Twenty-three years ago Van Hunt saw his first song “Hopeless” get recorded by Dionne Farris and be released into the world. Farris’s interpretation matched and helped define the bohemian romance that took place in the film Love Jones. “Hopeless” is one of the reasons for the soundtrack’s appeal that isContinue Reading
Blue Note has released Van Hunt’s third album, Popular after it being shelved since 2007. Van Hunt created this album with an eye on the changes happening in the music industry. He almost became disillusioned about the record’s release but ultimately feels good about it finally being heard by hisContinue Reading
Van Hunt continues to release surprise albums with today’s introduction to his 8-song instrumental piano project called The Ivories. You can preview the music and buy it at his official site. Related posts: Van Hunt Announces US Headlining Tour, New Album What Were You Hoping For? Out Sept 27 VanContinue Reading
The Best of 2015 as compiled by Tamara Harris and Uther Blakwhel: THEESatisfaction EarthEE The Seattle duo follow-up 2012’a  AwE NaturalE with ambient meditations on ancestry, post-Blackness and the destruction of planet earth. [youtube id=”H5zRKAoDHBc”] Murs & 9th Wonder Brighter Daze The collaborators reunite for their sixth projectContinue Reading