Van Hunt performs epic set for ‘Sound Opinions’

Van Hunt performs epic set for ‘Sound Opinions’
Van Hunt performs epic set for ‘Sound Opinions’

Van Hunt performs epic set for ‘Sound Opinions’

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Van Hunt’s full set

R&B maverick Van Hunt brought his band into our studios recently and did a scorching set of five songs mostly from his recent What Were You Hoping For? album. Above you can watch the entire performance of “Willie the Pimp,” “The Savage, Sincere L of P,” “Who Will Love Me in Winter,” “Watching You Go Crazy is Driving Me Insane,” and “Crossdresser” or check out each song below and listen to this week’s Sound Opinions to hear the interview.

If you’re not familiar with Van Hunt, Sound Opinions co-host Jim DeRogatis chose What Were You Hoping For? as one of his top 40 releases of 2011, calling it “instantly accessible and equally stimulating to brain and booty.


Van Hunt performs “Willie The Pimp” (Frank Zappa cover)

Van Hunt performs “The Savage, Sincere L of P” (B-Side)

Van Hunt performs “Who Will Love Me in Winter” from Van Hunt (Blue Note)

Van Hunt performs “Watching You Go Crazy is Driving Me Insane” from What Were You Hoping For? (Godless Hotspot)

Van Hunt performs “Crossdresser” from What Were You Hoping For? (Godless Hotspot)