It's ready to Cam Anthony at the African World Festivalħ:15-8 p.m. "I've got a good few things coming," said Anthony, who turns 21 later this summer. He'll perform with his brother, Carter, a Philadelphia rapper, during his set Friday night at the African World Festival. After winning "The Voice" in spring 2021, Anthony, who is now based in Los Angeles, has had to adjust to being recognized much more. You can tell it was meant to be."Īnthony has come a long since then. They didn't become my managers until three years later but it was destined. ![]() Danny just made sure, 'T, I promise this will be a great fit.' That was my first performance ever. "I got to open for that," said Anthony, who also is managed by Dawn Foster. They had an upcoming show in Washington, D.C., and needed an opening act. Danny Love found Anthony on YouTube and showed his video to music manager Toya Hankins, who also manages renowned singer, Kem. "We wanted to make sure it was something personal and unique after the win on 'The Voice,'" he said.Īnthony was just an adolescent when his managers discovered him. I wanted to start with R&B because R&B is where my roots are but I wanted to definitely explore and EP will definitely show that."įor "Keep It Between Us," which has a definite funky vibe, Anthony worked with producer Black Monday among others. You're able to jump across different genres and reach out in many different ways. "I don't think it's too complicated to necessarily figure out a way to go," he said. It feels like home."Īnthony wowed audiences on "The Voice" last year, singing everything from Fine Young Cannibals' "She Drives Me Crazy" to "Feeling Good." Mac, the teen from Romeo, made it to the finals but finished fourth.īut when it came to picking one genre for Anthony's sultry new single from Republic Records - an EP is to follow - Anthony said it actually wasn't that hard. I really got to get a feel for the people. And I've been able to perform there a few times. I was able to just see the diverse minds and the creatives just at work, learning and working on their craft. ![]() "I got to really explore DIME (Detroit Institute of Music Education) when they were open and running. "It has a very creative feel to it," said Anthony. He said he loves Detroit because it reminds him of home. Anthony has significant ties to Detroit with most of his management team based in the city and he travels here often.
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