Multiplatinum singer, actress, and Written Entertainment CEO Ashanti is writing the next chapter of her career and – if she has her way – it will look better than it ever has.
Heavy in the process of re-recording her eponymous debut album (which celebrated its 20th anniversary in April), the 41-year-old continues to celebrate owning the masters to the LP which will likely see its release preceded by new music.
Taking to Billboard recently, Ashanti outlined her plans for the rest of the year and, much to the delight of her dedicated fans, she’ll be booked and busy with projects in and outside of the music realm.
Read what she had to say inside:
Chatting with resident interviewer Darlene Aderoju, the ‘Foolish’ singer waxed wise and honest about a number of hot topics including her illustrious career, the re-recording of her debut album, new single ‘Falling for You’ with Yung Bleu, and so much more.
Look below for highlights from the chat.
ASHANTI ON NEW SONG ‘FALLING FOR YOU’:
“We’re shooting the video for the single very soon, and it should be out this summer. He leaked it and wrote on Instagram, ‘I know she’s going to be mad at me.’ I was mad. (Laughs.) It’s a very Ashanti, heartfelt song but still witty, and you can bob your head to it.”
ASHANTI ON NOT PARTICIPATING IN BET’S MURDER INC. DOCUMENTARY:
“I’m working on my own documentary. It’s better coming from me and my experiences. My mom is known as the original momager, and she has footage that the world has not seen that is so sacred. People will be floored by the footage and stories that haven’t been told…”
ASHANTI ON OWNING THE MASTERS TO HER DEBUT ALBUM:
“After 20 years, I got the rights to rerecord my Universal [Music Group] albums and material [plus my album Braveheart] and own those new masters. I’m rerecording my first album now.
There were definitely obstacles [to gaining my right to rerecord]. Certain people don’t want to see you move forward and progress in life, so they try to create roadblocks. You need a strong legal team to support you and make sure you’re doing everything correctly. It’s really important as an artist to continue to spread the ownership narrative. I love what Taylor Swift did.”
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An engaging read indeed, click here to read the full interview to learn more about the GRAMMY winner’s forthcoming children’s book ‘My Name Is a Story,’ producing and starring in the upcoming film ‘The Plus One,’ and so much more.
thw original music is just the original she can rerecord it but i will always still listen to the first one
Take your single back and get back into the studio to record a new album, lazy bum. I don’t care about your business move, drop the music or gtfo.
It’s time for another greater hits 2002-2008. 💅🏾
Ashanti, sweety just stick to tricking in Dubai. The music thing was cute in 2002. Nobody cares 20 years later.
@Tiffayny… — hahaha! That’s cold bro, but funny as h3ll.