Avant

Myron Lavell Avant (born April 26, 1978), He has produced three Platinum-selling albums. He has released 15 singles and 9 albums.

Early life and education Avant was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the youngest of five siblings. After graduating from high school, he worked a few factory jobs. featuring production from the likes of The Pentagon; Mike City; Marshall Leathers; and Kajun. His eighth album The VIII was released on September 25, 2015.

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

Influences Although successful, Avant began drawing comparisons to fellow R&B singer R. Kelly and even faced some backlash from music critics.

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.

Personal life Avant has lupus and has taken up a vegan diet to help manage its effects.

Discography

Studio albums My Thoughts (2000) Ecstasy (2002) Private Room (2003) Director (2006) Avant (2008) The Letter (2010) Face The Music (2013) The VIII (2015) Can We Fall in Love (2020)

Awards and nominations Soul Train Awards

Separated Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

4 Minutes Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

Himself Centric Certified Award UB Honors

Can We Fall in Love Best Independent R&B Album