Ashanti Biography

Ashanti was born on 13 October 1980 in New York USA. Aahanti’s melodious voice and successful track record has placed her on the road where she meets the success at every step. Ashanti Douglas was born in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. Her family was a musical one in which her father was singer and mother, a dance instructor. Ashanti started singing at the mere age of 6. With her growing up her talent began coming out to make the world aware of birth of a greatest singer.

Ashanti made her presence in the world of music when she released her big hit “How We Roll” in 2001. Because of her catchy and melodious voice she came to the attention of Murder Inc. Record company owner Irv Gotti who had already discovered many singing talent and he approached Ashanti to sign a contract with her.

Ashanti appeared as the first R&B vocalist on Murder Inc. Ashanti’s lead single foolish made waves at urban station radio by getting heavy rotation and electrified the demand by her fans for the release of her next album before the scheduled plan. So a blend of hip hop groves and subtle R&B styling came into being which hit the market with a great success.

She was featured on Ja Rule Smash “Always on Time” which snatched most of the airwave and video exposure. Additionally, she lent her voice to reigning Don of the Terror Squad, Fat Joe, for his big hit "What's Luv?” The first single "Foolish" ripped the airwaves and topped the charts and caused the heavy rotation of of the video also.

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