Van Hunt

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Born 8 March 1970.

US singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & producer

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Biography

Van Hunt (born March 8, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He released his debut album, Van Hunt, in 2004, and a follow-up, On the Jungle Floor, in 2006, both on Capitol Records. He won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for appearing on the tribute version of the Sly & the Family Stone song, "Family Affair", in 2007. He transitioned to Blue Note Records where his 2008 album, Popular, was shelved and never released. He self-released the compilation album Use In Case of Emergency in 2009.

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  1. Van Hunt 2004

    Review of Van Hunt

    Reviewed by Jack Smith

    ...the newcomer of the year has been found...

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