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SANTA MONICA, California – Singer and songwriter Avant will release his sixth studio album The Letter on December 7, 2010 from Verve Forecast. Avant performed the album’s first single, “Kiss Goodbye” on September 28^th on The Mo’Nique Show with the single also impacting radio on the same day. “Kiss Goodbye” is available for download at iTunes today.  “A letter is what you write to people to tell them what’s going on in your life,” says Avant.  “This album is a letter from me to my fans of what’s going on in my life, what’s going through my head and my struggles as a man.”

After becoming the first artist to sign to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s Magic Johnson Music, a then 22 year old Avant released his debut album My Thoughts which went platinum and featured the top 5 Billboard R&B Hip Hop single “Separated.” Avant followed up the success of My Thoughts with the release of his sophomore album Ecstasy in 2002, which went platinum as well. His string of platinum success continued with 2003′s Private Room and the release of The Director in 2006; which featured “Lie About Us” with Nicole Scherzinger and “You Know What,” featuring Lil Wayne. Avant has also seen several Top 5 R&B singles including “Making Good Love,” “4 Minutes,” and “Read Your Mind.”

The Letter Track Listing

• 1. Graduated
• 2. Hot 16
• 3. Kiss Goodbye
• 4. Had Enough
• 5. Body Police
• 6. Nightlife
• 7. Your Body is the Business
• 8. Wake Up
• 9. That Dude
• 10. Where Did We Go
• 11. Walking On Water

Avant, a Cleveland, Ohio native who still lives in his hometown, learned how to appreciate and admire the strength and resilience of women who are mothers, sisters and lovers from the most important woman in his life, his mother. “One of the most valuable things my mother taught me is that you can love someone and not expect anything back.” As the youngest son in a family of six, he watched his mom sacrifice mightily to provide the best for her children. Money might have been tight, but her affection never faltered. She encouraged Avant to develop his musical gifts and played classic R&B artists like Smokey Robinson, The Supremes and Marvin Gaye who later influenced his creative direction. His big break came in 1998 when Avant made his professional debut with the independent release of his first single “Separated”. Radio embraced the song and the resulting buzz helped the singer land a deal at the now defunct label, Magic Johnson Music. His debut album, My Thoughts, sold over a million copies and garnered the singer legions of devoted fans. His subsequent releases Ecstasy, Private Room & Director were also well received, earning gold and platinum status.

Posted by Mujay on 9 Oct 2010 • 0 Comments