Today we’d like to introduce you to Tracy Hamlin.
Hi Tracy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born into a musical family in Baltimore, Maryland. My three brothers would imitate the Temptations and The Jackson 5 and they’d perform for guests at our home. If one was absent, I would fill in for them! If they were all there, I would get so upset! That led to my decision to go solo at five years old. When neighbors had guests, they’d pay me to come sing. When I was 11 years old, I auditioned for a popular local band in Baltimore. During the audition, everyone thought it was cute because this little girl wanted to come audition for a prominent band. But when I sang, they hired me and I performed with them just a few days later. I also participated in (and won) several talent shows and pageants including Hal Jackson’s Ms. Talented Teen Maryland and Ms. Baltimore.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I was always a versatile artist, and that has been both a blessing and a curse. It’s been such a blessing to not allow any one genre to define me and to be able to create the art that I wanted to create. But at the same time, people like to pigeonhole artists into one group. It was a challenge to find my audience, but with time I was able to create a fanbase that really understood me and the music I make. When labels were not able to see the blessing in my versatility, I started my own label, DMH Records, allowed to record the music I wanted to. I named the label after my mother, Dorothy Marie Hamlin. With that, I’ve been able to create my own opportunities. And I continue to do so!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a Soul and House Diva who is known for her powerhouse vocals. My special blend of jazz and R&B creates a unique sound, and my signature powerhouse vocals on dance tracks make my records special. What sets me apart from other artists is that the work that I create and the songs that I write are unique to me. With every song that I sing, I show listeners my authentic self because the songs that I write are based off of my own personal experiences. I’m very proud of that.
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
I started a Sweet Jazz Concert Series that allowed me to share my love of jazz music with other people while also using music as a catalyst to give back to the community via music scholarships and donations to local charities. I am so very excited to announce that the next concert will be taking place on August 6, 2022 in Loudoun County VA, and features Eric Essix and myself! If you’d like more information, you can go to sweetjazzconcerts.com!
Contact Info:
- Website: tracyhamlin.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracyhamlinmusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.hamlinlandry
- Other: sweetjazzconcerts.com
Image Credits:
Photos courtesy of: EyeImagery, Crystale Vail Spearman
