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Avant
Born
January 1, 1978 in Cleveland, OH

Years Active:
Current

 
Hailed as the "new voice of ghetto soul" and aknowledged as the first act signed to NBA great Magic Johnson's Magic Johnson Music, Chicago native Avant's debut album, "My Thoughts" was issued by MCA Records on May 2, 2000. Around the same time, the 22-year old singer/songwriter was enjoying a Top Five Billboard R&B/Hip Hop hit single, "Separated." The video for the song was getting massive play on cable channels BET and The Box. Avant's style of modern soul owes heavily to fellow Chicago-based singer R.Kelly. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
Director



2006 Geffen $6.99
My Thoughts



2000 MCA $6.99
AMG Top Pick
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