Years Active: 1989-2007
Influenced by: Aaliyah, TLC, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige
Genre: R & B
Biography: With hitmaker Irv Gotti at the helm, Ashanti blasted into the urban music scene in 2002, topping the charts with multiple ...
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Jun 10 2008 10:00AM
by Adam Horne
Filed under: Soul/R'n'B
The Boombox Music Blog: Though most might not realize it, Grammy Award-winning songstress Ashanti is much more than just a pretty voice. The "Princess of R&B" is also a songwriter, producer, actress, and fashion designer. Ashanti recently opened up to AOL Music about her... Read moreJun 03 2008 14:00PM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Full CD Listening Parties, Soul/R'n'B
The Boombox Music Blog: Dubbed the "Princess of R&B" originally by Irv Gotti and Co. and eventually by her devoted fans, Ashanti returns with her fourth studio album, 'The Declaration,' which hits stores today. The singer stays true to form exuding femininity on... Read moreMar 18 2008 6:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: Soul/R'n'B, Soul/R'n'B Videos, Behind the Video
The Boombox Music Blog: Artist: AshantiSong: 'The Way That I Love You'Why You Should Watch: The songstress gives the BoomBox a backstage pass on the set of the video for the first single off her upcoming album, 'The Declaration.' 'The Way That I Love You' Video... Read moreVideos (35)
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