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What Were You Hoping For
''What Were You Hoping For?'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Van Hunt. It was released on September 27, 2011, by his independent record label, independent label Godless Hotspot in a joint venture with distributor Thirty Tigers. The album is the follow-up to Hunt's 2006 record ''On the Jungle Floor'' and follows a period of label conflict and mainstream obscurity for Hunt. Written and produced entirely by the singer, ''What Were You Hoping For?'' was recorded in sessions at the Los Angeles studio Santa Fe Tracking Station. Hunt applied a minimalist recording approach and worked with a backing band comprising drummer Ruth Price, percussionist Melissa Mattey, and keyboardist Peter Dyer. The album expands on his previous music's blend of contemporary R&B, R&B and rock music forms. Hunt sought to achieve a rawer musical aesthetic and incorporated rough rhythms, rock dynamics (music), dynamics, and studio effects. Inspired by his exper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Hunt
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 would not be released until 2017. He self-released the compilation album ''Use in Case of Emergency'' in 2009. Early life Hunt was born in Dayton, Ohio and was raised by a single mother. His father, Van Hunt Sr., was a friend of Ohio Players drummer Jimmy "Diamond" Williams. Hunt took up the drums at age 7, and saxophone at the age of 8, later adding bass and keyboards.Foster, Saptosa (September 30, 2004).Good Van Hunting ". '' Creative Loafing''. Retrieved on December 8, 2007. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
