Van Hunt Jr. is an American musician known for his work as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He gained recognition with his debut album "Van Hunt" in 2004 and its follow-up "On the Jungle Floor" in 2006, both released under Capitol Records. His collaboration on the tribute version of Sly & the Family Stone's "Family Affair" earned him a Grammy Award in 2007. Despite signing with Blue Note Records, his 2008 album "Popular" faced delays and was eventually released in 2017. In the interim, he released the compilation album "Use in Case of Emergency" independently in 2009.
Van Hunt Jr. was born on March 8, 1970.
In 1996, Van Hunt moved to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College but dropped out and began producing hip-hop demos.
The earliest recordings compiled in "Use in Case of Emergency" date back to 1997.
Van Hunt co-wrote "Hopeless" for Dionne Farris, which was featured in the film "Love Jones" in 1997.
Van Hunt collaborated with Rahsaan Patterson and Cree Summer on their respective albums in 1999.
Van Hunt recorded a significant portion of his debut album in 2000.
Van Hunt signed with Capitol Records in 2001.
Van Hunt collaborated with Joi on the single "Missing You" and met his future manager, Randy Jackson, in 2002.
Van Hunt's debut album, "Van Hunt," was released in February 2004 and was later nominated for a Grammy.
Van Hunt released his debut album, "Van Hunt," in 2004.
The latest recordings compiled in "Use in Case of Emergency" are from 2005.
The tribute album "Different Strokes by Different Folks," featuring Van Hunt's Grammy-winning performance, was released in 2006.
Van Hunt collaborated with Nikka Costa on Sam Moore's album and with Count Bass D on "Act Your Waist Size" in 2006.
Van Hunt released his second album, "On the Jungle Floor," in 2006 and collaborated with artists like Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys.
Van Hunt released his second album, "On the Jungle Floor," in 2006.
Van Hunt released the EP "The Popular Machine" on August 7, 2007.
Blue Note Records decided not to release Van Hunt's album "Popular" in December 2007.
In 2007, Van Hunt won a Grammy Award for his collaboration on the cover of "Family Affair".
Van Hunt won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for "Family Affair" in 2007.
Van Hunt's album "Popular" was initially scheduled for release on January 15, 2008.
Van Hunt addressed the shelving of "Popular" on his MySpace blog in January 2008.
Van Hunt began recording his fourth album in June 2008.
Van Hunt toured the U.S. in July and August 2008.
Van Hunt's album "Popular" was shelved by Blue Note Records in 2008.
Van Hunt released the compilation album "Use in Case of Emergency" in May 2009.
Van Hunt discussed his future plans in an interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in July 2009.
Van Hunt reflected on his Grammy win in an interview with The Athens Blur Magazine in 2009.
Van Hunt self-released the compilation album "Use in Case of Emergency" in 2009.
Van Hunt performed at a tribute concert for Curtis Mayfield at Atlanta Symphony Hall on July 16, 2010.
On June 14, 2011, Van Hunt announced the release of his new song "June" and his upcoming album.
Van Hunt provided updates on his album throughout 2014 through PledgeMusic.
Van Hunt announced his new album, "The Fun Rises, the Fun Sets," in March 2015.
Van Hunt released the album "The Fun Rises, the Fun Sets" on May 5, 2015.
"Popular" by Van Hunt was officially released in August 2017.
Van Hunt's album "Popular" was officially released in 2017 after being shelved for almost a decade.
Van Hunt began a relationship with actress Halle Berry in April 2020.
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