Ashanti to be dropped from Murder Inc.

From Billboard.com...

Irv Gotti, whose Murder Inc. label once boasted such chart-topping artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti, says he's "going to drop" the latter.

"Our relationship has run its course. We're in two totally different places," the Queens-born producer and label head told MTV about his current relationship with Ashanti this week. "We don't really speak or talk and it's sad, but in another way it's like its all good. I don't think she could win - she needs some guidance, but she's not thinking that and honestly, I'm going to drop her."

In related news, the R&B singer will be making her stage debut this summer as Dorothy in a revival of "The Wiz." The musical will play June 12 through July 5 at New York City Center as part of its "Encores! Summer Stars" series.

Ashanti - Shine [Live Performance]

Check out this exclusive performance of Ashanti on Good Morning NY. She performed an album track from "The Decleration" called "Shine". Take a look :)

Any thoughts on the performance?

Just Stand Up [Live Performance!]

15 Top Female Singers Team Up for Charity Single

15 top female singers are teaming up for a charity single. The single is titled "Just Stand Up" and is in aid of the "Just Stand Up To Cancer" campaign. The 15 female singers are as follows...

Mariah Carey (pictured), Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes & Carrie Underwood.

The single will be release to iTunes on September 2nd and the video will follow shortly after on the 5th September.

What do you think?

Nelly, Akon & Ashanti - Body On Me [Video]

Ashanti is really putting her name out there at the moment, as she is now featured on Nelly's brand new single - which also features Akon. The video is the perfect summer smash, and the video is equally brilliant. The track looks set to be a big hit in the UK this summer, with radio airplay increasing day by day.

Thoughts on the video?

Ashanti - Good Good [Music Video]

After a week on holiday, I have missed some great video premieres. Here's one of the best video's I've seen for a long time - it's Ashanti's new video for her latest single "Good Good". I adore the video, Ashanti not only looks the vision of beauty but also the video is just simple and classy. Awesome!

Your thoughts on the video?

CrazyCoolMusic - Poll Update!

For the month of June, the Pussycat Dolls were given the title of being CrazyCoolMusic's Artist Of The Month. After a month of voting, the reader's of CrazyCoolMusic have decided that Ashanti deserves the title for the sunny month of July! Here's how the voting went...

Jessica Simpson	9 (9%)
Lindsay Lohan	24 (24%)
Coldplay	17 (17%)
Ashanti	34 (35%)
Ne-Yo	13 (13%)

August AOTM Poll is up now! Get voting!

Ashanti - Good Good [Live Performance]

Ashanti was on Jay Leno in promotion for new album "The Decleration". She performed her latest single "Good Good" and the performance was fantastic. The track is one of my favourites on the album and hopefully should do well in the charts! Take a look!

Any comments on the performance?

Univeral Motown, record label of Ashanti, has confirmed the tracklist for the R&B singer's upcoming album "The Decleration". Out on June 3rd, the tracklisting features 12 brand new Ashanti tracks.

1. Intro
2. The Way That I Love You
3. You’re Gonna Miss
4. So Over You
5. Struggle
6. Girlfriend
7. Things You Make Me Do (featuring Robin Thicke)
8. In These Streets
9. Good Good
10. Body On Me (featuring Nelly and Akon)
11. Mother
12. Shine
13. The Declaration

Nice tracklisting, and the collaborations sound great - Nelly, Akon + Robin Thicke. Hopefully the intended first single "Hey Baby (After The Club" will included as a bonus track, as well as promo single "Switch" which feautes Nelly.

Any Thoughts?

Ashanti - The Decleration [Album Cover]

Courtesy of UrbanBridgez.com!

Good or Bad?

Ashanti - The Way I Love You [Video]

Ashanti is officially back! She has just premiered the video for "The Way I Love You" her first single from upcoming album "The Decleration". The album has been pushed back several times and the lead single has changed 3 times. But it's been officially decided that this is the first single, and it's video is great! Ashanti looks and sounds on form, and the video is classic.

What do you think of the video?

Ashanti Update

ashantithisme.com has revealed the official cover for Ashanti's new single "The Way I Love You". The ballad is getting good reviews, and its been reported that the video for the song will be recorded in the coming days.
- Also, Ashanti's album "The Decleration" is being pushed back to June of this year. Critics have said the move has been made because of the swarm of big artist like Janet and Mariah releasing their albums in the Spring, like Ashanti's album was to be released.

Will you be copping the Decleration?

Ashanti - Hey Baby (After The Club) [Live]

Here's a short live performance of R&B Princess Ashanti performing her new single "Hey Baby (After The Club)" at the Nokia Theatre. It's a good performance -- really energetic, and the single should be a hit! Watch out for "The Decleration", Ashanti's new album when it drops in February' 08.

Tell me what you think!!

Ashanti - God Bless America

R&B Singer Ashanti sang "God Bless America" live @ the GBA in the US. Who knew she had such a powerful voice? It's a shame we don't always hear that power on all her singles. Watch out for Ashanti's new album "The Decleration", out in February.

Your thoughts on the performance?
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Ashanti - Single and Albums News

Ashanti has been quiet on the music front over the past few years after starring in a couple of successful films such as "John Tucker Must Die" and the forthcoming "Resident Evil" movie. But now Ashanti is back with the first single of her upcoming album - "Hey Babe (After The Club)" . The new album "The Declaration" is due out on December 4th. Buzz single "Switch" was leaked a few months ago and it's expected to feature on the album! Watch out for the single and album coming soon!

Ashanti feat. Nelly - Switch [New Single]

"Switch" is slated to be the first single from Ashanti's fourth album "The Declaration". Ashanti and Nelly make a good team and this track is on parr, but for Ashanti's comeback single - it's not brilliant. The album, originally entitled "Incredible", is set to be released later on in the year.

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