Ashanti: ‘Very excited’ about ‘Dream House,’ new music (VIDEO)

October 6, 2011 No Comments

Tweet Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Ashanti stopped by the “Today Show” to promote her new single,”‘No Good” recently. One of the more interesting tidbits from the interview was that show’s hosts revealed that Ashanti never travels without her Mom. That’s a good thing. Could you imagine the ...

Ashanti releases ‘Never Too Far Away’ (AUDIO)

September 16, 2011 No Comments

Tweet Ashanti is back from hiatus and an extended relationship with rapper Nelly to release “Never Too Far Away.” The former Murder Inc and The Inc star has been prepping a new album for several months now and promises a more matured sound. Read: Is Ashanti still hot? The new single is part of the ...

Ashanti is back … with Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne

July 27, 2011 No Comments

Tweet Ashanti is back with a new album and a new attitude. The diva most notably known for rocking with Irv Gotti’s Murder Inc., has been low-key for the past four years. Her last studio album, 2008′s ‘The Declaration,’ went in the tank shortly after its release. Ashanti claimed no support from her label, and ...

So, who’s the best R&B singer today?

May 24, 2010 No Comments

Tweet We all know that Mary J. Blige is the modern day prototype for R&B singers today. And that she credits Anita Baker with making her wanting to sing. That goes without saying and is not up for discussion.

Is Ashanti Still Hot?

October 26, 2009 No Comments

Tweet Is Ashanti still hot? Does she still have it? It’s been awhile seen the song siren has produced music, opting to take a turn on stage in the multi-week run of “The Wiz” but what now? She’s free of her record label woes with The Inc, AND free of a longterm relationship with rapper ...

Critics Trash Ashanti in 'The Wiz'

July 14, 2009 No Comments

Tweet With the shows ending last week in the short-running stage production of “The Wiz,” singer Ashanti has gotten mixed reviews as Dorothy. Actually if you replaced the word mixed with horrible, you’d be more on point. We all saw this coming, right? I bet Nelly saw it (“You need to stay right hurrrr,” he ...

The State of Female R&B

December 12, 2008 1 Comment

Tweet Ashanti is off to see the Wizard. Not even in the building. Neither is Amerie, Christina Milian or a host of pretty faces with high-pitched voices. But those that do make it inside, and into the diva room, are there precariously. Music sales are just that bad. Used to be a time when a ...

The Next Mary J. Blige: When?

November 12, 2008 No Comments

Tweet As batons go, none have been as reluctant to receive it from music titan Mary J. Blige. In her 19-year career the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has garnered: – Won eight Grammys, being nominated 26 times. – sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Been nominated for a Golden Globe. Yet, there comes a ...

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