Van Hunt
Van Hunt Jr., born March 8, 1970 in Dayton, Ohio, is an American
singer-songwriter, multi‑instrumentalist, and producer. He began playing drums
at seven and saxophone at eight, later adding bass, keyboards, and guitar while
performing with the rock band Royalty. Hunt moved to Atlanta in 1996, where he
produced hip‑hop demos that led to a management deal with Randy Jackson in 2002.
He released his self‑titled debut album in 2004, featuring singles "Down Here in
Hell (With You)", "Dust", and "Seconds of Pleasure", earning a Grammy nomination
for Best Urban/Alternative Performance. ...
