VIDEO: ASHANTI - “THE WAY THAT I LOVE YOU”
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Ashanti is back with a hot new video for the song “The Way That I Love You.” We just posted candids last week of the singer leaving the set and now the video mysteriously leaks on to the net. Hmmmm. Hopefully, you can peep it before it’s removed, because word is it isn’t supposed to premiere until sometime next week.
Also, make sure to peep the video after the cut of Ashanti speaking on her new album, song, etc. Special shout out to DJ SynCity for sending this over!
Rap-Up TV caught up with Ashanti on the red carpet at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party to discuss the release date for her new album, who she’s working with this time around, the video for “The Way That I Love You,” and future collaborations with Nelly.








280 Comments
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76.
ATL_HONEY
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I like but I’ll have to hear her perform live before I jump on this bandwagon b/c we all know she’s a good studio artist but cant sing or dance/entertain live which is where i base like or dislike of an artist
77.
MixteriousJay
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I like it
78.
whyme
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love the song and video. Ashanti’s vocals are on point and she looks fabulous. I will give her credit - she definitely threw down on this one.
Keep doing your thing sista girl!!!!
79.
Nickey
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I don’t know if anyone has said this already, but the guy is Christian Keyes. He was in Madea Goes to Jail play.
80.
Nickey
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I don’t know if anyone has said this already, but the guy is Christian Keyes. He was in Madea Goes to Jail play.
81.
TATUM
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I really did like the video even though I am not a Ashanti fan.
She did look very pretty in the video… I would love for my Kitchen to look like that. Time to charm my husband into remodeling.
82.
Law&Order
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Good Luck to Ashanti. This is a major improvement for her. I am really feeling the song and video.
83.
lali
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
wow ashanti is sooooooooooo beautiful !!!!
84.
susan
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
the viedo was amazing. i am such ans ashanti fan now. haters cant hate on this one. her clothers were on point, hair,makeup everything . she will take over 08 for sure. i cant wait till the album the declaration comes out
85.
Chaperio
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
LOVE THE VIDEO LOVE THE SONG GO ASHANTI!
86.
phillys_only_passion
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
it was much better than i expected!!!
87.
DEE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
HEY, I USUALLY DONT DIG SHANTI, BUT I AM SOOOOOO FEELING THIS ONE!! GOTTA GIVE PROPS WHERE PROPS R DUE!!! GET IT SHANTI!!
88.
Its Me Me
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
That’s right girrrrl!!!!! Kill ‘em DEAD if he steps out on you!!!!
Ashanti on Snapped……now that something….!
jokes
89.
WhatIThinkIs
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
KILLA!!!!
I LOVE it!
90.
sxcighanamamii
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
the video!! is GRREEEEEEAT! she didnt
say one “oh, babaaayyy.” at all!! go Ashanti!
91.
don meyers
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
ashanti is back.. love the video and the song!
wow.. welcome back!
92.
IAMDARKAQUA
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
i can’t deny the video is FIYAH…ashanti might have a shot in 08!! LOL
93.
TIFF
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Ashanti seriously needs to give the game up…accept that she had her moment and now it’s over. Music is on to a younger and hotter non-singer (Rihanna). I lovez me some Ri Ri though!!!
94.
Step
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Love the video…don’t really miss her singing…..
“hell hath no fury, like a woman scorned” LOL!
95.
SweetThang729
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Too bad I can’t see it!!!! But I do love this song!
96.
fransleeca
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
hey whatz up yall I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THE SONG N THE VIDEO IZ HOTTTTTTTT
97.
FallBackHaterz
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love it. I see she’s coming harder this album…I hope the rest is as good. Go Ashanti!
98.
M E RENEGADE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I AGREE W/ #24- THE SONG IS NOT MEMORABLE…..IT PROBABLY WON’T EVEN MAKE HER GREATEST HITS CD WHICH I’M SURE WILL BE RELEASED IN THE NEXT YEAR OR SO. HOWEVER, THE SONG IS NICE AND SO WAS THE VIDEO…..I DON’T SEE IT GETTING MUCH AIRPLAY IN ATLANTA!!!
99.
christiana
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
the video make me like the song more- HOT!!!! and the dude is sexayyy lol
100.
Tasha
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I liked the song and loved the video it’s a lot better than most of the stuff that’s out now. i love the fact that they went for something different
101.
Angelita
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Love the video was FIRE!!!!!! I think this is her best video yet. Kuddos to Ashanti.
102.
kevin
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
great vid.
103.
DejaStar7
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love this song Ashanti looks BEAUTIFUL as always. I didn’t watch the whole video bcuz it kept on pausing but it looks good so far.
104.
Christie Hall
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Shanti did it GOOOOD…we already knew the song was hot and the video is something much different for her….I LOVED IT!!!
105.
Kbunni
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
First off this video is a combo of : brittney spears( I need You baby), Re-re (recent video with neyo) , Beyounce to the left, and beyounce ring the alarm)
Clothes with the animal print w/ red lipstick = beyounce!
Long blond Hair with high lites Beuonce
Bathroom part in the tub= Bspears
High waisted and tight shirt = Re Re
Ashanti = did not have anything new to bring to the table expect ! her fav l word ” baby” .. Dont get me wrong this song is hot !
But im all about fashion in videos…. she didnt bring out hot trends that we have not already seen! I gave this video ummm c+ song is a A- and fashion D for no trends!
Have a Nice DAy
106.
riha
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Welcome back princess
107.
mphsmade
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
108.
Miss Cathy
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I’ve been playing this song for weeks now, just love it… Liking the video…
Ashanti baby hope it does well, really do
109.
Dame
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
i like the song and tha video
the video is type disturbin l0l
and when she’s in the tub, it reminds me of britney spears
otha than that, get that shit ashanti!
110.
knockkey
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Hot, Hot. Hot Ashanti is back bringing the heat. Team Ashanti //// Team Ciara
111.
Knuck
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I mean, what hasn’t been done in some form or fashion before? Yall b*tches make me sick on here! Half the damn clothes u wear or things you *try* to do YOU got from Beyonce or whoever else. Y’all killn me…
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Anyway, the song BEEN hott and the vid is hot too.. It would been better if she had gotten away with it in her daydream tho!
GO ASHANTI!!
112.
Sharonda
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Song is tooooo much hype.I wanted to give it a try, even tried to listen to it.I’m sort of bored with her.Her vocals didn’t approve, IMO, but to each of their own.I was an Ashanti fan, but she tried to sound out her range and it isn’t working for her.I probably be a fan again until I see she sing this song live lol.Til then I’ll wait to Jill Scott comes to my city and blow it up.
Cute video though.
113.
Islandchick_Bri
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Wow, I think that video was hot, this is a good look for Ashanti; I was already feelin the song so its alll good to me!
P.S. Ummm ppl calm down, its just a video! Lol
114.
k3nny
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
i agree with #13….im wondering if its my BDAY???
Soon as i wke up and decide to go 2 wrk late….THERE ASHANTI IS…random…and i luv the song/video and KANYE WEST FLASHING LIGHTS video is premiering today on his BLOG!! 2 hot vids in one day….sheesh
115.
"B"
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Ummm….She Still Can’t Sing Nor Dance…Ashanti Under-rated…LoL…Plus the video is recarnation of Beyonce’s “RING THE ALARM video…Only good part was to see Christian Keyes in it…
116.
Ama
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Damn, i was really feelin that! But that is too fine too die like that lmfao!!! Im not the biggest Ashanti fan but i actually like this song alot!!!
117.
Mr. City Knights Inc
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Gripping. Good work Shanti.
118.
Take a look
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Reminds me of Ms. Beyonce’s Ring the Alarm video meets Britney’s Everytime song/video. I dunno about Ashanti, honestly. She just doesn’t have the full package of a superstar.
119.
atlroyalty05
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
It was boring it was everything thats been done before nothing interesting nothing to keep my attention just boring looks like she just might flop with this album
120.
layla
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
she aint bout it bout it… she was supposed to MERK his ass. lol. but anywhos, its alright. id never buy her album, i dont know if its just me, but she reminds me of lindsey lohan.. :S. whatever.
121.
minas
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
great video great song by ashanti she is a good song writher
122.
mzsweetface
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I love the video and Ashanti’s voice sounds really strong on this track. I just don’t think the song is strong enough. Good luck Ashanti. I’m still waiting for you to bring some fiyah!
123.
Winter
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Wow!!! She is back and I believe it. It is not forced at all this time.
124.
Peacekeeper00
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I agree with #23. There is nothing orginal about this concept. Her vocals have improved? Okay. But I don’t hear it. Her voice is too baby-ish for this type of songs. It calls for a singer with a more natural soulful voice a la Mary J./Faith/Kelly Price/Jaguar Wright.
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“The whole femme fatile “kill the loser” thing was already done before. Most memorable by Gwen Stefani and Britney Spears. The bath tube scene reminds me a lot of Everytime”
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I concur
125.
NuAgenda77
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than RING THE ALARM! haha
126.
Sheei
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
She pulls off the red lipstick perfectly not alot of pple can do this. i LOVE the song this is a good look for her and quite a nice break from all the bubble songs going around… KEEP IT UP ASHANTI your on the right track.
127.
TRAY
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Love It!!! her voice has really matured. The video is hot!! I’m quite sure most women have been here..LOL
128.
gina
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I like this video it have a different risk concept not any artist is gone come with blood in too there video and that they are thinking too kill someone
I like the concept it fix perfect whit the song.
129.
krc3x
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Ashanti was really singing. I’m so happy for her. I used to have NO respect for her, because I felt she couldn’t really sing. But this was so good.
But the video, everything was GREAT. I LOVE IT!
130.
Reccy
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
The other chick killed him..LOL!!!
131.
tina
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Nice song…but def’n not a comeback hit single!
132.
KSH
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I like it.
I hate that generic as hair and pencil skirt. But the overall song is very nice and the video is better than I expected. I am impressed. I will add that to the nano tonight.
133.
bigbumpaa
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
One word: HOT!
134.
a.k.a. new yorker
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
her “belting” is really screaming ppl. you can do it too. i don’t see this so-called vocal improvement.
boring son,g has been done b4. cute vid but the last scene needs to be cut out. she doesn’t look good w/o that makeup
135.
PRISTINE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
OK…. Let me find out Ashanti got Christian Keys (for those of you who aren’t familiar with Tyler Perry’s work, he is the guy who played “Sonny” in Perry’s Medea Goes to Jail play) as the lead man in her video. That’s a verrrryyyy good look. Christian is hot to def.
I may just vote for this video after it premiers next week.
136.
Jamie
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
The song is growing on me…the vid was hot
137.
J
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
the video and the song are both amazing
better than mariah’s “oh-so-typical” touch my body
THE PRINCESS IS BACK
haters plz..
138.
Kendra
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
The video and song are fire I can’t wait for the album
139.
NewOrleansFinest
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
When I first heard the song on the radio about two weeks ago, I really dug it and to hear that it is Ashanti, I am very amazed and happy for her! She has really stepped up her vocal skills and lingo (lyrics, writing, words etc.)! I love the video as well, in that Monica (”So Gone” video) & Common video-lovin’ kinda way (the one that Kerry Washington directed) and she looks Great! But I just wished that the verses had more words before heading back to the chorus, that’s all. But, Get it Gurl!
140.
CA$H'S WIFE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
@ # 39
I COSIGN………. DA VIDEO WAS SOMETHING NEW. DA SONG WAS KIND OF ANNOYING. IT SEEMED LIKE SHE WAS SCREAMING THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG. HER VOCAL ABILITY HASN’T STEPPED UP SHE IS JUST MORE LOUD NOW.
141.
Phil-Up
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I have bought Ashanti albums and listened to her music. I like the song and video too. However, objectively speaking, I could see how some people could think she is mediocre. I can’t see myself buying but I may download some singles if they good. Die hard Ashanti fans can stand down because the girl is still pretty fine regardless and I don’t even care enough about the girl as a person to hate. As long as she stays fine I’ll keep watching. I’m just saying I can’t see her being a legend 20 years from now.
142.
Real Talk
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
@7
And people have done the bath scene before Beyonce and Britney, y’all need to stop acting like Beyonce and nem were first with everything.
Video is hot, dudes cheat so much I can believe that it makes women angry enough to do what they were leading us to believe happened. I can’t say I blame anyone for being pissed about being cheated on, especially a woman.
143.
stacy
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
No matter what people say about ashanti she still seems 2 comeback all the time with some hot sh*t. The video is hot and the song it hot.good job!
144.
tack8
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I am an Ashanti fan and that video was hot as well as the vocals. Comparisons to Beyonce and Rhianna is definitely not necessary when she is the only R&B singer of the bunch.
145.
MS.FIT
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
It was aight. I’d like to see her step outside the box and do something we wouldn’t expect from her.
146.
nana1
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
Really Nice…. I like it… good for her.. I hope she does well….
147.
Kelli
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
SHE CANT SING THIS VIDEO IS TRASH I DIDNT EVEN FINISH IT.
SHE SOUNDS LIKE A DOG WITH HIS BALLS CUT OFF
148.
Star
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
I think the song is loud and desperate for attention. I think the video has no substance as the artist clearly doesn’t either.
I would rather listen to bars spit in Ja Rule’s “Judas” track explaining how this chick is lost….
Peace
149.
Toons
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
So not an Ashanti fan, but I do have to give it up to her for this one. Nice video, as well as song. I love the dramatic piano playing throughout the song.
150.
monquie
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 /
i think the video was great, i see that ashanti can’t do anything without having the haters comment. if u hate her so much why waste time typin ur negative opinions just keep it movin. ashanti looks amazin and this is a good look for her in 08
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