Avant (singer)
- For the term defining "experimentalism", see avant-garde or Avant Guide. For the Swedish record producer, see Bloodshy & Avant.
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| Years active | 2000-present |
Avant (born Myron Avant on April 26,1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a multi-platinum American R&B singer. He is best known for hits such as "Separated" (the remix to which features Kelly Rowland), "My First Love," 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 co operate 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.
Discography
Albums
- 2000: My Thoughts (U.S Certification: Platinum) #45 U.S, #6 R&B/Hip-Hop
- 2002: Ecstasy (U.S Certification: Platinum) #6 U.S, #2 R&B/Hip-Hop
- 2003: Private Room (U.S Certification: Gold) #18 U.S, #2 R&B/HIp-Hop
- 2006: Director #4 U.S, #1 R&B/Hip-Hop (123,000 copy start)
Singles
Photos
External links
- Avant Official Site
- Interview With Avant Courtesy of HoodStars.net
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
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| US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | |||
| 2000 | "Separated" | #23 | #1 | My Thoughts |
| 2000 | "My First Love" (featuring Keke Wyatt) | #26 | #4 | My Thoughts |
| 2002 | "Makin' Good Love" (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) | #27 | #7 | Ecstasy |
| 2002 | "Don't Say No, Just Say Yes" | #96 | #51 | Ecstasy |
| 2003 | "Read Your Mind" | #13 | #5 | Private Room |
| 2004 | "Don't Take Your Love Away" | #37 | #13 | Private Room |
| 2004 | "Can't Wait" | - | #55 | Shark Tale Soundtrack |
| 2005 | "You Know What" (featuring Lil' Wayne) | - | #58 | Director |
| 2006 | "4 Minutes" (featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Shawnna) | #57 | #9 | Director |
| 2006 | "Lie About Us" (featuring Nicole Scherzinger) | - | - | Director |
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