Monday, May 13th 2013

Snippet: Ashanti – ‘She Can’t (Like Mine)’

We know what you’re thinking. And don’t worry, we are too. Ashanti is still trying to find the pulse of her ‘Braveheart’ project.

Initially due for release in 2011, the LP has been marred by countless delays and singles that have sold all of nothing. And yet still she continues. Commendable case of perseverance or woeful time-wasting? At this point, we’re not sure the masses care either way.

What is certain, though, is that a snippet of a new track from the LP titled ‘She’ Can’t (Like Mine)’ awaits after the jump…

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Friday, April 26th 2013

New Video: Ashanti – ‘Never Should Have’

Ashanti’s still at it.

Despite two years having passed since her ‘Braveheart’ LP was announced, the project has yet to hit stores — and at this point, we’re not sure it ever will.

What is certain, though, is that the former Murder Inc starlet is hell-bent on pushing the almost comical project. Case, point, its latest video, ‘Never Should Have’. We could go there with that title, but at this point we feel sorry for her.

Does the visual pack enough to reverse her fortunes? Decide after the jump…

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Wednesday, April 24th 2013

Awkward: Ashanti Interviews Nelly For ‘FUSE’

Ciara and Bow Wow aren’t the only former couple who reunited on camera this week.

R&B belle Ashanti sat down with ex Nelly, interviewing the St Louis native as part of her new hosting gig at FUSE.

Expected territory was covered (see: new music, career tales, and the like), however the interview was dosed added pepper and spice when the ‘Baby’ singer quizzed her former flame on what he looks for in a lover, as well as his turn on’s and turn off’s.

Watch what went down after the jump…

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Monday, March 25th 2013

New Song: Ashanti – ‘Never Should Have’

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Despite serially delay, R&B diva Ashanti is pressing forward with new material from her forthcoming LP ‘BraveHeart’.

Indeed, the ‘Aww Baby’ beauty may be enjoying a run on Lifetime’s hit series ‘Army Wives’, but that hasn’t taken her sights from battling for Billboard’s top spot. The latest single she’s launched for fan approval is ‘Never Should Have’.

But, should ‘Never Should Have’ never have seen the light of day? Or is the drum-filled pop-anthem just what the songbird needs to soar on charts again? You tell us:

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Wednesday, March 6th 2013

Hot Shots: Ashanti Feels ‘Blue’ In NYC

Peep these snaps of ‘Only U’ singer Ashanti out and about in New York City yesterday.

Snapped walking a trio of furry friends, the former ‘Murder INC‘ first lady hit the city in glamorous fashion, two years after the release of her single ‘The Woman You Love’, pulled from her long awaited album, ‘Braveheart‘.

Of course, while some fans doubt this album will ever see the light of today, we sure will represent the majority when we say we can’t wait to hear whatever Ms.Douglas releases this year.

More snaps after the jump…

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Sunday, March 3rd 2013

Ashanti Delays ‘Braveheart’ Again / Sets June Release

After an array of delays, it seems Ashanti is finally ready to take her ‘Braveheart’ album off life-support — yet not before pushing back the LP one more time.

Full story after the jump…

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Saturday, January 5th 2013

Ashanti: “I Turned Down Seven Record Deals In Two Years”

Given the performance (or lackthereof) of Ashani‘s recent efforts, many have been scratching their heads as to why the singer is releasing her project via own label Written Entertainment.

For, while her present-day stock may not be high, her Platinum flavoured achievements from yesteryear precede her. Hence, the former INC songstress would likely be a shoe-in for a fresh deal at any major label of her choosing.

In an interesting new interview with Sirus radio, the 32 year old sounds off on her reason for going independent and the difficulty in turning down a whopping seven record contracts in the time since her last studio album ‘The Declaration’.

Her words after the jump…

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Thursday, January 3rd 2013

Ashanti Sets February Release Date For ‘Braveheart’

Ashanti‘s ‘Braveheart’ has a pulse after all.

A number of well-documented delays have plagued the project, however it appears the singer is gearing up to unleash her latest album next month.

Details after the jump…

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Thursday, December 27th 2012

Watch: Ashanti Performs ‘The Christmas Song’

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Ashanti.

If ever there was an act who could get it right but doesn’t time and time again, it would- and is her.

Indeed, while the public hasn’t completely lost faith in her chances of a come back, poor and confused managerial / creative decisions have made her train a little difficult to wait for, especially when the likes of Brandy and Ciara are guaranteed to offer fans an easier ride.

So, in the hopes of restoring faith in her talent, she took to ‘Fox & Friends’ hours ago to perform a stunning rendition of ‘The Christmas Song’.

How did she fare?

You decide below…

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