NEW MUSIC FROM ASHANTI
Monday, January 14, 2008

REMOVED
Here’s some brand new music from Ashanti. Apparently, this is the first single from her upcoming album, Declaration, not “Hey Baby (After the Club),” which we posted late last year. I guess since those two buzz singles (remember “Switch?”) didn’t do as well as people thought they would. “The Way That I Love You” is interesting though - I actually like it. And I’m not an Ashanti fan. Even though I don’t look to Ashanti for stellar vocal performances, she kind of did her thing on this song. Which isn’t surprising, because Ashanti manages to have a few good songs on her albums. Her debut album still gets play.
Although the track is produced by L.T. Hutton, it has Bryan-Michael Cox-esque quality to it. I think it’s the piano and the vocal arrangement. Either way, I think this song has good potential for radio. The more I listen to it, the more I like it.
For more information on Ashanti, visit her MySpace or her official site! Declaration is set to hit stores April 28, and she will be shooting a new video in the Bahamas at the end of January.








498 Comments
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76.
Miss mikelah
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Her screaming over the music in the begining threw me off a bit and it’s not really different for her vocally, but the song is definitely good. She’s a great song writer. I like it
77.
gabe
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
LOL there always gonna be around haters are the biggest fans always have time to comment
78.
RERE
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
GREAT SONG!!! beyonce could never write a song like this. she can barely articulate a sentence in an interview
79.
Tay2
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
less than an hour & Ashanti has nearly 100 comments.
80.
Eric
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
susta girl is a hater.
It’s one thing to not like the song.. I mean, that’s fine. Everyone has their own opinion. But when u go so far as to say it’s “garbage” or “horrible” that’s when you start to become/sound like a real “hater”
See this is what Gab.Union was talking about. Black woman putting down other black woman instead of respecting them for what they do.
Ashanti IS talented, and she WRITES ALL of HER songs. Some of ya Fav artists cant say that.
And I’m starting to believe that some of you pretend to not like Ashanti just to ride the Bandwagon. Do u honestly thing a great producer such as Baby Face, would work with her if she was talentless? Yea.. money talks but it doesn’t talk that loud. He doesn’t NEED the money.
Anyways, 2 thumbs high. I love it!
81.
LJ
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
#79
YOU A STRAIGHT FOOL. LOL AND I AGREE.
82.
It'sReal
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Lmao, why does Beyonce get brought up everytime there’s an Ashanti topic? I wouldn’t be surprised once this hits radio to see Beyonce riding around jamming to it.
83.
RERE
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Top Song of 2008. i can already see it. This is GREAAAAAATTT!!!
84.
LJ
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
#81
I ECHO EVERY SINGLE WORD
85.
cplez
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
real talk!!! Ashanti did the damn thang with this… defintly a comeback and at the right time!! voice is bomb!!!
86.
Chaperio
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
ASHANTI you did it with this one girl! Although i Loved Hey Baby I think this will put you back at top like you use to be I hope the video is incredible The sing is hot vocals off the chain fall back hater cuz Ashanti’s BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
87.
crystal
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
they are just opinions i dont think anyone is trying to hate on her..her songs have never really grasped my attention. To babyface her voice is usuable..and to others its not..Beyonce is brought up just because.she is whats hot right now. Hotter than Ashanti
88.
Corey
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Yeah Ashanti isnt the best vocalist but she can still sing better than Rihanna,Ciara, and Britney! This song is very good and I can see everyone eating this up like they did Foolish. There’s really no good reason not to like this song!At least she didnt sample and she’s not saying “Awww Baby”. With all the garbage out now like Soulja Boy,this song is a STEP-UP compared to that.Good job Ashanti,I cant wait to hear the album!
89.
nana1
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
This song is really nice, I can relate, this is old Ashanti with better vocals… i still think Rain on me is one of her best but I must say i like this…
90.
sjane216
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
She’s back…ME LIKEY!!!
91.
RERE
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
The reason Beyonce’s name comes up is because her Stans bring it up, and Ashanti Stans not gonna stand for it. Personally, I don’t care for either one that much, but I’d prefer Ashanti more. Beyonce is a great artist as well. They are totally different so don’t try to compare them. I’m not a huge fan but baby í’m a freakin music major, and I know good music when I hear it, and this is straight FIYAH. I have to be honest
92.
DejaVuModel
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Perfect… I Love this song… Its gonna hit the charts
93.
Dame
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Please leave Beyonce out of every post. I am stan but I am sick of reading her name in topics that has nothing to do with her!!
94.
estyle4039
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
#71, lol. I am with you on that one I was searching the lyrics for the infamous “Ahhh Baby” “OOh baby” hook. The lyrics are soft and pink. The piano instrumental is hot! I could listen to the instrumental all day, in a hot bubble bath and a glass of Veuve Clicquot.
95.
Eric
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
@ CRYSTAL
Yes they are opinions but when you condescend, it becomes more than an opinion. So stop using that as an excuse. If you don’t like it, why waist 5 secs. of your life commenting on the song??
And I wish people stop with the whole Beyonce Ashanti thing, C’mon people, it’s old!
And no one cares. I mean, could you imagine talking to Beyonce and saying “Ashanti aint got ish on you!” What do you think she would say?? Do you think she would respect you for that comment??? Im more than sure she wouldn’t because she’s a professional, and as a Strong African American woman, she most likely supports Ashanti as another Strong African American woman who’s doing her thing.
96.
Bello
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Honestly; this is nothing but pure talent. It shows growth. And she did this all on her own. With out Irv’s fat ass. This is better than anything else right now and will definetly be number one with the right promotion and timing.
97.
Chaperio
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
VIDEO IN THE BAHAMAS IS GONNA BE A HOT LOOK FOR THIS SONG!
98.
2Cents
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I have had enough of Ashanti. I mean da*n! How hard is it to get some singing lessons. The game has changed sincer her last album. People actually want to here people who can hold a note. At this point, Snoop even got her beat with his sexual seduction track. She flat out has three options.
1 Learn humility, hire a vocal coach and make that person sign a confidential agreement.
2 Prepare to write a big check to a produce to doctor up her vocals
3. Give the up!
Also, Whatever her plans are, I hear she is planning to explode on the music inudstry, A while back, she was holding major priactices at a studio in New York.a few weeks back.
99.
CARLA
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
AMAZING,AMAZINg AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING,AMAZING
100.
Tay2
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
99 get the f*ck outta here, if you dont hear u need your ears checked!
101.
It'sReal
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
99Cents, Ciara, Are you trying to say Rihanna can hold NOTES better or longer than Ashanti? Last time I checked they weren’t the best vocalist iin the game either, yet they both had great years. Say what you want about Ashanti, but one thing is she CAN hold a note, this song can take her back up to the top, which I think it will.
102.
Tay2
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
99 get the f*ck outta here, if you dont hear growth u need your ears checked!
103.
Corey
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
It’s Real you hit it right on the nail! Ashanti sings WAY better than Rihanna and Ciara but no one seems to mind them. Ashanti deserves to be here just as much as them and this song proves that!
104.
Iman
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
LMAO @ RERE. Smh. Funny stuff.
This song is hot. Definately not what I expected. LT did his thing on this joint. I’m looking forward to seeing what else Ashanti has to offer with this new album.
105.
Knuck
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
This song is very good.. AMAZING.. and I’m NOT an ashanti fan.. I like her singles and stuff, she cool, but this is a step up. I love it. and yes this will crush anything on radio right now!
106.
Demar
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I like the sound of this song but for some reason her vocals aren’t getting it for me! I’ve always felt that Ashanti could sing better than what people believed. It’s just her vocals can come off a bit harsh(sounds like she’s straining) at times which I think is my problem with this song. I can see this song being a hit! I wish Ashanti all the best in 2008.
107.
TME
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THIS! I CAN’T FIND IT THROUGH GOOGLE
108.
JustFineAintI
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I admit…I dont look to Ashanti to deliver stellar vocal ablities, because thats not her! And it will never be. She knows what she has and she tries to expand on that, which I think is a good look for her. Now this song, ummm…I dont know. Intitially she started out screaming or atleast thats what it sounded like then toward the middle/end it was a little more calm. I like the concept. It sounds like something that she wrote. I think its still lacking a little depth but that could just be me. She Upped her game…I just hope its enough to bring her where she needs to be.
109.
lala
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I love it
110.
shamir
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I’m really liking that song. Switch and hey baby are both garbage(sorry Ashanti). I’m a big Ashanti fan and I’m glad to see that she’s moving in the right direction with this song. This is a single worthy sound!!
111.
Ashanti ...WHITE sounding blk girls is in
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
She sounds so 2001 and will only get played on BET. Sad. At least Janet realized the new wave of music is black girls sounding white like Rihanna ( the fakest black island girl ever). Also, Beyonce is working on her new album to change the sound to appeal more to the MASSES.
This music Ashanti is singing shows she is in a bubble and isolated from the music industry’s current trends!!!!!
Get with the times Ashanti…….black mesh white girl rocker gloves and a Posh spice jet black wig and you’ll be good to go!
112.
Nik
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
i like it…could do without the half a$$ adlibs at the end but overall pretty good.
113.
Ashanti ...WHITE sounding blk girls is in
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Ashanti …WHITE sounding blk girls is in
Monday, January 14, 2008
She sounds so 2001 and will only get played on BET. Sad. At least Janet realized the new wave of music is black girls sounding white like Rihanna ( the fakest black island girl ever). Also, Beyonce is working on her new album to change the sound to appeal more to the MASSES.
This music Ashanti is singing shows she is in a bubble and isolated from the music industry’s current trends!!!!!
Get with the times Ashanti…….black mesh white girl rocker gloves and a Posh spice jet black wig and you’ll be good to go!
114.
crystal
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
95..WHY DO YOU GIVE A DAMN!! Your not her publicist..! So kick rocks…its a post so therefore i will post my comments!
115.
Mutada al sader
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Sounds good to me… Voice sounds better than ever. Good to see LT Hutton getting some shine. He’s an OG West Coast Producer from the Snoop/Eastsiders era.
Thats an old public domain latin melody/progression, that been around for years.
116.
chocolate_krys
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
FIYAH!! I knew someone this song could have applied to…. I think she will make a hell of a comeback! I’m rooting for her!
117.
Toya From MEMPHIS TN
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
THIS IS 4 “SISTA GIRL” GO SUCK ASS AND STOP HATING. IF YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN DO IT, BUT SINCE U CANT SHUT THE FUCK UP B4 WE SHUT U THE FUCK UP. DAMN!!!! THE GIRL DOING SOME RIGHT AND SHE STILL GET DISS.LIKE SHE SAID ON HER ALBUM CONCRETE ROSE “HER SONG FREEDOM” THE MORE YOU GIVE THEM, MORE THEY WANT AND THEY AINT HAPPY, AND THEY DON’T ALL THAT YOU DO TO MAKE THEM HAPPY,THEY DONT APPERICATE IT TIL YOU WALK AWAY,BUT YOU DONT WANNA HEAR IT BY NOW ITS TO LATE” I REALLY FEEL HER ON THAT.
118.
It'sReal
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
She needs to sound WHITE?? That has gotta be one of the dumbest things i’ve heard in a while, music doesn’t HAVE a skin color. Look at Ashanti, she’s BLACK, obviously she wants to stick to her R&B roots, she doesn’t NEED to do anything except do what she wants to do. It’s HER career, her life, & if she can see this being a hit, then she’ll release it & promote it. Obviously this song has SOME potential if it’s already got over 100 comments in less than 2 hours, which by the way are 90% positive.
119.
Tony
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Krazy beat…..
Good look for Ashanti!
120.
Ashanti ...WHITE sounding blk girls is in
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Ashanti …WHITE sounding blk girls is in
Monday, January 14, 2008
She sounds so 2001 and will only get played on BET. Sad. At least Janet realized the new wave of music is black girls sounding white like Rihanna ( the fakest black island girl ever). Also, Beyonce is working on her new album to change the sound to appeal more to the MASSES.
This music Ashanti is singing shows she is in a bubble and isolated from the music industry’s current trends!!!!!
Get with the times Ashanti…….black mesh white girl rocker gloves and a Posh spice jet black wig and you’ll be good to go!
121.
LJ
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
ITSREAL YOU ARE TRULY BEING REAL
122.
Ms. AKA
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Piano nice. Vocals sound much improved. Nice song for driving. Not too much lyrics so you can concentrate on the road. LOL
123.
Tay2
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Ashanti can be herself & still be successful. What’s sounding white anyway?
124.
JMOORE
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Hot Track! I think Ashanti has a nice voice, and is a very good song writer. Ashanti, do your thing…make that bread…”F” the Haters!
125.
Yes RIHANNA is at the top of the game
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
These other tired hos need to fall back with that mess they’re singing!!! No style, no class….just ghetto and hood and crying bout their no good black mensssssssss…….Go on get your white man..Josh Hartnett gets the business!!!!
126.
CARLA
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Simply OUTSTANDING. I LOVE IT
127.
Armon
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
OMG……..i am so glad Ahshanti is back and doin her thang….this song iz fire….i have alwayz loved ashanti and this song just made me love her so much more……do ya thang Ashanti……and thank u concreteloop for posting this…..aRm0N
128.
Mrs. Alexander
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I love this song!
129.
Chase
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Its amazing how ya’ll sit on here all day and hate.
Lol.
This is song is far from trash.
130.
V
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
i’m only 1:33 into it n my hears r burning, i never noticed how bad her voice was before
131.
WhatIThinkIs
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Cute song. But the pic is horrible. She looks like a flat chested little sister trying to be grown.
Let’s close the shirt, girl!
132.
TGS
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Sounds good to me.
133.
bigbumpaa
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
effin love it!!
134.
Missdiva
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
STOP HATING ON THIS GIRL, AND BEYONCE AINT GOD. ASHANTI GIRL GOOD SONG TO COMEBACK ON, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND WITH YOUR FANS BEHIND YOU THIS SHOULD BE IN A TOP 10.
135.
Yaya
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I like it but doesn’t it sound like Be Without You by Mary J??? That’s what the other blogs are saying.
136.
PRINCE
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
If i didn’t know any better i would say Ashanti had a pretty good voice after hearing this, i like the song.
137.
Yaya
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
and Ashganti definitely sings better than Ciara and Rihanna.lol.
138.
Aisha
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
It does sound like Be Without You by Mary.lol
139.
ced_dro
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Can’t even front..Although, I have neva been to found of Ashanti.. ,”The Way That I Love U”, is hot to def..ur thing is on point..I LOVE this damn song..her best work yet for me.
140.
COMPLICADA
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
this song is hot…is it on her website..i want to put it on my page
141.
Tazz1504
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I been heard this song from her page she did her shit on this joint i have mad respect for her and love her
142.
uknow
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Please go take some singing lessons then record this back over and then I might like it!
143.
Mark
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
SUcks!
144.
MiSs Grant
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Cant Believe people like this! WTF…………………… NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
145.
Fl Gurl
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Love this song….
146.
Brenda
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
Her tone is awful. I’d rather have a nail gun stuck in my ear than listen to this talentless bitch
147.
brooklynboy
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
OMGGGG Crazy I still Love Her no MATTER what YES Imma STAN and WHen WE as STANS promote Right Along with her she Will BE BACKKKK sooo You can Say “ashanti is tired or is she still signed whatevaaaaaaa” SHE is BACK and YALL know She is BUSINESSSSS GeT scareddd For Your Favorite Artist Cuz ASHANTI is BACKKKKKK
Ashanti
The declaration
148.
sista_gurl
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
People need to stop using different names coming on here praising this mess! Ashanti cannot sing, and cannot act, all shes good for is riding Irv Gotti’s johnson
149.
TRILLY
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
I’m really feeling this. Where can I download this?
150.
dee dee
Monday, January 14, 2008 /
The song is OK. Ashanti can do better, I don’t know why she’s playin. It’s just OK for me. She needs a new look though and a hot video and she’ll do well.
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