Myron Avant (born April 26, 1978), better known as Avant, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. 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 and released September 30, 2003). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business.His self-titled fifth album, Avant, was released on December 9, 2008. Avant is now signed to Verve Forecast and released his sixth studio album The Letter (formerly titled "Wake Up") on December 21, 2010, featuring production from the likes of The Pentagon; Mike City; Marshall Leathers; and Kajun. Avant cites R. Kelly as his biggest influence and inspiration.
Soul Train Music Centric Certified Award, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single – Male, Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single - Group, Band or Duo, You & I, My First Love, Read Your Mind
Star Sign
Taurus
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R&B singer often confused with R.Kelly. Released Ecstasy in 2000.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Coach Carter
2005
as Myron Avant, "Read Your Mind" / performer: "Read Your Mind"
Shark Tale
2004
performer: "Can't Wait"
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
2004
performer: "Your Precious Love"
Soul Food
2000
TV Series performer: "Separated" / writer: "Separated"
$700,000
