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CLEVELAND, Ohio – R&B singer/songwriter Avant has a brand new CD called ‘The VIII’. Fox 8’s Wayne Dawson talked with Avant about his career and his new music.

This is Avant’s 8th release. The Cleveland native has had many hit singles and collaborated with Kelly Rowland, Keke Wyatt and Snoop Dog. The first single from ‘The VIII‘ is called ‘Special‘ and it’s climbing music charts all over the country.

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