Phillip David Hunter, a native of Los Angeles, grew up surrounded by a wide
variety of musical influences. With both parents being musicians themselves, the
sounds of jazz, gospel, classical, and popular music were a natural part of life.
At an early age Phillip began to sing, and with his father’s instruction and
accompaniment his gift flourished. After winning “Best Vocalist” honors for a single
performance his senior year in high school, Phillip knew he could take it to the next
level, turning professional at 18. A short time later, Phillip began singing with hard-
hitting gospel groups such as the Los Angeles Cathedral Choir, The Music & Arts
Seminar Choir, and the Anointed-7, further honing his craft. Soon he would sing on
the recordings of such artists as Michael Bolton, Enrique Iglesias, and Jennifer Paige.
Phillip also landed gigs backing-up Chaka Khan, Brian McKnight, Gloria Estefan,
John Tesh, Juan Gabrielle and also had the privilege of performing with
Peabo Bryson in a national tour production of “Raisin” playing the role of Asagi.
