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April 4, 2005

In Brief: Ashanti, Jewel

Ashanti off to see the wizard, Jewel off on acoustic tour
March 2, 2005

Israeli Rapper Takes U.S.

Subliminal kicks off tour, kicks up controversy
February 6, 2004

In Brief: Ashanti, 50 Cent

Ashanti sings for charity, 50's bodyguard pinched and more
December 15, 2003

Xmas CDs: Ashanti, Blink-182

Reviews of "Ashanti's Christmas," "It's a Punk Rock Christmas" and more

Recordings and Reviews

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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Biography

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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