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'''Avant''' (born '''Myron Avant''' on ],] in ]) is a multi-] ] ] singer. He is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the ] to which features ]), "My First Love," and "Read Your Mind" (the ] to which features ] on the extended promo vinyl). He was featured in the ] to the ] song "Karma" from the ] album ''The Hunger for More'', and has also had a ] appearance in the ] ] '']''.
He also did a remix of ] song "Stickwitu." He stated that he refused to cooperate with ] at first until they offered him a better contract and to perform it and sing his way for a better single. Avant is rumored to be dating the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. In the past three years, he had a son, Chase, who was born c. 2002.


'''Myron Lavell Avant''' (born April 26, 1978),<ref name=":0" /> mononymously known as '''Avant''', is an American ] singer. He is known for his songs "]", "Read Your Mind", and "Makin' Good Love".<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Avant Rumors of '6 Months To Live' Are Not True|url=https://www.parlemag.com/2019/03/avant-rumors-of-6-months-to-live-are-not-true/|last=Benoit|first=Kevin|date=2019-03-17|website=Parle Magazine — The Online Voice of Urban Entertainment|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref> He has produced three Platinum-selling albums.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|title=Avant R&B Singer/Songwriter - Shelley Carroll Entertainment|url=https://shelleycarrollentertainment.com/entertainer/avant-rb-singer-songwriter/|website=Shelley Carroll Entertainment|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref> He has released 15 singles and 9 albums.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=R&B Singer Avant Details Journey of Success in TV One's 'Unsung' |url=https://eurweb.com/2018/04/08/rb-singer-avant-details-journey-of-success-in-tv-ones-unsung-eur-exclusive/|last=MaGee|first=Ny|date=2018-04-08|website=EURweb|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref>
==Discography==
===Albums===
*2000: ''My Thoughts'' (US Certification: '''Platinum''') #45 US
*2002: ''Ecstasy'' (US Certification: '''Platinum''') #6 US
*2003: ''Private Room'' (US Certification: '''Gold''') #18 US
*2006: ''Director'' #4 US (301,197)


== Early life and education ==
===Singles===
Avant was born in ], ],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=The Life and Music of R&B Singer Myron Avant|url=https://www.liveabout.com/avant-profile-2850885|last=Nero|first=Mark Edward|website=LiveAbout|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Avant {{!}} Biography & History|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/avant-mn0000062412/biography|website=AllMusic|language=en-us|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=R&B singer Avant promotes upcoming project in the Lou|url=http://www.stlamerican.com/entertainment/living_it/r-b-singer-avant-promotes-upcoming-project-in-the-lou/article_871075b5-404b-5c36-a75d-04905a1ab255.html|last=American|first=Bill Beene of the St Louis|website=St. Louis American|date=October 13, 2008 |language=en|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref> the youngest of five siblings.<ref name=":0" /> He did not belong to a wealthy family and grew up watching his mother struggle to provide the best to her children.<ref name=":0" /> His mother encouraged him to improve his music skills by playing classic R&B artists like ], ], and ].<ref name=":0" /> He was passionate about music since his childhood.<ref name=":3" /> He pursued acting during his high school education at ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Avant Wants To Make Relationships Equal|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/871599/avant-wants-to-make-relationships-equal/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119193641/http://www.mtv.com/news/871599/avant-wants-to-make-relationships-equal/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 19, 2021|last=Archive-Eric-Schumacher-Rasmussen|website=MTV News|language=en|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref> After graduating from high school, he worked a few factory jobs.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />
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==Career==
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Avant began writing songs at the age of 14. He independently released his debut single "]" in 2000. It was a song based on a failed romantic relationship. The single created a buzz and was played on the radio. It helped him land a deal at Magic Johnson Music.<ref name=":0" /> In 2000, he released his debut album, '']'', which sold more than 1.3 million copies in the United States and 4.4 million worldwide. It was released by ]. His debut album featured a remake with fellow R&B singer ] of the 1983 ] ballad "]". It reached the top 5 of the R&B chart and helped boost Wyatt's career.<ref name=":0" /> He released his second album, '']'', in 2002. It featured another of his top ten hits, "Makin' Good Love". His third album, '']'', was released in 2003, and reached number four on ''Billboard''{{'}}s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. A track from the album, "]", was ranked 13th on the Hot 100.<ref name=":0" /> A remix featuring ] appeared on the promotional vinyl and was released on September 30, 2003. In 2005, Avant featured on ]'s song "Comin' Home With Me" alongside ], which was included on the album ].
! colspan="2"| Chart Positions

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In 2006, Avant released his fourth album '']'', which topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and debuted at number four on the ]. Its lead single, "When It Hurts", reached number 91 on the ].<ref name=":0" />

Avant was featured in the remix of ]' song "]" from the 2004 album '']''. He also made a ] in the 2004 feature film '']''.

In 2009, Avant collaborated with ] on a cover of "Joy and Pain" as a tribute to the band for an album called ''Silky Soul Music: An All Star Tribute to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly''.

His self-titled fifth album, '']'', was released on December 9, 2008. Avant later signed to Verve Forecast and released his sixth studio album '']'' (formerly titled ''Wake Up'') on December 21, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|title=Avant MySpace announcement|url=https://www.myspace.com/avant/blog/541125801|website=Myspace.com|access-date=December 18, 2010}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=December 2019}} featuring production from the likes of ]; ]; Marshall Leathers; and Kajun.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/634/avant_getting_down_to_the_letter/|title=Avant: Getting down to the letter|author=Pete Lewis|website=Bluesandsoul.com}}</ref> His eighth album '']'' was released on September 25, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-viii/id1031754821|title=The VIII|website=iTunes Store}}</ref>

In 2019, Avant returned with the single "Not Gone Lose" and signed a label deal<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youknowigotsoul.com/new-music-avant-not-gone-lose|title=New Music: Avant - Not Gone Lose |date=March 8, 2019|website=Youknowigotsoul.com}}</ref> to release the album ''Can We Fall in Love'', which was released in July 2020.

==Influences==
Although successful, Avant began drawing comparisons to fellow R&B singer ] and even faced some backlash from music critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/avant|title=Avant |website=Encyclopedia.com|access-date=December 19, 2021}}</ref>

Avant has cited Kelly as his biggest influence and inspiration. "Being compared to R. Kelly is a compliment in itself. He's been in the game for about twelve years. He is Mr. R&B. To be in the game, and to be named in the same sentence as that man is truly a privilege", Avant said.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2013/04/avant-talks-r-kelly-comparisons-making-love-to-his-music-on-sway-in-the-morning/|title=Avant Talks R.Kelly Comparisons, Making Love To His Music on 'Sway In The Morning'|website=Ratedrnb.com|date=November 30, 2013|access-date=December 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rapbasement.com/site/interviews/avant-interview.html|title=Avant Interview|website=Rapbasement.com|date=January 15, 2005|access-date=December 19, 2021}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Avant suffers from ] and has taken up a ] diet to help manage its effects.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Singer Avant Denies Death Rumors|url=http://thecelebrack.com/singer-avant-denies-death-rumors/|date=2019-03-18|website=The Celeb Rack|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Avant Rumors of '6 Months To Live' Are Not True|url=https://www.parlemag.com/2019/03/avant-rumors-of-6-months-to-live-are-not-true/|last=Benoit|first=Kevin|date=2019-03-17|website=Parle Magazine|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{Main|Avant discography}}

;Studio albums
* '']'' (2000)
* '']'' (2002)
* '']'' (2003)
* '']'' (2006)
* '']'' (2008)
* '']'' (2010)
* '']'' (2013)
* '']'' (2015)
* '']'' (2020)

==Awards and nominations==
;]
{{award table}}
|- |-
|rowspan="1"|2001
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|Best R&B/Soul Single – Male
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|{{Nom}}
| ]
| "Separated"
! #23
! #1
| ''My Thoughts''
|- |-
|rowspan="1"|2007
| ]
|]
| "My First Love" <small>(featuring ])</small>
|Best R&B/Soul Single – Male
! #26
|{{Nom}}
! #4
| ''My Thoughts''
|- |-
|rowspan="1"|2015
| ]
|Himself
| "Makin' Good Love" <small>(featuring ])</small>
|Centric Certified Award
! #27
|{{Nom}}
! #7
|}
| ''Ecstasy''

;UB Honors
{{award table}}
|- |-
|rowspan="1"|2020
| ]
|]
| "Don't Say No, Just Say Yes"
|Best Independent R&B Album
! #96
|{{Nom}}
! #51
| ''Ecstasy''
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| ]
| "Read Your Mind"
! #13
! #5
| ''Private Room''
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| ]
| "Don't Take Your Love Away"
! #37
! #13
| ''Private Room''
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| ]
| "Can't Wait"
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! #55
| ''Shark Tale Soundtrack''
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| ]
| "You Know What" <small>(featuring ])</small>
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! #58
| ''Director''
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| "4 Minutes"
! #57
! #9
| ''Director''
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| "Lie About Us" <small> (featuring ]) </small>
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| ''Director''
|} |}


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Avant
Birth nameMyron Lavell Avant
Born (1978-04-26) April 26, 1978 (age 46)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresR&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active1999–present
Labels
Websiteavantlivemusic.com
Musical artist

Myron Lavell Avant (born April 26, 1978), mononymously known as Avant, is an American R&B singer. He is known for his songs "Separated", "Read Your Mind", and "Makin' Good Love". He has produced three Platinum-selling albums. He has released 15 singles and 9 albums.

Early life and education

Avant was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of five siblings. He did not belong to a wealthy family and grew up watching his mother struggle to provide the best to her children. His mother encouraged him to improve his music skills by playing classic R&B artists like Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, and Marvin Gaye. He was passionate about music since his childhood. He pursued acting during his high school education at Cleveland School of the Arts. After graduating from high school, he worked a few factory jobs.

Career

Avant began writing songs at the age of 14. He independently released his debut single "Separated" in 2000. It was a song based on a failed romantic relationship. The single created a buzz and was played on the radio. It helped him land a deal at Magic Johnson Music. In 2000, he released his debut album, My Thoughts, which sold more than 1.3 million copies in the United States and 4.4 million worldwide. It was released by MCA Records. His debut album featured a remake with fellow R&B singer Keke Wyatt of the 1983 René & Angela ballad "My First Love". It reached the top 5 of the R&B chart and helped boost Wyatt's career. He released his second album, Ecstasy, in 2002. It featured another of his top ten hits, "Makin' Good Love". His third album, Private Room, was released in 2003, and reached number four on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. A track from the album, "Read Your Mind", was ranked 13th on the Hot 100. A remix featuring Snoop Dogg appeared on the promotional vinyl and was released on September 30, 2003. In 2005, Avant featured on Cuban Link's song "Comin' Home With Me" alongside Swizz Beatz, which was included on the album Chain Reaction.

In 2006, Avant released his fourth album Director, which topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "When It Hurts", reached number 91 on the Hot 100.

Avant was featured in the remix of Lloyd Banks' song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More. He also made a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business.

In 2009, Avant collaborated with Maze on a cover of "Joy and Pain" as a tribute to the band for an album called Silky Soul Music: An All Star Tribute to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly.

His self-titled fifth album, Avant, was released on December 9, 2008. Avant later signed to Verve Forecast and released his sixth studio album The Letter (formerly titled Wake Up) on December 21, 2010, featuring production from the likes of The Pentagon; Mike City; Marshall Leathers; and Kajun. His eighth album The VIII was released on September 25, 2015.

In 2019, Avant returned with the single "Not Gone Lose" and signed a label deal to release the album Can We Fall in Love, which was released in July 2020.

Influences

Although successful, Avant began drawing comparisons to fellow R&B singer R. Kelly and even faced some backlash from music critics.

Avant has cited Kelly as his biggest influence and inspiration. "Being compared to R. Kelly is a compliment in itself. He's been in the game for about twelve years. He is Mr. R&B. To be in the game, and to be named in the same sentence as that man is truly a privilege", Avant said.

Personal life

Avant suffers from lupus and has taken up a vegan diet to help manage its effects.

Discography

Main article: Avant discography
Studio albums

Awards and nominations

Soul Train Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 Separated Best R&B/Soul Single – Male Nominated
2007 4 Minutes Best R&B/Soul Single – Male Nominated
2015 Himself Centric Certified Award Nominated
UB Honors
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Can We Fall in Love Best Independent R&B Album Nominated

References

  1. ^ Nero, Mark Edward. "The Life and Music of R&B Singer Myron Avant". LiveAbout. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  2. Benoit, Kevin (March 17, 2019). "Avant Rumors of '6 Months To Live' Are Not True". Parle Magazine — The Online Voice of Urban Entertainment. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Pete Lewis. "Avant: Getting down to the letter". Bluesandsoul.com.
  4. ^ "Avant R&B Singer/Songwriter - Shelley Carroll Entertainment". Shelley Carroll Entertainment. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  5. ^ MaGee, Ny (April 8, 2018). "R&B Singer Avant Details Journey of Success in TV One's 'Unsung' [EUR Exclusive]". EURweb. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  6. "Avant | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  7. American, Bill Beene of the St Louis (October 13, 2008). "R&B singer Avant promotes upcoming project in the Lou". St. Louis American. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  8. Archive-Eric-Schumacher-Rasmussen. "Avant Wants To Make Relationships Equal". MTV News. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  9. "Avant MySpace announcement". Myspace.com. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
  10. "The VIII". iTunes Store.
  11. "New Music: Avant - Not Gone Lose". Youknowigotsoul.com. March 8, 2019.
  12. "Avant". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  13. "Avant Talks R.Kelly Comparisons, Making Love To His Music on 'Sway In The Morning'". Ratedrnb.com. November 30, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  14. "Avant Interview". Rapbasement.com. January 15, 2005. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  15. "Singer Avant Denies Death Rumors". The Celeb Rack. March 18, 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  16. Benoit, Kevin (March 17, 2019). "Avant Rumors of '6 Months To Live' Are Not True". Parle Magazine. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

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