The album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of three million copies on December 17, 2002. Contributions to the album's production came from a wide range of producers, including Irv Gotti, 7 Aurelius, Chink Santana, Jared Thomas and Reggie Wright.Īshanti debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with first-week sales of 503,000 units, the biggest first-week sales for a debut female artist up to then. The album features guest vocals from Gotti, Ja Rule, and the late The Notorious B.I.G. Its music has the sound of R&B and hip hop soul. and Island Def Jam, the album was recorded in New York City and Los Angeles between 20, during the period of time where Ashanti was writing for other artists. Released on April 2, 2002, via Murder Inc. She also reflected on a brutal domestic violence attack where her jaw was broken.Ashanti is the self-titled debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Ashanti.
Ashanti was joined by her sister, Shia, where she talked about what it was like growing us as Ashanti’s little sister.
It sounds like he'd rather flex owning something of hers than her wanting to own something of hers as well.Īlso, the singer talked about praying with late rapper DMX, catching COVID-19 (she caught it from a family member) traveling the world, how she decides if she'll clear a sample, and more. Irv Gotti - who produced most of her early records - chimed in with his issue with her re-recording her album, saying she's trying to "f over his masters he owns". While she said Ja pretty much supports her new endeavors, she hinted “the other guy” ( *coughs* I rv Gotti *coughs*) likely isn’t happy about it. If anything, she said she’ll “add some sauce” to records for the re-record. There may be some new direction on the album, but she confirmed she’s not taking Ja off any records. The reason? She said she wants to show the business side of ownership and how important it is to “own.” With her first album contract, she’s allowed to re-record it and everything purchased from that moment on, she owns. Not only that, she plans on re-recording her self-titled debut album.
I told Joe, like, 'Joe, why didn't you tell me he was gonna be here?' He was like, 'Sis, I know, it's terrible! I couldn't risk you not coming if you knew he was gonna be there,” she said impersonating Joe perfectly.Īshanti went on to reveal she’s currently in a relationship with someone, but she’s keeping it “low and private.” She said “some of us” might know her boyfriend, but she’s not revealing who he is.Īfter several failed relationships, Ashanti said she hopes she gets it right this time around, but admitted it’s a lot balancing her career, personal and love life.Īs for her career, she’s currently on your, she has book coming out, she’s gearing up to executive produce another film and she’ll be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. First of all, I didn't know he was going to be there. "You know what the crazy part is, he didn't say anything," she explained. First Lady sat down to chop it up with Power 105’s Angie Martinez and the radio host didn’t waste any time to ask her about the viral moment with her ex. Kathleen Francois, LCSW, LCADC September 15, 2021ĭid Nelly walk over and try to ask for a hug from Ashanti? #VERZUZ /ATd4adeIY4
Nelly really walked through these people’s concert to give Ashanti a hug #VERZUZ /J02cjG7XxD He leaned in for a hug and whispered something in her ear. The Country Grammar” rapper saw Ashanti looking good across the stage and made a beeline to her with his arms extended as if he wanted a hug. The R&B singer was minding her business on stage before her ex- Nelly made a viral moment. homie Ja Rule during his VERZUZ Battle with Fat Joe. A post shared by Ashanti Grammy Award winning singer was front and center to support her Murda Inc.
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