Van Hunt
Van Hunt | |
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Van Hunt at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena in Pasadena, California, July 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 8, 1970 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Neo soul, funk, rock |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, saxophone |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Capitol (2001–2006) Blue Note (2007) Godless Hotspot/Thirty Tigers (2011–present) |
Partner(s) | Halle Berry (2020–present; engaged) |
| Website | vanhunt |
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Van Hunt Jr. (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 was not released until 2017. He self-released the compilation album Use in Case of Emergency in 2009.