A Drummer, A Writer, & A Lyricist, She's All of It

Athena Hamilton.
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When you look at her, you may assume that she's a quiet, shy young woman, but once you sit down and chat with her, you learn she's completely different. When she's alone, she’s mellow and chill, but the life of the party and the adventurous one when she’s out with her friends. That young woman is Athena Hamilton.

Hamilton is a 20-year-old native of Savannah, Georgia.

Growing up, Hamilton was a small, but tough little girl. Up until the age 10, she experienced bullying first hand, which caused her to become angry. Being bullied cause Hamilton to be involved in several fights in school.

To defend herself and help with her anger issues Hamilton’s parents signed her up for Taekwondo.

Off Guard of Athena

"Taekwondo had become therapy for my anger," Hamilton said. 

Having older brother, Narada Hamilton, as a key role model, he inspired Hamilton to pick up an instrument. She joined band in the 5^th grade.

Hamilton is currently a junior at South Carolina State University, where she also participates in the school’s marching band, Marching 101.

She continued to follow her brother’s footsteps, when she decided to attend SC State and join the Marching 101.

“He was a student here, he wasn’t able to graduate,” Hamilton said, “so it’s like I got to fulfill something he didn’t.”

Hamilton has always had a desire to be apart of the Marching 101. She started following the band when she was 13 or 14-years-old. She is currently a tenor player in the Marching 101.

Before a performance with the marching 101.

“I love playing drums,” Hamilton expressed.

Not only was she inspired by her brother, but also by rapper, J. Cole. Hamilton decided to pursue her degree in journalism, like J. Cole did when he was a student in college.

“I knew journalism would let me write what I wanted to write,” Hamilton said.

As her time whines down at SC State, Hamilton spends her time writing music, being active in the music studio, and networking with others in the entertainment and music field.

After graduating Hamilton would like to get in the music industry as a lyricist or a ghost writer.

“Behind the scenes writers get paid the most money,” Hamilton explained.

Hamilton may appear quiet and shy, but it’s several layers to her. Check out Hamilton’s personal blog, Suite Dreams or her latest hits on SoundCloud.

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