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.
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Avant Lyrics
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Its goin' down real big tonight
She dipped in the club
Baby walk was mean
Way that ass move
In them Cavalli jeans
Manolo heal, coat, and bag too
And her whole crew
I said
[Chorus]
Step over here into mah booth
Pop that Crystal, pour that Gray Goose
Turn that track up its bout ta get loose
I want to say somethin to ya
You sexy lady, you make me crazy, crazy
Your so lovely' lovely
You make me, make me
Make me want to touch
Make me want to grab Like a 64 keep dem bouncin
Right in front of me
baby work it for me
Bidy movin girl
Your seducin me
Girl I see your crew
What they want to do
Got mah niggaz around
Lookin for some bust downs
I want to hit it
want to split it
want to get it
So baby take a couple of drinks
N get wit it
[Chorus]
Your bodys poppin
Girl I ain't stoppin
I want to give you mo
I send chills up your spine
You make me loose mah mind
[Repeat: x2]
[Chorus]
The song "You" by Avant was released in 2003 and is a classic R&B jam that describes the singer's attraction towards a woman he spotted at the club. The opening verse pays homage to the woman’s fashion and confidence, with lyrics that acknowledge her sexy walk and outfit, which includes Manolo heels and Cavalli jeans. The chorus is a temptation towards a one night stand, where Avant invites the woman to his booth and offers to pour her drinks while admiring her beauty, which drives him crazy, crazy. The verses are a continuation of this lustful desire, with Avant explicitly describing the physicality of his attraction and the desire to have sex with her.
While the lyrics of "You" are pretty straightforward, the delivery of the song is where the magic occurs, as Avant's smooth, soulful voice glides over the energetic beat. The song is a tribute to the classic sound of R&B during the early 2000s, which was marked by up-tempo beats, catchy hooks, and bass-heavy production. "You" was a hit when it was released, and it continues to be a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I just want y'all to get up on this one
I want everyone to pay attention to this song
Its goin' down real big tonight
Tonight is a big night and something special is happening
She dipped in the club
She arrived at the club
Baby walk was mean
She was walking with a lot of confidence and style
Way that ass move
The way she moved her backside was impressive
In them Cavalli jeans
She was wearing designer jeans made by Cavalli
Manolo heal, coat, and bag too
She was also wearing fancy Manolo heels, coat, and bag
She was flickin for sure
She was definitely showing off and attracting attention
And her whole crew
Her group of friends who were with her
Step over here into mah booth
Come over to my booth
Pop that Crystal, pour that Gray Goose
Let's start drinking and having a good time
Turn that track up its bout ta get loose
Turn up the music, things are about to get wild
I want to say somethin to ya
I want to talk to you
You sexy lady, you make me crazy, crazy
You are very attractive and driving me crazy
Your so lovely' lovely
You are very beautiful
You make me, make me
You make me feel a certain way
Make me want to touch
Your attractiveness makes me want to touch you
Make me want to grab Like a 64 keep dem bouncin
I want to grab you in a way that will make your body move like a car with hydraulics
Right in front of me
You are right in front of me
baby work it for me
Please move your body for me
Bidy movin girl
You are moving your body in a sexy way
Your seducin me
You are making me feel very seduced by you
Girl I see your crew
I noticed that you are hanging out with your friends
What they want to do
I am curious about what your friends want to do
Got mah niggaz around
My friends are with me
Lookin for some bust downs
We are looking for some girls to have sex with
I want to hit it
I want to have sex with you
want to split it
I want to have sex with you and share the experience with my friends
want to get it
I want to have sex with you
So baby take a couple of drinks
Please have a few drinks with me
N get wit it
And let's get into a sexual encounter
Your bodys poppin
Your body looks amazing
Girl I ain't stoppin
I am not going to stop looking at you
I want to give you mo
I want to give you more pleasure
I send chills up your spine
I make you feel excited and turned on
You make me loose mah mind
You are making me lose my mind with desire
[Repeat: x2]
Repeat the chorus two times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO DIXON, MYRON AVANT, PERCY BADY, ERIC DAWKINS
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