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| Birth name | Myron Avant |
| Born | April 26, 1978 |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2000-Present |
| Labels | Magic Johnson Music, MCA, Geffen, Capitol (2007–present) |
| Website | http://www.avantmusic.net |
Myron Avant (born April 26, 1978), better known simply as Avant is a multi-platinum American R&B singer. Avant, despite some rumours that he is, is in no way family-related to the famed R&B singer, R. Kelly, but he acknowledges high comparison and cites the R&B icon as his biggest influence and aspiration1. 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 KeKe Wyatt, and "Read Your Mind" (remix featuring 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. 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 left Geffen Records and signed with Capitol Records. His new single, "When It Hurts", has reached number 15 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop charts. His self-titled fifth album, Avant, was released on December 9, 2008.
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Discography
Albums
- 2000: My Thoughts #45 US
- 2002: Ecstasy #6 US
- 2003: Private Room #18 US
- 2006: Director #4 US
- 2008: Avant #26 US
Solo singles
| Year | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | |||
| 2000 | "Separated" | 23 | 1 | My Thoughts |
| "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 | |
| 2006 | "You Know What" (featuring Lil Wayne) | - | 58 | Director |
| "4 Minutes" | 57 | 9 | ||
| "Lie About Us" (featuring Nicole Scherzinger) | - | 101 | ||
| 2008 | "When It Hurts" | 91 | 15 | Avant |
| "Break Ya Back (In a Good Way)" | - | - | ||
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)
- 2006: "Claim My Place" (Diddy featuring Avant)
- 2007: "Phone Sex (Thats What's Up)" (Karma featuring Avant)