles&ci=3109991&cdi=10250497&cid=07%2F25%2F2009 ]{{dead link|date=June 2014}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|-
|align="left"|U.S. Billboard Hot 100 [[Joe (singer)|Joe]] featuring [[Mystikal]] "[[Stutter (Joe song)|Stutter]]” [https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/joe/16897
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|-
|align="left"|U.S. Billboard Hot 100 [[K-Ci & JoJo]] "Wanna Do You Right"<ref name="Ariana" />
| style="text-align:center;"|10
|-
|align="left"|U.S. Billboard R&B 100 [[Profyle]]  "[[Liar (Profyle song)|Liar]]"<ref name="Ariana" />
| style="text-align:center;"|1
|-
|align="left"|Canadian Singles Charts [[George Nozuka]] featuring Hamilton "Last Time"<ref name="Ariana" />
| style="text-align:center;"|5
|-Add
|align="left"|U.S. Billboard R&B 100 [[R. Kelly]] featuring [[Keri Hilson]] "[[Number One (R. Kelly song)|Number One]]"<ref name="Ariana" />
| style="text-align:center;"|8
|}
 
==References==
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Roy Hamilton III
Birth nameRoy Hamilton III
Also known asRH3
OriginQueens, New York,
United States
GenresPop, electro house, R&B, hip hop, rock, gospel
Occupation(s)Record producer, Songwriter, A&R
Years active1997–present (Professionally)
Labels
Associated actsRoy Hamilton Sr., Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Teddy Riley, Tommy Brown, Mia Martina, R. Kelly, Keri Hilson, Keith Sweat, George Nozuka, NSYNC, Joe, The Cheetah Girls, Ana Golja,
Websitehttps://www.thesingerscompany.com/

Roy Hamilton III (born in Queens, New York) is an American Grammy nominated/multi-award-winning music producer, songwriter and Berklee College of Music graduate. Best known as a Pop, Christian Gospel, and R&B songwriter and record producer. He is also the grandson of the legendary American singer Roy Hamilton Sr. Best known for hit songs like, "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Unchained Melody”, "You Can Have Her” and many more.

Hamilton scored his first Number 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit when he co-wrote and co-produced "Stutter" for Multi-platinum R&B singer Joe.[1] In 2002 Hamilton executive produced the Keith Sweat album Rebirth, which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard R&B Charts. Working largely with his brother, Raphael "Riffraph" Hamilton & Anthony M. Jones, Hamilton has worked with acts such as Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Samantha Mumba & 'NSYNC.

In 2004 Hamilton was hired as the Director of A&R for Capitol Records in Hollywood, California becoming the youngest African-American record label executive in the history of the company. During his years at Capitol Records, he assisted Andy Slater & Steve Prudholme in signing and releasing many acts including MIMS & J. Holiday. In 2006 Hamilton was hired by long-time friend Adrienne Bailon as musical director for her Cheetah Girls 2 summer world tour. That tour is their highest-grossing tour to date. Most recently he has co-produced "Last Time", the third single from Canadian pop star George Nozuka's hit album, Believe. "Last Time" peaked at No. 1 on the Much Music DAILY 10 after only being released a few months before.

Hamilton graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston where he earned a Music Business Masters certificate, as well as a Professional Artist Management certificate.[2]

Production career[edit | edit source]

In 2001, Hamilton began to study under Teddy Riley crafting a No. 1 hit, "Stutter".[3][4] Also "Shout" for Michael Jackson. In 2004 During a two-week period in Los Angeles, Hamilton & Britney Spears worked closely for In the Zone album. During the same year Capitol Records signed Hamilton as Director Of A&R, making him the youngest African-American executive in the companies history. Since 2002 Roy has also been instrumental in developing songwriters, as well as producers, like Tommy Brown (record producer) ("Just Can't Get Enough", The Black Eyed Peas), Rob A! (“Disturbia” -Rihanna) and The Jackie Boyz (“Eenie Meenie” -Justin Bieber).

In 2006, Hamilton worked closely with Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds producing songs for Kristinia Debarge, The Cheetah Girls and many others. In 2008 Hamilton was a new mentor with a new joint venture at Asylum Records/Warner Music Group. He also worked closely with Pras Michel. They worked together on several projects, including Experience Magic. Hamilton was credited as Co-Executive producer. He was also co-producer for Keri Hilson's track "Can You Do It" which samples "My Jamaican Guy" and has taken very positive feedback as a future single. In 2009 Hamilton Co-wrote and Co-Produced "Its Gotta Be Love" for Kristinia DeBarge Hamilton also co-produced the song "Number One" by R. Kelly, featuring Keri Hilson.[5][6][7]

In 2010, Hamilton contributed two cast songs "Blush" and "Dreams" to Standing Ovation The Musical Movie produced by James Brolin written and directed by Stewart Raffill.[8] The soundtrack for Standing Ovation was released by Kenliworth Films on May 25, 2010, on AmazonMP3.[9]

In 2015, Hamilton produced and co-wrote Ana Golja's recording of "I Feel So Good" for the Full Out soundtrack. Full Out, also known as Full Out: The Ariana Berlin Movie, is a 2016 drama young-adult TV movie based on the life story of American gymnast Ariana Berlin.[10][11]

In 2018, Hamilton wrote and arranged "Warriors with Warren Dean Flandez for the gospel crossover album Speak, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Inspirational charts and #20 on the iTunes overall charts Top 100.[12] Speak won the GMA Covenant Gospel Music Awards for Album of The Year.

In 2020, Roy signed an exclusive agreement with the U.S.A./Canada based record label, The Singer's Company Inc., as the Director of A&R to develop their emerging music artists internationally. The company represents singers, songwriters and producer in multiple genres.

Production discography[edit | edit source]

Singles[edit | edit source]

Year Artist Song Notes
1998 Kelly Price ft. R. Kelly & Ron Isley "Friend of Mine (Rmx)" No. 1 R&B, No. 12 Pop
2001 Joe "Stutter" No. 1 Pop, No. 1 R&B, No. 7 UK
2001 K-Ci & JoJo "Wanna Do You Right" No. 60 R&B
2002 Michael Jackson "Shout" b-side of "Cry" int'l release
2008 Cene (& remix ft. Shawty Lo) "My Bumper"
2008 George Nozuka "Last Time" Top 10 Canada
2009 R. Kelly ft. Keri Hilson "Number One"
2018 Ezra Romanov "Affirmation"

Contributions to full-length albums and compilation albums[edit | edit source]

Year Artist Album Track(s) Label Certification
1998 Kelly Price Soul of a Woman "Friend of Mine" ft. R. Kelly & Ron Isley Island 2× Platinum
1998 R. Kelly R. "We Ride" ft. Jay-Z, Cam'ron, Noreaga & Vegas Cats (rap before Jay-Z) Jive Diamond
1999 Nas Nastradamus "Big Girl Now", "New World" Columbia Platinum
2000 Samantha Mumba Gotta Tell You "The Boy" (UK), "The Boy" ft. will.i.am (US) Polydor/Interscope 4× Platinum
2000 K-Ci & JoJo X "Wanna Do You Right" MCA
2001 N'Sync Celebrity "Falling" (int'l rls. bonus track) Jive 8× Platinum
2002 Michael Jackson Invincible (int'l rls.) "Shout" (Co-prod. w/ Teddy Riley) Epic Diamond
2002 Joe My Name Is Joe "Stutter” [https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/joe/16897 Epic Diamond
2002 Keith Sweat Rebirth "Gots to Have It", "Anything Goes", "Ladies Night", "100% All Man", "The Right Stuff", "What Is It" Elektra
2003 Joe And Then "Sweeter Than Sugar", "And Then", "Street Dreams" Jive Gold
2003 Britney Spears In The Zone "(I Got That) Boom Boom" Jive Diamond
2004 Houston It's Already Written "Twizala" Capitol Gold
2004 Guerilla Black Guerilla City "Sunrise" Virgin
2004 Eamon I Don't Want You Back "Girl Act Right", "Rather Be With You" Jive
2008 George Nozuka Believe "Last Time" HC Entertainment
2009 Keri Hilson In A Perfect World "Do It" (iTunes bonus track) Mosley/Zone-4/Interscope Gold
2009 Kristinia DeBarge Exposed "It's Gotta Be Love" (co-prod. w/ Babyface) Sodapop/Island
2015 Ana Golja Full Out Movie Soundtrack "I Feel So Good" Gold
2018 Warren Dean Flandez Speak "Warriors"

Special projects: Television and film[edit | edit source]

Year Album Artist – Track (role)
1998 Belly Movie Soundtrack Lady - "No Way In, No Way Out" (co-prod. & background vocals)
1999 Life Movie Soundtrack Destiny's Child ft. Mocha - "Stimulate Me" (co-prod.), Talent ft. Vegas Cats - "Every Which Way" (vocals)
2015 Full Out Movie Soundtrack Ana Golja I Feel So Good (Produced By Roy "Royalty" Hamilton)

Unreleased projects[edit | edit source]

Year Artist Album Track Label Notes
2010 Pleasure P Suppertime "Baby It's Over" Atlantic
2010 Bayje upcoming album "Wonderland" Atlantic
2010 JoJo All I Want Is Everything "Take Me (Around the World)" Blackground/Interscope

Charts[edit | edit source]

Chart (2001–2009) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Joe featuring Mystikal "Stutter"[13] 1
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Joe featuring Mystikal "Stutter” [https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/joe/16897 1
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 K-Ci & JoJo "Wanna Do You Right"[13] 10
U.S. Billboard R&B 100 Profyle "Liar"[13] 1
Canadian Singles Charts George Nozuka featuring Hamilton "Last Time"[13] 5
U.S. Billboard R&B 100 R. Kelly featuring Keri Hilson "Number One"[13] 8

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Joe And His Orchestra". mtv.com. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  2. ↑ "Berkleemusic RH3 Profile". berkleemusic.com. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  3. ↑ "R&B Singer Joe for CFW International". caribbeanemagazine.com. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  4. ↑ "Joe Stutter scored 3rd week at No.1". billboard.com. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  5. ↑ "Southern New Jersey Brothers Find Success". pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
  6. ↑ "R. Kelly Announces Track List For Untitled". theboombox.com. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  7. ↑ "r kelly featuring Keri Hilson Number 1". thehypefactor.com. Retrieved 2014-06-07.[permanent dead link]
  8. ↑ "Brolin Lewis Kirman Release Standing-Ovation Movie Musical". broadway.com. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  9. ↑ "Standing Ovation (Music From The Motion Picture): Various Artists: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-11-24.
  10. ↑ "Full Out (2015)". IMDb. 11 September 2015.
  11. ↑ "Ariana Berlin Movie Airs Aug. 9". uclabruins.com.
  12. ↑ Jacques, Ian. "Tsawwassen recording artist nominated for a Juno". Delta Optimist. Retrieved 2019-05-31.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 [1][dead link]
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