A rose isn’t a rose without its thorns. Singer Anthony C. Hayes is the epitome of an R&B artist with a slight edge to him. Born Oct. 27, 1994, in Atlanta, GA, Hayes began his musical career rapping at the age of 12. After discovering his true gift of singing at the age of 15, he dreamt of being a well-known R&B singer His biggest influences are his family, overcoming struggles and hardships. Hayes recognizes R&B Singer August Alsina as his role model because of the similarities in their music content. Hayes and Alsina both express themselves through their music about life experiences rather than flashy and materialistic objects.

Within the next five years, Hayes plans to kickoff successful business virtues built off of his musical influence.

In Nov. 2014, he achieved local success by winning the WhoWerkin Contest. Hayes has also received extraordinary feedback on his first mixtape, “Making a Name for Myself I.”

As the previous debuted mixtape continues to soar the worldwide web, Hayes has given his fans and the world his second project, “Making a Name for Myself II.”

“Making A Name For Myself II” displays the heartfelt and raw talent of Mr. Anthony Hayes. Grab a cocktail, sit back and relax, and experience the melodic sounds of new school R&B.

“My ultimate goal as a well-rounded R&B singer is to continue making meaningful, inspirational and “conscious” music that will be not only heard, but “felt” by the people” says Hayes.Hayes has worked with Producer Will a Fool, Entertainer DC Young Fly, No Limit Records First Lady Miss Chee, Rippahouse Records Recording Artist KaMillion and more. He has also performed at several Atlanta venues such as: but not limited to; Harlem Nights, Club Ray ATL, Remix Lounge and more.

Recently, Hayes’ talent paid off after being nominated, and the receiving “The Best Male R&B Artist of the Year” award.