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The hip-hop landscape may be dominated by members of the Young Money label at the moment, but there was a time not too long ago when the scene was dominated by Murder, Inc., the label headed by Irv Gotti that introduced the universe to the likes of rapper Ja Rule, producer 7 Aurelius and singer Ashanti, who dropped her self-titled debut album on this day in 2002. Ashanti’s special blend of hip-hop-flavored R&B saw her sharp, versatile voice wrapped around the soulful, hypnotic beats that Murder, Inc. producers Aurelius, Gotti and Chink Santana seemed to churn out in their sleep.
Fans first heard Ashanti’s cooing voice backing up rappers and singing hooks on hits like Ja Rule and Jennifer Lopez’s “I’m Real,” Fat Joe’s “Whut’s Luv?” and Rule’s “Always on Time.” But she really made it big when her debut solo single “Foolish” flew to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for 10 weeks. When the album finally dropped, it sold over a half million copies in its opening week, which made it the best first week from a female debut of all time (a record that was recently broken by Susan Boyle, of all people). Ashanti eventually sold over three million copies and won the singer a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.
Ashanti released three more albums for Murder, Inc. (now just known as The Inc.) before departing in 2009. She seems to have settled into a healthy acting career, starring in a number of films, TV shows and stage productions. Even if she never comes back to music, her body of work will stand the test of time — especially signature tracks like the single “Happy.” - MTV.com
Also, today, Ashanti’s younger sister Shia turns the big 2-1. Everyone, make sure you wish her a happy birthday on Twitter @PDEESOFNY!!!
Below are photos of Ashanti at the Presidential Dimes’ (Shia’s socialite group) “Pre New Year’s Party” at Cain Luxe Lounge in New York on December 30, 2009.
Below are some more photos of Ashanti from October 7, 2009 (pictured with Lucy Liu, mom Tina, Robin Thicke, sister Shia and Tyrese) during the Hennessy Artisty pre-party held at the Kiki de Montparnasse Lingerie boutique in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan.
Ashanti attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (airing October 13)
Arrivals, Medium Quality x41
Arrivals, High Quality x50
Performance, Medium Quality x28
Performance, High Quality x44
Backstage, Medium Quality x8
Backstage, High Quality x18
FIERCE! Loving everything from the curly mohawk with the braids on one side, to the thigh-high boots, to the feather earring to the Gemela Amor shades. EVERYTHING!
More photos are to be uploaded as the night advances.
Ashanti and LL Cool J hit the Louis Vuitton boutique in Manhasset, New York on August 15th, 2009 to host a benefit in support of Heroes at Home. The charity helps military families facing financial hardships.
Below are photos of Ashanti at the PDees BBQ (Ashanti’s little sister Shia’s socialite group) at Club Eden on August 8th, 2009. Juelz Santana also stopped by.
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