Avant
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| Background information | |
| Born | April 26, 1978 (age 30) |
| Origin |  United States |
| Genre(s) | R&B, contemporary R&B, urban contemporary |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2000-Present |
| Label(s) | MJM / MCA (2000–2003) |
Avant (born Myron Avant on April 26, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a multi-platinum American R&B singer. A graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts in 1995 where he majored in theater, he is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the remix to which features Kelly Rowland), "My First Love," which one version features Ketara Wyatt, and "Read Your Mind" (the remix to which features Snoop Dogg on the extended promo vinyl). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has also had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business.
He also did a remix of The Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu." He stated that he refused to cooperate with The Pussycat Dolls at first until they offered him a better contract and to perform it and sing his way for a better single. In the past five years, he had a son, Chase, who was born c. 2002. Avant has also appeared on the Oxygen Network reality TV show Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency when he asked Janice to have models dance with him during the release party of the album Director.
Avant has recently signed with Capitol Records and left Geffen Records and his new album is slated for a summer 2008 release.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2000: My Thoughts [Certification: Platinum] #45 US
- 2002: Ecstasy [Certification: Platinum] #6 US
- 2003: Private Room [Certification: Gold] #18 US
- 2006: Director [Certification: Gold] #4 US
[edit] Singles
| Year | Chart Positions | Album | ||
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| US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | |||
| 2000 | "Separated" | #23 | #1 | My Thoughts |
| "Separated (Remix)" (featuring Kelly Rowland) | #23 | #1 | ||
| "My First Love" (featuring Keke Wyatt) | #26 | #4 | ||
| 2002 | "Makin' Good Love" | #27 | #7 | Ecstasy |
| "Don't Say No, Just Say Yes" | #96 | #51 | ||
| 2003 | "Read Your Mind" (featuring Snoop Dogg) | #13 | #5 | Private Room |
| 2004 | "Don't Take Your Love Away" | #37 | #13 | |
| "Can't Wait" | - | #55 | Shark Tale Soundtrack | |
| 2005 | "You Know What" (featuring Lil' Wayne) | - | #58 | Director |
| 2006 | "4 Minutes" | #57 | #9 | |
| "Lie About Us" (featuring Nicole Scherzinger) | - | #101 | ||
[edit] Featured Singles
- 2002: "Cleveland Is The City" (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Featuring Avant)
- 2005: "Super Saucy" (Baby Bash Featuring Avant)
- 2005: "Karma" (Lloyd Banks Featuring Avant)
- 2005: "Bedroom Boom" (Ying Yang Twins Featuring Avant)
- 2005: "Wanna Get To Know Ya" (Lil Skeeter Featuring Avant & Lil Jon)
- 2006: "Claim My Place" (Diddy Featuring Avant)
- 2006: "Chicago" (Shawnna Featuring Avant & Buddy Guy & Malik Yusef)
[edit] External links
- Official MySpace page
- Avant official website
- Avant on Geffen Records (label site)
