Jump to content

Avant (singer)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Myron Lavell Avant(born April 26, 1978),[1]mononymously known asAvant,is an AmericanR&Bsinger. He is known for his songs "Separated","Read Your Mind ", and" Makin' Good Love ".[1][2]He has produced three Platinum-selling albums.[3][4]He has released 15 singles and 9 albums.[4][5]

Early life and education

[edit]

Avant was born inCleveland,Ohio,[1][3][6][7]the youngest of five siblings.[1]He did not belong to a wealthy family and grew up watching his mother struggle to provide the best to her children.[1]His mother encouraged him to improve his music skills by playing classic R&B artists likeSmokey Robinson,The Supremes,andMarvin Gaye.[1]He was passionate about music since his childhood.[5]He pursued acting during his high school education atCleveland School of the Arts.[8]After graduating from high school, he worked a few factory jobs.[1][5]

Career

[edit]

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.[1]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 byMCA Records.His debut album featured a remake with fellow R&B singerKeke Wyattof the 1983René & Angelaballad "My First Love".It reached the top 5 of the R&B chart and helped boost Wyatt's career.[1]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 onBillboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. A track from the album, "Read Your Mind",was ranked 13th on the Hot 100.[1]A remix featuringSnoop Doggappeared on the promotional vinyl and was released on September 30, 2003.

In 2006, Avant released his fourth albumDirector,which topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and debuted at number four on theBillboard200.Its lead single, "When It Hurts", reached number 91 on theHot 100.[1]

Avant was featured in the remix ofLloyd Banks' song "Karma"from the 2004 albumThe Hunger for More.He also made acameo appearancein the 2004 feature filmBarberShop 2: Back in Business.

In 2009, Avant collaborated withMazeon a cover of "Joy and Pain" as a tribute to the band for an album calledSilky 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 albumThe Letter(formerly titledWake Up) on December 21, 2010,[9][non-primary source needed]featuring production from the likes ofThe Pentagon;Mike City;Marshall Leathers; and Kajun.[3]His eighth albumThe VIIIwas released on September 25, 2015.[10]

In 2019, Avant returned with the single "Not Gone Lose" and signed a label deal[11]to release the albumCan We Fall in Love,which was released in July 2020.

Influences

[edit]

Although successful, Avant began drawing comparisons to fellow R&B singerR. Kellyand even faced some backlash from music critics.[12]

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.[13][14]

Personal life

[edit]

Avant suffers fromlupusand has taken up avegandiet to help manage its effects.[15][16]

Discography

[edit]
Main article:Avant discography
Studio albums

Awards and nominations

[edit]
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

[edit]
  1. ^abcdefghijkNero, Mark Edward."The Life and Music of R&B Singer Myron Avant".LiveAbout.RetrievedMay 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.RetrievedMay 9,2020.
  3. ^abcPete Lewis."Avant: Getting down to the letter".Bluesandsoul.com.
  4. ^ab"Avant R&B Singer/Songwriter - Shelley Carroll Entertainment".Shelley Carroll Entertainment.RetrievedMay 9,2020.
  5. ^abcMaGee, Ny (April 8, 2018)."R&B Singer Avant Details Journey of Success in TV One's 'Unsung' [EUR Exclusive]".EURweb.RetrievedMay 9,2020.
  6. ^"Avant | Biography & History".AllMusic.RetrievedMay 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.RetrievedMay 9,2020.
  8. ^Archive-Eric-Schumacher-Rasmussen."Avant Wants To Make Relationships Equal".MTV News.Archived fromthe originalon January 19, 2021.RetrievedMay 9,2020.
  9. ^"Avant MySpace announcement".Myspace.com.RetrievedDecember 18,2010.
  10. ^"The VIII".iTunes Store.
  11. ^"New Music: Avant - Not Gone Lose".Youknowigotsoul.com.March 8, 2019.
  12. ^"Avant".Encyclopedia.com.RetrievedDecember 19,2021.
  13. ^"Avant Talks R.Kelly Comparisons, Making Love To His Music on 'Sway In The Morning'".Ratedrnb.com.November 30, 2013.RetrievedDecember 19,2021.
  14. ^"Avant Interview".Rapbasement.com.January 15, 2005.RetrievedDecember 19,2021.
  15. ^"Singer Avant Denies Death Rumors".The Celeb Rack.March 18, 2019.RetrievedMay 9,2020.
  16. ^Benoit, Kevin (March 17, 2019)."Avant Rumors of '6 Months To Live' Are Not True".Parle Magazine.RetrievedMay 9,2020.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Avant_(singer)&oldid=1247429971"