Avant
Biography
Hailed as the "new voice of ghetto soul" and acknowledged as the first act signed to NBA great Magic Johnson's Magic Johnson Music, Cleveland native Avant celebrated the MCA Records release of his debut album, My Thoughts, on May 2, 2000. Around the same time, the 22-year-old singer/songwriter was enjoying a Top Five Billboard R&B/hip-hop hit single, "Separated." The video for the song was getting massive play on cable channels BET and The Box. Avant's style of modern soul owes heavily to singer R. Kelly. Originally, Avant's manager, Eric Payton, released "Separated" in January 1998 on his Payton Entertainment label. The single began getting airplay on top-rated radio station WGCI in Chicago before eventually being included on the 1999 MCA compilation Summer Heat. The singer/songwriter wrote "Separated" based on his feelings following a failed romantic relationship. Avant felt that the Lord had blessed him enough for being allowed to put his sadness down on paper. Recorded in Chicago, My Thoughts was produced by accomplished multi-instrumentalist Steve Huff. Huff and Avant's overall high-quality musicianship gives My Thoughts a refreshing depth.
Selected Discography
U make lovely songs,such romantic and sweet melodies coming from an amazing man.
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I met Avant a few years back, and what an amazing voice this little man has.
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WHEN HE CAME OUT WITH SEPARATED I WAS JUST GETTING AWAY FROM MY X-HUSBAND AND THE MEANING OF THE SONG MADE ME REALIZE THAT IT WAS A GOOD THING I GOT SEPARATED. I LOVE TO MEET HIM AND ASK WHAT MADE HIM MAKE THAT SONG??
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avant please continue to due what you do when it comes to good music. lovyah
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I really dig Avant! His voice is wonderful! I actually seen him in concert in the Dubb (Wichita, KS.) I got a chance to take a picture with him! He seemed down-to-eart h . . Thanks Avant!
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OMG! Avant is one of my favorite artists of all time! I love the voice and his look! those lips! Wow!
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When you take and remake a song that was already a nice smooth hit and make it better....,T h a t my friend takes talent!!... My man has some skills!! This one's a keeper..
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WOW this song sailing is one of the best he has sung nice and pure and relaxing just clean lyrics
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darling ,darling, baby please keep up the excellent work that you do with music.
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I love so many of his songs I guess its safe to say I love him. Wonder if we will get something else out of him.... well see
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Avant can say things through his music that you can't say to that special someone. Just let Avant say it for you.
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Avant is not cute but his music is very soothing and relaxing nice smooth voice.
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i love the fact that his music is sexy and smooth. r-kelly and tyresse also falls in that group and tank
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He was really good in David Talbot's play! The one with Morris Chestnut. He stole the show! I also saw him in Oakland the night of the election. That party was off the hook!
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This is one of my all time favorite singers..He needs to make another cd soon!
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