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    The Declaration

    This season, while R&B fans spin albums by Mariah, Usher and Janet, Ashanti needs more pizazz to compete. On her fourth album, she's still doing the diva-by-numbers thing, alternating between angry-at-her-man anthems and lovey pleasantry. The shuffling "Body on Me," featuring Nelly and Akon, an...

    2008 RS: 2of 5 Stars

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Ashanti was better than her first album indicated. Onstage she was a natural, sultry and light, at ease and with real power in her young voice. Only under the guidance of Murder Inc. kingpin Irv Gotti could a hot diva whispering "Baby, baby, baby, baby!" sound so damn boring. Ashanti's self-titled debut followed her appearances in star-making duets with Ja Rule ("Always on Time") and Fat Joe ( "Wh...

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