He graduated from the Cleveland School of the Arts in 1995 where he majored in theater. 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" (the remix to which features Snoop Dogg on the extended promo vinyl). He was featured in the remix to the Lloyd Banks song "Karma" from the 2004 album The Hunger for More, and has also had a cameo appearance in the 2004 feature film BarberShop 2: Back in Business.
He also did a remix of The Pussycat Dolls song "Stickwitu." He stated that he refused to cooperate with The Pussycat Dolls at first until they offered him a better contract and to perform it and sing his way for a better single. Avant has also appeared on the Oxygen Network reality TV show Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency when he asked Janice to have models dance with him during the release party of the album Director.
Sensuality
Avant Lyrics
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Oh! It seems like this room is just too small
Like it's us and no one's here at all
But it's crowded you made me know 'em all
Cause you're so close, and you're so cold
You got me like, oh!
[Chorus]
You've got me up in the clouds
How you stand out from the crowd
I wonder, what did you do to make me notice 'cause it's show it
Your sensuality
Sensuality
[Verse 2]
Oh! Baby you're what sounds like sex to me
Skin so soft that it intoxes me
Nowhere else to go so girl let's leave
I'm driving, and you're riding
I can feel it baby
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
You and me equals sensuality
I'm open to any suggestions from you
Excited, I can lick your body
Shiver, if you get close to me I'll make sure you're pleased
[Chorus]
The song Sensuality by Avant is all about praising the sensuality of a particular person or the person he is singing about, and how they are standing out from the crowd. The song starts with the singer, Avant, feeling like the room is quite small, and it's just him and his partner, and no one else around. This gives him a sense of privacy, even in a crowded room, and he realizes that this is because of his partner's presence. He mentions how close she is to him, and yet how cold she seems, which could be interpreted as her sensuality being so strong that it's making him feel both overwhelmed and distant from her.
In verse two, Avant takes the sensuality one step further by describing his partner as sounding like sex to him, and her skin being so soft that it intoxicates him. He also mentions that there is nowhere else to go, and suggests that they leave together. He speaks about how he is driving and she's riding, which provides a sense of connection and rhythm between the two, leading to a feeling of being drawn to each other.
The bridge talks about how the combination of the two of them together equals sensuality, and that he is open to any suggestion from her. He speaks about how excited he is, and how he can't wait to explore her body. The song closes with the chorus, which talks about how she has got him up in the clouds, how she stands out from the crowd, and how she is the reason why he is noticing sensuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! It seems like this room is just too small
The room feels confined and small due to the intense chemistry between the couple.
Like it's us and no one's here at all
The couple feels like they are the only ones present in the room due to their strong bond.
But it's crowded you made me know 'em all
Despite the crowded room, the couple stands out and their sensuality makes them noticeable to everyone around them.
Cause you're so close, and you're so cold
The person's close proximity and cold demeanor adds to their allure and intensifies their sensuality.
You got me like, oh!
The person's sensuality has a powerful effect on the singer, leaving them breathless and wanting more.
Out of everyone around
The person stands out from the crowd due to their unique sensuality and magnetism.
You've got me up in the clouds
The singer is so caught up in the person's sensuality that they feel like they are in a dreamlike state.
How you stand out from the crowd
The person's individuality and sensuality makes them stand out from everyone else.
I wonder, what did you do to make me notice 'cause it's show it
The singer is curious about what it is about the person's sensuality that caught their attention and is now on full display.
Your sensuality
The person's sensuality is the focal point of the song and has a strong hold over the singer.
Oh! Baby you're what sounds like sex to me
The person's sensuality is so intense that it sounds like sex to the singer.
Skin so soft that it intoxes me
The person's soft skin is so alluring that it intoxicates the singer.
Nowhere else to go so girl let's leave
The couple is so consumed by their sensuality that they feel the need to leave the room and be alone together.
I'm driving, and you're riding
The singer is in control and leading the way, while the other person is following their lead and going along for the ride.
I can feel it baby
The singer can feel the intense sexual energy between them and the other person.
You and me equals sensuality
The singer and the other person's sensuality combined creates a powerful and intense connection.
I'm open to any suggestions from you
The singer is eager to please and satisfy the other person's desires and needs.
Excited, I can lick your body
The singer is excited about the prospect of exploring the other person's body and tasting their sensuality.
Shiver, if you get close to me I'll make sure you're pleased
The singer promises to satisfy and please the other person's sensuality if they allow themselves to get close enough.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MYRON AVANT, PAUL CAMPBELL, SHAWN CAMPBELL, MARSHALL LEATHERS
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