Avant

Born: Apr 26, 1978 in Cleveland, OH

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Genre: R&B, Rap

Biography: Hailed as the "new voice of ghetto soul" and the first act signed to basketball great Magic Johnson's Magic Johnson Music, Cleveland native Avant (born Myron Avant) debuted in 1998 with the song "Separated," released on Payton Entertainment -- the label operated by his manager, Eric Payton. The single ...Read full biography

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Avant

Released: 2008

Label: Capitol

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Director was Avant's first number one R&B album -- though it has to be noted that his three previous albums went Top Ten -- yet the singer's fifth album bears the Capitol logo, the first time he has not ...Read full review

Director

Released: 2006

Label: Magic Johnson / Geffen*

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On his fourth album, Avant doggedly continues to do his smooth and relaxed thing and delivers his fourth consecutive decent album. Only a lark hit with maximum rotation on urban radio will propel him to ...Read full review

More Avant albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (10)