Anissa "Bigg Sexyy" Hampton

Anissa, a dynamic soul artist hailing from Chicago, Illinois, embarked on her musical journey at the tender age of three. After spending her early childhood years in the Windy City, she relocated to Jackson, Mississippi, where her musical talents flourished. Anissa's versatility shines through as she explores a wide array of genres, including Blues, Soul, R&B, Opera, and Jazz.

In 2018, Anissa made her mark in the music industry with the release of her debut single, “Big Sexy.” Since then, she has continued to captivate audiences with a series of singles, culminating in her latest release, “Doggone Shucky Ducky,” set to be featured on her first Blues EP entitled "Variations of Me 2", available soon on all major music platforms.

Throughout her career, Anissa has shared the stage with notable international and national artists, including Brian McKnight, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Benét, Regina Belle, Michel'le, and Bobby Rush. She has also provided background vocals for legendary soul singer Willie Clayton, as well as Keeshea Pratt and Calvin Richardson.

Anissa's exceptional talent has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. In 2018, she was nominated for “Female Artist of the Year” at the Southern Soul Music Awards. Her single “Talk to Me” charted at #6 and #10 on the UK charts in 2020, and she was nominated for “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the Jackson Music Awards that same year. Anissa won “R&B Band of the Year” in 2021, and in 2022, she was honored with “Entertainer of the Year” and “Female Artist of the Year” at the Jackson Music Awards. Her accolades continued in 2023 with nominations for “Female Artist of the Year” and “Entertainer of the Year” at the Jackson Music Awards, and “Female Artist of the Year” and “Band of the Year” at the Soul Music Awards, with a win for “Entertainer of the Year” at The Best of Mississippi Awards.

In 2024, Anissa is nominated once again for “Female Artist of the Year,” “Entertainer of the Year,” and “R&B Group of the Year” at the Jackson Music Awards, continuing her impressive streak of recognition in the industry.