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Such is the case with Avant’s rendition of Christopher Cross’s multiple Grammy winning “Sailing,” originally recorded in 1980. Growing up “Sailing” was one of Avant’s favorite songs and judging by his understated, languid performance, clearly remains one to this day. “Sometimes when you’re going through life you just want to sit back, relax and think on everything that’s going on and for me, “Sailing” is a song that gives you the freedom to do that. I just tried to give my best rendition.” He succeeds.


Along with his “day gig”, Avant is also branching


out into production; yet


another way for him to grow artistically. “Tat’s one of the great things about being in R&B, because I’m always able to give people my vibe. I’m blessed to be able to be an artist that can give you my lyrics. I feel like I know how to bring a hit of my own across. In some ways I think what separates me from the pack is the writing aspect. When you’re able to write your own material you don’t have to always be out there searching for a hit. I feel like I’m more in tune and in touch with my fans because I know what it is that they want from me. So I can just give all the glory to God for making me a creator.”


Born, raised and still living in Ohio, in 2000, a then 22-year-old Avant became the first artist signed to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s Magic Johnson Music. Tat same year Avant’s platinum debut My Toughts established himself as one of R&B’s breakout singer/songwriters .


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