Anissa ‘Bigg Sexyy’ Hampton – Voice, Vision, and Victory

Written by: Chantal Taylor/ The Legacy Magazine MS

Anissa Hampton, better known to audiences as “Bigg Sexyy,” is a powerhouse soul artist with roots in Chicago, Illinois, and a thriving career shaped in Jackson, Mississippi. Her love for music ignited at just three years old, and over the years she has transformed that passion into an extraordinary career bridging multiple genres—including Blues, Soul, Gospel, Opera, and Jazz.

Her artistry has taken her across stages with some of the industry’s most celebrated names, including Brian McKnight, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Benét, Regina Belle, Michel’le, and Bobby Rush. She has also lent her dynamic background vocals to icons such as Willie Clayton, Keeshea Pratt, and Calvin Richardson, further solidifying her reputation as an artist with unmatched versatility.

Recognition for her craft has been consistent throughout her career. In 2018, Anissa received her first major nomination for Female Artist of the Year at the Southern Soul Music Awards. Her single “Talk to Me” charted internationally, peaking at #6 and #10 in the UK in 2020, and earned her another nod as Female Vocalist of the Year at the Jackson Music Awards.

Her accolades continued to grow:

• R&B Band of the Year (2021)

.• Entertainer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year (2022)

• Entertainer of the Year at The Best of Mississippi Awards (2023)

• Multiple nominations in 2024, including Female Artist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, and R&B Group of the Year at the Jackson Music Awards

• In 2025, her artistry expanded into the Blues, earning nominations for Traditional Blues Artist of the Year and Band of the Year at the Soul Music Awards, alongside four additional Jackson Music Awards nominations

Since releasing her debut single “Big Sexy” in 2018, Anissa has captivated audiences with both her vocal power and storytelling ability. Recent singles such as “Doggone Shucky Ducky” and “Holding On (To Your Good Loving)” showcase her mastery of the Blues while hinting at the next chapter of her artistry. Fans can look forward to her upcoming Blues EP, Variations of Me 2, set to release soon on all major streaming platforms.

With her rich voice, commanding presence, and ever-growing list of accolades, Anissa “Bigg Sexyy” Hampton continues to prove she is not only a versatile artist but also an unstoppable force in modern soul and blues music.