Avant

Born: Cleveland, OH, 1978

Years Active: 2004-2007

Influenced by: Prince, Marvin Gaye

Genre: R & B

Biography: Hailed as the "new voice of ghetto soul" and acknowledged as the first act signed to NBA great Magic Johnson's Magic Johnson ...

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Jan 13 2009 5:30AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Artist: Avant Song: 'Break Ya Back' Why You Should Watch: The crooner's latest tune sounds a bit painful, but Avant insists that there's some pleasure in having a broken back. ... Read more

 
Jan 05 2009 5:30AM by Tracey Ford

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The Boombox Music Blog: Artist: Avant Song: 'When It Hurts' Why You Should Watch: It's pretty easy to love someone when everything is peachy. Avant asks that his lady love him "When It Hurts" in the video for first single off his self-titled fifth album. ... Read more

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