PLATINUM SELLING R&B SINGER/SONGWRITER AVANT RELEASES

  

NEW YORK, NY- Platinum selling R&B singer/songwriter Avant is excited to release his eighth studio album The VIII (The Eight) today, September 25 via MO-B/Caroline.  The lead single, “Special,” which is a romantic song that breathes new life into love and commitment, has been climbing up the charts since it’s entrance onto the charts 14 weeks ago. This week it has hit the Top Five on the Urban AC charts and grabs the #1 “Greatest Airplay Gainer” spot with airplay in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Atlanta, Memphis, New Orleans among others.

The VIII is a thirteen-song album that features production by Travis Sayles and Bob Robinson (Tim & Bob) and will captivate true fans and R&B music lovers with Avant’s magnetic voice and beautifully, interwoven lyrics.  Fans can purchase The VIII via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon.

Celebrating 15 years in R&B, Avant has accumulated an impressive catalog of hits that has included “Read Your Mind,” “Makin’ Good Love,” “Don’t Take Your Love Away” and “You and I” featuring Keke Wyatt among other chart toppers. On The VIII, he continues to create his signature formula of success, touching the emotional chord of the listener.

Most recently, R&B site YouknowIGotSoul.com states, “…when you look at his track record of timeless hits through each album, there aren’t many of his generation who can match up.” The site goes on to say “Each handpicked single seems to fit into the hierarchy of his evolution flawlessly, and each album has consistently provided us with a quality R&B project. So while the platinum and gold albums, and charting singles are great accolades, the quality of the music has spoken for itself.”

For morning information on Avant log onto www.avantlivemusic.com as well as follow him via Twitter & Instagram at @avantmusic and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/avant.