Face the Music

Face the Music is the seventh studio album by Avant and represents a pivotal moment in his career as his first independent release under his own Mo-B Entertainment label. Freed from major label pressure to chase radio trends, Avant leaned into a sophisticated, adult-oriented R&B sound that critics, including AllMusic's Andy Kellman, noted for its 'pleasing, natural continuation' of his legacy. The album is most notable for reuniting Avant with Keke Wyatt on 'You & I,' a track that recaptured the lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry of their previous hits like 'My First Love.' Sonically, the record balances mid-tempo urban grooves with traditional slow jams, characterized by high-fidelity production and a focus on vocal arrangement. Despite being an independent release, it performed well commercially, debuting in the top 10 of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, proving the enduring loyalty of his fanbase.