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Ashanti

Ashanti

contemporary R&B, hip-hop, pop music, soul

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "Ashanti’s tracks pulse with a rhythmic groove that intertwines flowing melodies and tight beats, creating a danceable yet emotionally charged atmosphere."
Ashanti matters for her role in shaping the landscape of early 2000s R&B and hip-hop, where she fused smooth melodies with streetwise narratives, creating a bridge that resonated with a diverse audience.
Ashanti matters for her role in shaping the landscape of early 2000s R&B and hip-hop, where she fused smooth melodies with streetwise narratives, creating a bridge that resonated with a diverse audience. Her distinct sound not only carved out a niche for female artists in a male-dominated genre but also popularized the use of melodic hooks in rap, influencing contemporaries and future generations alike. Her approach often involves a seamless integration of catchy choruses with conversational verses, employing her voice as both an instrument and a storyteller. This blend allows her songs to navigate personal experiences while remaining accessible; each track feels intimate yet relatable, as if Ashanti is sharing secrets from her own life while inviting listeners into her world. Common lyrical themes include love, heartbreak, and resilience, often conveyed through a blend of sincerity and subtle irony. Her storytelling style balances emotional depth with playful confidence, making her narratives resonate on multiple levels. The tone can shift effortlessly from vulnerable reflections to assertive declarations, giving her music a multifaceted character.

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Discography

31 releases • 11 studio • 2001–2017
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Singles ()

Say Less

Say Less

2017

Want It, Need It

Want It, Need It

2009

Good Good

Good Good

2008

The Way That I Love You

The Way That I Love You

2008

Hey Baby (After the Club)

Hey Baby (After the Club)

2007

Put a Little Umph in It

Put a Little Umph in It

2007

Still on It

Still on It

2005

Don't Let Them

Don't Let Them

2005

Only U

Only U

2005

Southside

Southside

2004

Don't Leave Me Alone

Don't Leave Me Alone

2004

Breakup 2 Makeup

Breakup 2 Makeup

2004

Rain on Me

Rain on Me

2003

Rock wit U (Awww Baby)

Rock wit U (Awww Baby)

2003

Mesmerize

Mesmerize

2002

Happy

Happy

2002

Baby

Baby

2002

Foolish

Foolish

2002

Always on Time

Always on Time

2001

How We Roll

How We Roll

2001

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