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VIDEO: ASHANTI - “GOOD GOOD”

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Ashanti releases a new video for her second single, “Good Good” from her latest album, The Declaration. Peep a little cameo from her man Nelly too.

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1.

complexndope

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Minnie Mouse aka Ashanti looks SO ADORABLE in this video. The video is really cute.

Not sold on the song yet.

2.

Linda V

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I’ll see it when i get home….. can’t view at work. :(

3.

Black British Girl

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti’s video is visually satisfying but the song is very bland..

4.

queena

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

wow!!i love ashanti new video,its so different from these other videos!i knew she would come with something sexy!too cute!!

5.

goldie pyramid

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

ashanti is a cool chick…luv the video

6.

BarbiieB

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Go Shani! I love the video; very creative and the song is too cute.. Nelly know he look good.. even in that lil cameo.. They are too cute together

7.

j

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

this video is hot.. !!! cant wait to see her perform this live

8.

TRUTHBTOLD

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Cute, I like the Nelly cameo!! They make a cute couple, but when they going to get married?

9.

leuqar87

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

ummmmmmmmmm… i dunno

10.

DOB

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I actually love the Ashanti song too. The video is cute.

11.

WARNING:OPIONATED

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I looove the video it is too cute. Ashanti I like this waaaay better than the first video. Im not too much of a fan of the song but the video fits it perfectly. Go Shanti.

12.

anobby has aleasgie

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Very cute video and Nelly looks good too.

13.

Dame(I am a Jayz stan and what!)

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I like is too cute reminds of Busta Give Me Some more video. I am still not a fan of the song

14.

Island Gurl

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Loves it!! The song bcuz I can relate to it (yea, I said it, lol) and the video bcuz it compliments the song and it’s out of the box, different from what’s on tv now…..

15.

MAI03

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti’s video is adorable, loves it! I like the whole “Stepford Wife” theme and Nelly looks hot in the video. Those two are the cutest couple. Thats funny how she had her hair rolled in soda cans, I swear they give your hair the best volume..lol!

Love Alicia’s video. Very positive & I love how she shows the real women that she portrayed at the end of the video. Alicia looks beautiful in the video and nice surprise to see Jada.

16.

Nothing But Love

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Im tempted to watch the video but i can’t take her voice…..so i’ll think i’ll pass or maybe i’ll watch it later and just put it on mute.

17.

WARNING:OPIONATED

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

PS. That was nice how she is reppin her and Nellys relationship without the fear of the “gossip.” Celebs should recoqnize by now if u take the position to be in the spotlight be fearless to the fact that your personal life is also spotlighted. So there is nothin wrong with reppin the fact that your still “a human bein” that lives the typical human life….u have relationships…u love to eat..u love to hang out just like any other so called “ordinary person” why hide what ppl already acknowledge….if I was a celeb datin another celeb I would give two la de daz what anybody has to say or think? Its my life and im livin…so for that ASHANTI thats wassup ma…dont be afraid to let the world who u love and who loves you. That its my life shh*t is played out and some of these celebs really need to grow up and shade light to the fact that ur just not a workaholic but you love to live a normal more realistic life.

18.

Diamond:-)

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Am loving it!!! but for some reason, it comes across more beyonce…esk!!! Than ashanti but like i Said Am loving it, the song n the vid!

19.

Shakera

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

WOOOW. Im not feelin the song or the video. I thought since the song was not that great she would make it up with a sexy video wit nelly but no we got this. This wsa a bad single choice in my opinion, she shoulda went with things you make me do, the track she did with my man robin thicke or even girlfriend would have been better than Good good.

20.

lesa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

The video and the song is wack!. The cute part is when they kiss, makes them look like a real couple.

21.

GeeeBooo

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Awwwwwww. Well that was the cutest video ever!!! I loved it. They look great together and it’s great they show affection. Such a cute Black couple. The song is pretty good, not great, but I like it. I have to give it to Ashanti, her music stands out and she keeps it interesting… she looks FAB…. And Nelly is just extra scrumptous as usual. He doesnt have to be Mr. Tough Guy all the time and thats so attractive.

AKeys is a class act. She is the only female Black singer out who has a message in her music other than why did he leave me, I’m over you, I love you, let’s be together blah blah. All that is great but we needs thought provoking positive songs from our R&B sistas too!!

22.

vanessa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I love it. Its differnt and thats important because alot of the videos out now are starting to look the same. Im glad Ashanti stepped out da box and did something differnt and I just LOVE the song.

23.

mia loves some nelly

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Just Sexy! Whew He Sexy! Melina Saving The Video World. B, Alicia, Solo, And Now Ashanti Video Are All So Creative Go Melina. I Like Good, Im Glad It Was The Second Single. Ashanti Deserve Her Spot, I Cant See R& B Without Her.

24.

61

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@Diamond please stop that all i have to say. Go ashanti

25.

mia loves some nelly

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Good Good*

26.

ThatGirlLinda

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Wow I thought I made a comment earlier anyway I will ask again have ya’ll heard Ashanti maybe joining the cast of Heros?? But I like the video… It’s cute and creative..

27.

ashley

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

It was good
considering her weeve was bad
but I liked it overall!!

28.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Personally, I believe she doesn’t realize how stereotypical and offensive this video is, not saying that other’s aren’t, but this one really seemed odd being framed by a top rated female artist. Her video will continue to add to the oppression of women, especially black women, and how the are valued in society. She’s playing into the ideological structure of male hierarchy. I guess young girls need to know that to keep your man you have to have that “good good” and clean, wear heals while cooking, etc,.

I was a fan, but just like Lauren Hill said, “You might win some, but you just lost one!”

29.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

And for those who think this video is “Awww, so cute” you need to really get your priorities straight. It’s not just a video my people, read between the lines!

Ashanti I thought you would have matured wayyy past this point, guess not. Whatever sells right? I’m broke, your rich, So i guess you “good good”. SMDH

30.

Reccy

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Cute!

31.

Aries

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

“Cute, I like the Nelly cameo!! They make a cute couple, but when they going to get married?”

DAMN!!!! not to knock your comment or anything and I never really call someone out. BUT whatever happen to dating? Why does everyone have to rush down the aisle. As long as she is not pushing out babies for him or hindering her life due to the relationship, then whats the problem? I just dont understand.

32.

MONICA

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I don’t like the song but the video is cute. I’ve always respected ashanti and her video’s. Each time she brings something new! And I don’t care what know one says I liked her first video, It was creative and she told a story!!! Nelly looks hot as well. Gotta love looking a nelly although his music is falling off!! Smooches…

33.

Mel

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

# 30 it is not that deep, come on. There are way worst Videos than this one.

I think she looks very cute and I am not an Ashanti fan but this was very new and cute and it does not look like anything beyonce has done so do go there with that.

It actually looks like something gwen or fergie would have done but she made it her own style.
I am impressed

34.

crys

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

it was alright. I like the song but the video…not so much. Maybe I would’ve liked it more if Nelly had took his shirt off!

35.

SAY WHAT:O

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@28- ole chile is not that damn serious. she was just bein cheerfull/playfull; really don’t think she was trying to be stereotypical.

The video was cute. Since i see she’s trying to up her image i was thinking she was going to come out with something rounchy. But good to see she decieded to play it up!!! GO ‘SHANTI!!!!

36.

DIAMONDS & GIRLS

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Hated it. Uber Cheap.

37.

complexndope

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

#29.

My prioritties ARE straight. Just because I think this video is cute doesn’t mean I’m any less of a woman.

As someone else pointed out, there are videos worse than this one.

You’re probaly the type of person to be pissed off at the song “I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas”.

Stop being over analytical.

38.

Yeah I Said It...And What???

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Good Job Ashanti!!!

39.

RaDi0*K00L

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I agree Melina is doin it with these videos…im all 4 creativity and something diffrent. The songs ok…not the best…but she looks great n the video. It reminds me of “you know im no good” by amy wine-o, because of the dark background and the 50’s 60’s look.

40.

JZ

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti coming bk quite har!!! this song and vidoe is HOT!~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my new theme song lol

41.

JZ

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I meant hard*

42.

M E RENEGADE

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I ACTUALLY LIKE THE SONG AND VIDEO. FOR STARTERS, I LIKE THE FACT THAT SHE REINVENTED HERSELF W/O THE WHOLE MURDER INC PERSONNA. SECOND, IT CAPTURES HER TRUE APPEAL WHICH IS PLAYFUL, BUBBLY, AND SEXY (WHICH IS WHY PEOPLE LIKED HER IN THE FIRST PLACE) TO MAKE UP FOR MINIMAL SINGING SKILLS. I SAID MINIMAL, NOT LACK OF B/C I FEEL THAT SHE’S OBVIOUSLY HAD EXTENSIVE VOCAL TRAINING, THEREFORE SHE CAN CARRY A NOTE NOW…

43.

STLCHICK

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Nelly saves the video for me and that’s not my opinion just cuz I’m from the STL. Idk Ashanti just wasn’t believable in this role for me. It kinda was annoying w/ all of those damn words popping up. It’s annoying enough hearing JD now I gotta read him lol. It was too much going on. Too much sexiness, too much color, and too much weave lol. Try again Ashanti. I’m sure that this song will rise on the charts though because that’s the music that sells today. She should’ve went w/ that duet w/ her and Mr. Robin Thicke.

44.

UNIQUE

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

just one word CORNEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

45.

kitty

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I love it is so cute. Glad to see artisist are going back to making real videos

46.

Deena

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I really like it. It is cute and funny. The only thing that I did not like was the background being Black throughout the whole video but it may be a reason for that in which she will explain so that’s cool. lol at her having soda cans for hair rollers too cute.

47.

Keisha

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

VERY CUTE.

Shanti and her man
are so hawt.

Cant wait till
they get married.

Which i think
will happen.

48.

ashley

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

The song and the video is sick I love the whole thing from begininng 2 end ! Good job ashanti didn’t expect the hotness!

49.

Anonymiss

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

If that “other woman” can do it who will remain nameless, sure can Ashanti!Go Ashanti!

50.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Everyone has their right to an opinion, Shouldn’t have attacked individuals priorities. If you read my opinions correctly, you would see that i didn’t take heat off other videos, that are in my opinion = offensive.

Stop being over analytical….stop being so passive!

I mentor young girls at a B&GC who are affected by the roles we are stereotyped in rap videos, so i take it a lot deeper.

http://www.myspace.com/demhazels — incase i’m considered a hairy leg feminist who can’t attract a man, lol. Holla!

51.

Big M

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Wack…the song and the video - Sorry I had to be honest : )

52.

Lola Am

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I like the video, and loved the fact that Nelly was in it. I also thought Declaration was a good solid album, although Good Good wasn’t one of my fave songs,

53.

Dior

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

the video is alright…i do like the song…wen i first heard it..i really liked the song…but for some reason her a nelly seem like they want attention…i dunno..maybe im trippin….but they seem like they want people to be in their business..not sayin they need to hide everything..and not be affectionate..that’s just the vibe i get from them..even @ the BET awards..wen she came outta nowhere..to announce nelly…ok..all of that wasn’t needed…but hey..they look cute..and i wish them all the luck in the world in their relationship

54.

ms_mac

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

She tryin too dam hard. Saddown!

55.

Khia Fan (R-E-S-P-E Respect Me!!)

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

OKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY….THIS IS EASILY THE BEST SHANI VIDEO EVER!!!!! AND NOT TO MENTION THIS IS A CHOICE CUT OFF THE ALBUM. THIS GOTTA BE A HIT OR I’LL BE MAD.

NEVER BEEN A BIG FAN, BUT THIS IS A GREAT SONG.

56.

ThatGirlLinda

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Love Alicia’s video. Very positive & I love how she shows the real women that she portrayed at the end of the video. Alicia looks beautiful in the video and nice surprise to see Jada.

** I see people commenting on AKeys but what video are ya’ll talking about?

57.

complexndope

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

#50.

I’m FAR from passive.

I’m not easily offended by things such as this. It doesn’t affect me or my relationship where EVERYTHING is 50/50.

So sad there are young women who see images as this as reality. Luckily, I was raised not to be one of those. It’s good that there’s someone like you to be there to mentor those easily swayed by the media
:-)

58.

jennii

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I WAS LITTLE UPSET THAT SHE PUT THIS SONG OUT THERE…I WAS HOPING TO HEAR “SO OVER YOU” THAT WOULD HAVE FELL PERFECTLY BEHIND HER FIRST SINGLE “THE WAY THAT LUV YOU” BUT OH WELL…

THE VIDEO IS CUTE THO!!!!

59.

cloverix

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

29 i kinda agree..
most artist try to show how much theyve grown since the last album, and its been a while for her…

but iLOVE the myrtle urkle glasses..lol

60.

cutieonduty30

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I like the video and song.Get it in ashanti and hit these haters in the head.

61.

cloverix

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

and all jd songs sound the same esp jagged edges’

62.

61

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@53 i respect your comments but i love the way they r they giving us a glimpse of there relationship. I like them together they look like they have fun with each other. I rather see something better then nothing. Get them Ashanti and nelly. It seem like if they not a jay-z or beyonce couple it all wrong please.

63.

MissDestiny

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

The video was really cute. Very colorful I Love Lucy/Naughty Housewife LOL. Her CD is good too. But sadly, nobody is willing to give the woman props.

64.

Dame(I am a Jayz stan and what!)

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@ 57 Alicia Keys Superwoman video

65.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@ 57

I didn’t mean to come out swinging fist, lol. But everytime I see US allowing ourselves to continue to be de-valued by society and the media, I get furious. I know there are other things to attack other then video’s, but this is something that is directed and advertise to our youth and affect’s their everyday encounters.

And yes, this is certainly not the worst video, but it doesn’t mean that it should be taking lightly. I’m just shocked ashanti went this low, i mean damn.

We always talking about how flyy or how cute things are, but when the children in our neighboor are interpret and except these images, they are lost. White children are not hurting like black children are when it comes to rap music affects, despite them being the main consumers.

66.

MissMarcJacobs

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I Love that Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s Different!!!!
Ashanti is Pretty!!!!!!!!!!

Jeeze!!!!!!! Go Girllllllllllllllllllllll

“I Got That Good Good” 2!

67.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

P.S. I work in a newsroom, so i may be overly harsh.

68.

NUDARKAQUA

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

GOOD JOB ASHANTI & CO!! THANKS FOR ADDING NELLY…MAGICALLY DELICIOUS!

69.

Lisa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Not feeling song or video. I think I’m at that age now where hip hop and typical R&B acts just don’t do it for me. I think the older and wiser (emphasis on wiser) you get the less patience you have for foolishness.

70.

shay

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

That was just so beautiful…I loved it… very different… you go Ashanti… she looks good too

71.

DENITA SKYE

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ok that explains Ashantis random “good, good” comment on the BET awards. Im late b/c I didnt know she had a song with that title. Anywho, I enjoyed the video. It was fun and she looked really cute.

72.

Chi-city

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

OK people calm down……..It’s a cute video for a cute song that’s it nothing more, stop trying to make it about stereotypes and all that other stuff. This is a artist showing another side of herself it’s not meant to upset anybody, or make anybody feel bad about who there are.

74.

Danny

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I love love love the video….too cute.

75.

ThatGirlLinda

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@66 I’m not sure what your talking about. Maybe your comments are directed at someone else thanks at Dame.

76.

tiftTiff

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I love the video! I think she looks gorgeous and it is very different! People can say what they want, but Ashanti always has visually stunning videos and she actually writes her own records! Give respect where it is due! She gets to kiss Nelly too… I know chicks are hating!

77.

thicky

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I absolutely loved the video and found it very entertaining from the very beginning.

I’ve read the comments and while we’re all entitled to an opinion I would say for those that are really thinking that’s it stereotypical and that it “sets women back” I would just say to lighten up. I think she’s just speaking about her own personal experiences. And if baby girl has a man like Nelly coming back then she obviously
has that “Good Good” and knows what he’s talking about.

Love ya Loopers xoxo Thicky

78.

SMILE 4 ME

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I agree with SAY WHAT:O
it is not that deep the issues we need to look deep into we dont it is just a damn video. chill out love.

Ashanti did a good job I love it. !

79.

nana1

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@37 you are killing me… LOL… too funny… your right though, it aint that serious, it was a fun video she was having fun, looks like to me anyway…. COME ON PEOPLE- lighten up some, oppressing women are you kidding me, look around you, this video i doubt was meant to protray any such thing, it is what it is, having fun….

80.

hollywood here i come...

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

ashanti album still aint sell

but i will have to give it to her..the bi.tch look good in this video..and its different..kinda off the beaten path..lol…

thank god this will prolly be the last single we hear i doubt they will be promoting this album anymore lol

81.

kvirgo07

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

i lik IT song and video …

82.

Ladyssolady

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

That video was too cute! Song was ok, but verrrry comical. Females trip me out saying I got that ‘good good’, so he won’t do nothing, but her man’s out there playing around. That mess is funny. No matter how good you think your ‘good good’ is, people gon do what they want. She did have a point with let your man be a man, still enjoy himself. It makes for a better relationship.

83.

Jamie872006

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Don’t like the video nor the song

84.

dee dee

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

The video and the song are boring.

85.

BRIANA

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

i wonder why they didn’t shoot this in a real house

86.

enlightened

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Chi City I agree the video fits the song perfectly..it’s a light fun song and so is the video..nothing deep about it..

I was worried about this video when I heard this song was the next single but IMO the video was done very tastefully..they really could have “slutted” it up with this song but as a strong female I wasn’t the least bit offended.

I’m an equal in my relationship but I still let my man be the man, he is a man that respects my input.

Nelly helped Ashanti write this song..it obivious they have a lot of fun together.

87.

shannonnnnnnnn! !

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

touch my body part 2?

88.

TONI-DANIELLE

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

WOOWWWWWWWWW- I am smiling….I LOVE that video I am a Bey and Jay stan and all I have to say is thats how U do it!!!!! It was so cute take notes Bey and Jay…Shan and Nels is coming for your spot…… This video is so cute :)

89.

DeShawn

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

that’s actually a really cute video!!!!! it made me actually like the song!

90.

Call Me Mrs. Jones

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I’m impressed! She looked real pretty and got her sex appeal on too lol. I ain’t mad at this

91.

kmniles

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

From a pure entertainment standpoint the video is very creative and put together well. People need to slow down with the feminist bull here. I’m all for positive images but this is strictly for fun. Can’t anyone have FUN nowadays? Geesh…

92.

ms meana

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I love the song and I love the video. Cuz I got that good good too. so I can relate to her. The lyrics are about me:) …lol

93.

BigDaddyReg

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

She is sexy, and the video is a treat for the eyes, I think it is cool that she is for her man, and he knows where home is. That’s real.

94.

Call Me Mrs. Jones

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

In response to the social commentary, as a wife and mother of a 9 year old young daughter, I don’t rely on or allow music videos or any other external imagery to shape my daughter’s views on herself. Nor does she look to that to define herself. We, as in US as a “people” need to take more responsibility for our own and stop blaming every external factor possible on the fact that we are self-destructive. I certainly am not saying that videos such as this and the media and aaaall of the many industries don’t play a part. The question and fact of the matter is, how big of a part will you allow them to play in your life and in the lives of your loved ones? Sidebar: My hubby and I barely allow our daughter to watch music videos. That’s us taking responsibility for our own.

95.

kmniles

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

94

Thank you…well said.

96.

BigDaddyReg

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Call Me Mrs. Jones, thats it right there, I could not have said it better.

97.

Ceecollegegal

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti looks cute in the video but the song is just okay.

98.

Mtwbabyface

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Love the video and the song, the concept was hot. I like how she went with an old school vibe from the 50’s, very creative and different.

99.

cece

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Great video and song!

100.

Call Me Mrs. Jones

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@ KMNILES & BIGDADDYREG….Coo :) Thanks.

101.

Shellboogie

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I LOVE IT !!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

I love Nelly and Ashanti together it works!!!!

The video is very “Leave it Beaver” themed I love the I got a good man at home.
Not to mention that good man is Nelly, (lucky girl).

I love it !

102.

Lady D

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Very cute video, I’m digging the song.

103.

Lisa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@94 that’s great, the steps you and your husband take to monitor what your child sees, but I’m of the thinking that it takes a village. So, I am also concerned about what my neighbor’s child is viewimg or listening to on the radio and TV. Not to mention, you can’t shield your child on what they hear or see at school or at a friend’s house or in a magazine. Sociologist have written about the power of media for years and how often we are compounded with sexual and violent images that we have become numb to many things, and they do have an affect on our subconscious, obviously to varying degrees. And this is not simply about Ashanti.

104.

Im Real

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

beyonce-ish, twista - give it up ish, go head, sell that ass girl!

105.

Call Me Mrs. Jones

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Lisa…I feel you. It certainly takes a village to raise a child but the rearing starts at home. My daughter has such a strong foundation at home that regardless of what she sees, she knows who she is. She is shielded from nothing - we simply don’t allow her to constantly watch imageries and have it marinate in her psyche. Hence, my using the word ‘barely’. We are frank and upfront with her about anything her beautiful mind can conjure to ask us. I studied Psych with a minor in Sociology so I certainly am aware of the statistics and implications and I don’t refute them. What is unanimously agreed upon is the fact that the proper foundation of love, self-esteem and self-worth at home combats external factors. My daughter knows who she is because we teach her. I tell the kids of my friends, and my nieces and nephews the same things I tell my daughter. I even talk to my 15 year old sis-in-law about these things. Yes, stars, celebrities and such have a responsibility. You just can’t leave it up to them.

106.

Mhel8414@aol.com

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Love it

It was different then most Ashanti videos

I love the different Fits - Costumes - Hair -n Looks -Color

Love tha song

*****But She Forgot or the directed Forgot the PLOT - that makes the VIDEO better.

Nelly n Ashanti — sexy ass couple

107.

Llanah.princess

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

That was a hot video,Ashanti looks great and so does her man Nelly.Now they can stop the playin around jokes that their not a couple after that KISS

108.

perhapsfine

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Super cute…I really dig ashanti but this song is just ok the visual does give it a bit of a boost though

109.

e

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

The video is unique and so is the song. Hell women like to look good and promoting looking good for YOURS is a decent message in todays society were hoing, being slutty, and dealing with men that are taken is popular.
Ashanti’s body looks fit and her confidence is at all time high.

110.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@94Yes, I too agree that teaching our children starts at home, but unfortunately, most children are not blessed enough to teach them valueable lessons. We account for the most out of wedlock pregnancies, std’s, less values and assets, and less education compared to our white counterparts.

Yeah, I guess I should take responsiblity for myself instead of worrying about our brothers and sister who remain stuck in unfortuante situations without guidance. I’m 22 years old and all i see is ‘US’ trying to be this brought and sold commoditized music that only negatively frames and portray only “US.” Research has clearly shown we are affected by these images, but were stuck in the notion that it’s just entertainment. I applaud you and your situation, but just like someone guided me off the streets of Detroit (not my mom or dad) and got my behind in undergrad which lead to Graduate school, I would be doing the same thing, nothing. As you come up you should always pull someone by the hand with you. I have one black sista in my class…1. I always try to bring a new light to my generation…but I think its too late, 2 many of us our stuck in getting our “own.”

I’m won’t even waste my breath anymore…its apparent we are use to staying in “our place” in society…oh, I forgot to add…IT’S JUST A VIDEO! So i’ll lighten up for the kids. (snaps figures)

But music videos aren’t totally the blame, it’s just apart of it.

111.

NOD YA HEAD

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I have to disagree with the comments on this joint. That video sucked. First of all it didn’t match the concept of the song. Alright for having her man in video…nice touch and all but damn. When she was on top of the milkshake was it just me or was it a reminder of Kelis’ Milkshake promo pic cover and did anyone check out the soda cans as rollers. What type of mess is that. Overall feeling the song but not the video. She should have came out with the single and video for Body on Me and post her boy Nelly in it. That song is hot.

112.

Lisa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@105…Mrs. Jones you’re right we can’t leave it up to celebs, and that wasn’t my implication, I also agree that the rearing starts at home. It justs that many children don’t have great role models at home. Continued luck raising your strong, independently thinking daughter….:)

113.

Dame(I am a Jayz stan and what!)

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@112 Body On Me is Nelly next video it will be out next week.

114.

Nicole

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

am a bigest ashanti’s fan,but 4 real the video is cheap and i hate it and i knew it would tun out this way since melina is the director and we all know melina directs whack ass videos…the video would have bn better if chris robinson directed
i hope u release struggle as a 3rd single since that song will be the biggest hit of her career..trust me

115.

Chaperio

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I DIDNT LIKE THE SONG BUT THE VIDEO JUST MADE ME LIKE IT! GOOD JOB ASHANTI IM GLAD SHE NOT MESSING WITH THE INC. NEMORE…I HOPE STRUGGLE IS HER NEXT SINGLE SHE WROTE THAT SONG ABOUT NELLY. AND OH YEAH I LIKE HIS LIL CAMEO TOO, IT SEEM LIKE A MODERN DAY BLACK I LOVE LUCY LOL

116.

Focused1

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I think the video is really cute. I think it should have had more of story line though. The video got a little a boring after a while. At first I thought she should have picked “So Over You” as the 2nd single, but she has already released a lot of the songs about bad relationships so now I can see why she chose to go with this one.

117.

luvs2speakhermind

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

First of all, this song is just so damn wack! It’s so boring and seems like it’s an R&B song from the early 00’s. Second of all, I thought that Ashanti looked like a young, cutesy hooker! WTF did she have on? This is why I’m not feelin’ R&B singers now-a-days. All they do is sell their look and sex. Ashanti is nothing but a wack artist. I’m glad that her album flopped big time and that her career has faded because I don’t wanna hear anything from her again. LOL.

118.

Asia

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I LOVE this video you can tell she is doing it just for FUN
dont take it so seriously
She has the BEST R&B album out this year so far…i could give a damn about sells if the marerial is hot

–dont argue with me it’s just my OPINION

119.

TOOSEXY

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

OK, THIS IS MY CURRENT RINGTONE, I LOVE THIS SONG, NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SERIOUS LADIES WE ALL KNOW THAT GOODIES WOULDN’T KEEP A MAN, BUT ANYWAY I LOVE THE VIDEO ITS COLORFUL AND VIBRANT JUST LIKE THE SUMMER, I LOVE IT KEEP DOING YOU ASHANTI

120.

Call Me Mrs. Jones

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@ 110 & Lisa….Yeah, I agree with both you sisters in that, we are to help others along especially if we are more socially conscious. I just don’t necessarily agree with the whole ‘musicians should do this and that’. I mean, they should! But what if they never do? Will that be another excuse for us? It’s like we need any more. That’s my whole thing.

As far as staying in our place, bump that! I am in the process of starting a Non-Profit organization geared towards encourgaing social, economical and political awareness through the arts. Screw staying in my place lol With God’s help, I’m not just talking about it…I’m being about it.

121.

TOOSEXY

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@GMISSTATA,

AND I’M WILLING TO BET ALOT OF THOSE GIRLS DIDN’T HAVE GUIDANCE TO BE SO EASILY LED BY MEDIA, NOT TO SAY THAT’S THEIR FAULT OR ANYTHING, BUT SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO LOOK DEEPER AT THE HOME INSTEAD OF THIS VIDEO, I WAS RAISED MY DAD AND MOM WHO TAUGHT ME SO THAT ASHANTI WOULDN’T HAVE TO , AND THAT’ S JUST REAL, I SEE GIRL WALKING ROUND HERE WITH SHORTS UP THEIR ASSES THE NEW J’S BUT AIN’T DOING NOTHING IN SCHOOL, WALKING AROUND ALL DAY. DOING NOTHING SO WHO IS BUYING THIS AND ALLOWING THEIR KIDS TO BE LOOKED ON AS MEAT. I JUST SAY TEACH YOUR KIDS AT HOME AND THEY MIGHT STRAY BUT THEY WILL COME BACK AROUNG I AM A PERFECT EXAMPLE TV DIDN’T TEACH ME ANYTHING THAT THAT LITTLE VOICE WOULDN’T COME BACK ( THE TEACHINGS IN REMEMBRANCE)

122.

ty

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

the concept would been okay if it didnt look sooooo cheap

123.

nana1

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@ 94. Call Me Mrs. Jones- DIDDO, i have a 19 year old and a 9 year old, never have nor will i ever allow music artist, actors etc… be the role model for my kids. PERIOD

124.

TOOSEXY

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@CALL ME MRS.JONES,

I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID. BUT SOMETHINGS ARE HERE, WE NEED TO STOP MAKING EXCUSES AND IT STILL STARTS FROM THE HOME I DON’T CARE WHICH WAY YOU WANT TO PUT IT. ASHANTI’S VIDEO NO DIFF THAN BUYING HOT PANTS FOR YOUR 13 OR 14 YEAR OLD, AND JUST LIKE MRS. JONES SAID I DO NOT ALLOW MY KIDS TO WATCH VIDEOS JUST LIKE MY GRANDMOTHER DIDN’T I THINK THE REAL PROBLEM IS NOT STRUCTURE IN THE FAMILIES ANYMORE NO REAL GRANDMOMS NO MOMS ONLY FRIENDS, AND FOR AS A VILLAGE THAT BEEN STOPPED I SEE KIDS EVERYDAY AROUND MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND I WILL SAY BABY DON’T TALK LIKE THAT OR DON’T DO THAT, BUT WE NEED TO START WITH THE PARENTS FIRST CUZ THEY WANNA FIGHT YOU IF YOUR TELLING THEIR KIDS SOMETHING GOOD. SO I PRAY FOR THIS WORLD AND DO WHAT I CAN BUT I’M NOT GOING TO LOOK AT A VIDEO AND BLAME THEM CUZ I KNOW OF MY OWN HOW THE HOME AFFECTS YOU, ALSO I DON’T ALLOW MY KIDS TO LISTEN TO 95.7(ALABAMA). TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS AND HELP OTHERS IF PERMISSIBLE

125.

complexndope

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I agree…I AGREE!

Even though when I was coming up, my parents didn’t stop us from watching what we wanted to watch…they simply instilled in us fact from fiction & what you see on TV isn’t reality.

126.

Nikita

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Go Girl!

127.

SHE"S A THINKER

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

i appreciate your comment Gimmista. I was thinking the same thing. Her message is basically: if you want to keep a man, have “good good” sex with him every night. Really, Ashanti? What about the many men who creep on thier women regardless? Does that just mean that her love wasn’t good enough?? And what about the women who choose not have sex while dating? She just won’t be able to keep a man if she has standards because her true power to get and keep a man lies in her sexuality ??? not her mind, sense of humor, love of God, her compassion, her values etc?

SOMETIMES IT IS GOOD TO ANALYZE!!

We do need to ask ourselves these questions because far too many people accept them without challenging them.

Many people watch a video like this and can take it lightly because they’ve already decided that they don’t believe in the message behind the music but what about the other girls growing up taking notes on how to keep a man?? Ashanti is certainly not the first person to perpetuate these beliefs and certainly won’t be the last but seeing the video brings up an important point too many of us sleep on to the detriment of our children, sisters, daughters, and men!

128.

max

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

HOT HOT HOT !!! Go AsHanTi!! I didn’t expect that!

129.

smh

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@ 17

If celebs don’t want to talk about there relationships openly y should that matter to u, or anybody else??? I swear sum of yall people feel like o if we kno more about them we kno them more. As a celeb all yo biz is n the news n e way, so y not have sumthin sacred that they can’t talk about, and if u don’t say nuthin what can they say except what they think, instead of what it is.y b irritated wit a celeb kuz they won’t talk about they relationship???

Makes no sense

SMH…

130.

Call Me Mrs. Jones

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

If a young girl is watching this video…young, meaning adolescent age, and thinking, “Oooooh. That’s how I keep Tyrone. Have good sex with him!”, therein lies your FIRST problem. Even before SEEING the video, she should have been taught at home to hold her virginity sacred. Secondly, if a GROWN WOMAN is watching this video thinking the same thing??? Well, home girl has a loooong way to go. LOL Not to make light of an important discussion but really. You a grown woman girl! You should know good nookie ain’t never kept a man at home.

131.

tee

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

HATERSSSSSSSSSSSS! EVERYWHERE ..HAHAHA

EVEN PPLE DAT ARENT FANS …KNO FO SHOW DAT THE VIDEO IS CUUUTE!
SHE CAN NEVA DO ANYTHING RIGHT IN SOME PPLES EYES GOSH

ANYWHHUUUU , I LOVE THE VIDEO TOO CUUUTE!

132.

Lisa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Thank You 127. Well said!

133.

tee

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

LMAO @ PPLE BEING ALL SERIOUS ND TALKIN BOUT THE SOCIETY BLA BLA BLA… ITS JUS A VIDEO DAMMMIT.. ITS A FUN VIDEO… EVERYTIME SHANTI DOES SOMETHING, DERE’S ALWAYS A PROBLEM… LIKE LEAVE DA GURL ALONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNE! DAMNNNNNNN!

134.

ts

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

ashanti is so pretty. she is probably one of about 2 or 3 girls i actually envy and wished i look like them. nelly looks good and the video is cute. the song will most likely grow on me, but at this moment, i am indifferent toward it.

135.

QUEENZY91

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

THE VIDEO N SONG IS GROWIN ON ME!!! WELL DONE SHANTIIIi!!! GO GIRL!!! I CEE SUCCESS!

136.

Robert

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

That video was very cool, haha, never thought she’d do something like that. Nelly added a nice touch and it made me like the song a tad bit more.

I feel like ‘Shanti is trying to bring the goods with this album and no one is quite listening.

137.

JC

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Damn what do ya’ll want her to do….stand in the middle of the desert with a turtleneck and sweat pants on??? People take things tooo serious especially when it comes to ashanti! ya’ll just don’t wanna see her make it…This video isn’t degrading women at all…i guess it would’ve been better(more like typical) for her to stand in the hood with her girls and say yea it got that good good…then people would’ve been saying it’s ghetto and she’s too established to make a video like that! some of ya’ll need to relax!! this video is CUTE! & FUNNY!!! GREAT JOB ASHANTI FOR BEING DIFFERENT AND KEEPING DOING YOU GIRL FXCK THE HATERS! YOU MUST BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT CUZ THEY STAY ON YOUR JOCK!

138.

MAI03

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@56, the post was origianlly with Ashanti’s & Alicia’s new videos. I think Alicia’s wasnt playing correctly, so it was taken off. But it was on there for a minute. It was her new video to Superwoman.

139.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

It’s soooo bigger than ashanti…but i’ll leave it alone. Can somebody in the church say Amen! lol.

140.

Montè

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I CAN’T TAKE IT! THIS WOMAN IS TRYING TOO DAMN HARD! VOCALLY SHE’S WACK! HER AND HER BOYFRIEND RETHINK THEIR ROLES IN THE INDUSTRY! CAUSE HE ALBUM HAS FLOPPED AND EVERY SINGLE NELLY HAS TRIED TO PUT OUT HAS FAILED! THERE BOTH DEAD IN MY BOOK!

141.

E=MC²

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

i like the video… she looks good.. so does nelly… i dont like the song that much but good video concept… she should win some video awards for this one.

142.

Wifey

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I like the video a lot…but doesn’t it seem very Mariah-ish. She was actually the first person I thought of while watching it. Nonetheless..I thought it was cute and I like the song too.

143.

Lisa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@139 …AMEN……AMEN………AMEN!

144.

MAI03

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@94, I agree with you. I have an 11 year old daughter and yes young children are VERY persuaded to immulate what they are seeing on TV. I too, barely even allow my kids to watch BET because of the strong sexual content in the videos. Sex is just everywhere now-a-days. Even certain songs on the radio get turned off. As much as kids like Chris Brown-I do not let her watch the Take U Down video or listen to the song and even certain shows on TV. She can’t watch The Game or Girlfriends because they talk alot about sex and or have sex scenes in them. I don’t like for her to watch movies with alot of fowl language either. It IS MOST DEFINETLY the parents responsibilty to guide our kids. Disney, Nickolodeon & House of Payne stay on lock at my house! Well said 94!

145.

MRSJONES3

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

all i have to say is #29 u really should take the stick out of your ass.

i think the video was cute, after all it is just a VIDEO. she was just having fun, why the hell people gotta take everything so serious

i don’t even like ashanti like that, but i will give her props because i think the video was creative, and as everybody has said, it’s different from all the other videos out now.

black people just have throw something negative in, even if it’s not called for

146.

LMAO

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Wow! We got people talking about how bad a message it shows when really it’s not that deep. We got haters saying it is cheap and calling out Melina visual directions for all her videos…WACK. Not too long ago she did a video for Alicia Keys. I supposed from a hater’s perspective that was wack too? Yeah I’d say this is a HIT! Ashanti you got it going on! Ashanti got Haters, Feminists, and Fans alike talking about her video. This is too funny. I just thought it was fun and cute video nothing less or more. Just fun…

147.

shay in texas

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

the video is totally cute but im not really feeling the song.

148.

keisha

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

First off If you got a man that’s good to you ain’t nothin wrong with being his wife and holding him down at home, i can’t stand these “i am woman hear me roar chicks” a woman can be a wife while maintaing her independence. that’s probably why our good black men are dating outside the race cause us sistas are up here screaming i don’t need a man and them white girls are snatchin them up. with that said it’s just a video it was cute. get the stick out your behind.

149.

gmisstata

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

#45

I’ll take the stick out of my ass when our culture stop leading in statistics, proverty, drop out rates, teen pregnancies…need i say more? We continue to have these problems because we don’t take simple things like rape video images and messages seriously.

It’s not that deep, well, that’s evident isn’t it. lmao!

150.

mien

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Iashanti and nelly are the most sexy and cute couple in the game

151.

mien

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

ashanti and nelly are the most sexy and cute couple in the game

152.

secure

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@gmisstata
give me a break the song is cute. and coming from a married women this video is HOT. I dont care what I do all day but when my husband comes home the house is clean dinner is being prepared and yes the bedroom is off the hook. I am an educated women with a degree and I know how to keep my man happy! That good good is everything up to and including the bedroom. The ones who are hating are probably those natural afro wearing, wedge heels, neutral color loving with no make up ladies that feel independence is summed up in one word Dildo. (actin hard and snuggling up with a pillow and a low battery dildo) Because you aint getting none step back and take a look at yourself.

153.

LaDiosa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I found it offensive and was surprised that very few others did as well. It’s not “just a video” when you’re a child and you take everything you see and hear to heart. It’s not the worst video …but it isn’t much better than any of the worst out there. Women have so much more to offer than the characters that are so often being portrayed in these videos.

154.

Toons

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

LAMO@ #16 too funny. Not feeling the song. Too repetitive.

155.

taliababy

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

AH!!! thy kisssed! aaaw how cute omg i like them as a couple lol i like the vid…it was kinda daring the way they had her dressed but i like the song it’s okay…and the vid is cute lol

156.

Toons

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Speak the truth #65!

157.

tameeka

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I think the video is very cute and funny. Ashanti seems down to earth. She just want to show the humorous side of hear since parents were complaining about her last video. I feel sorry for her. I don’t know what people expect from her. Ashanti has had so much hate in the last couple of years. First people stated that she can’t sing. After looking at some live performances from other female artists, none of them have very strong voices but a few. And I mean a few (BET AWARDS). The last performance she did (TRL) sounded better than some of the performance on BET AWARDS SHow. Secondly, you all are talking about Ashanti and Nelly are trying to hard. There are some couples who try too hard and are too serious. You can’t even tell if they are real or have real feelings because they don’t acting like nornal everyday people like Ashanti and Nelly. They have made numerous video together. I guess the fans have made them that way. To be honest, she has made some pretty good songs over the past couple years. I guess people just don’t want to give her a chance. She has always been the underdog in the game,but people still want to watch her and see he next move (positively or negatively). I admire her for being so strong and keeping her hand up through all of the turmoil these years.

158.

southern_queenLaReesa(I miss N.C.)

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

BY ANY MEANS AM I A FAN OF “HOME GIRL”/ASHANTI. BUT I CAN’T HATE ON THIS SONG OR THE FIRST SINGLE FROM THIS ALBUM.

HOWEVER I DID ENJOY SEEING NELLY, I DO WILL ADMIT SHE HAS GOOD TASTE IN MEN,BECAUSE I LOVE NELLY,AS WELL.

I DID ENJOY THE VIDEO,BECAUSE OF IT’S CUTE,SLIGHTLY ANIMATED THEME (meaning=liveliness)HAVING LIFE. I LOVE THE TREATMENT/THEME OF THE VIDEO-the “Leave To Beaver and Donna Reed” type housewife.

no hate here! *BUT I DON”T CARE FOR HER AS A PERSON-LOL! I couldn’t help myself.

159.

Complicated_25

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti said ‘I got that pop lock and drop it”….She is wack as hell…the song is dumb as fukk. And altho she looks DAMN HOTT in the video…the video is wackness.

160.

SHA BOOGIE

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

:(

161.

Diamond

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti looks like a fuckin FOOL at the end of the day…considering that EVERYONE knows that Nelly is cheating on her (trust me on that). And I’m quite sure she knows it. Like a typical hoodrat thinkin, “I know he cheats, but I got that “good good” so thats why he keeps coming back”. Bitch please…
Whats next, a video and song by Tiny talking bout being an Independent Woman??

Seems that todays women only care bout havin a man at home, ANY kind of man. Instead of taking the time to look for a GOOD man according to your own standards and tryin to get your shit together first, you just grab and keep whatever you can find for validation.

162.

B Great!

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Like some of you said….

The video is cute but the song aint doin it. Why is she so corny?

163.

nana1

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

WOW………..people just WOW…

164.

Theworldwillendin2012

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

All the bright colors & sweets & shit made me kinda nauseated, but cute concept tho, she looks fabuloso.

165.

stacy

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

well i understand everyone has their own opinion, but ashanti! looks great, her skin is always so pretty , even-toned, and clear. her body stay tone, i can’t really remember anytime, where her body was wack. I Give extra props for not getting any surgery, many people talk about these people who are so called fine, but they had rhinoplasty, breast implants etc. go ashanti!

166.

Nice video

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I really like the song and video. Very fun concept. Very unique.

167.

meliousone

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

cute like her look in this one and the song that good, good

168.

debra

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

All I can say is girl, the next girl, hell every girl think she got the GOOD GOOD.

169.

Lisa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@152…Please stop generalizing about analytical, thinking women as if every one of us is unattractive or single, I am neither. Besides, generalizing about folks isn’t an educated thing to do. I digress and I’m confused, what exactly is wrong with not wearing make-up or having natural hair? My guess is nothing. Pick up a book by Assata Shakur, Angela Davis, even Sista Souljah’s autobiography may help you. Or google Dr. Susan Rice, check out J’ada Pinkett, even Alicia keys. All are strong women with varying opinions and set various examples of how women can act to gain respect and love. Popping behinds and bragging about what you do in the bedroom is not what’s up! Peace.

170.

Lisa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@161…Girl Preach!!!! :)

171.

kitty

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@gmisstata
give me a break the song is cute. and coming from a married women this video is HOT. I dont care what I do all day but when my husband comes home the house is clean dinner is being prepared and yes the bedroom is off the hook. I am an educated women with a degree and I know how to keep my man happy! That good good is everything up to and including the bedroom. The ones who are hating are probably those natural afro wearing, wedge heels, neutral color loving with no make up ladies that feel independence is summed up in one word Dildo. (actin hard and snuggling up with a pillow and a low battery dildo) Because you aint getting none step back and take a look at yourself.

^^^^^ okay some people on here have to much time on their hands

172.

get_me_bodied

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I CANT LIE, I DO BUMP THIS IN MY CAR, BUT IN REALITY, WE ALL KNOW IT TAKES MORE THAN GOOD SEX TO KEEP A MAN FROM CHEATING.

173.

hautia

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Is this song any different from Freakem Dress and Suga Mama, where were all these advocates, because I know I was speaking up?

174.

hautia

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

148, that’s right, is it too wrong to brag? I had my husband on lock before we got married, even if I’m modest, I know I hit him with that one two combo. And that’s right HUSBAND, and it’s not about sex. If he is approached by every temptation thrown at him, but he faithfully brings himself home, then it IS you and there is no problem being proud of that. And granted some people’s situations are different. If her man cheated, and I stress HER, and they decided they can get over that, then it commendable. I have known may couples who go through that, but we are so quick to say he/she is a fool. You don’t know those people or they’re relationship, so I’m not going to knock her.

I honestly believe she was just making a song, it’s not necessarily her personal testimony until she claims it, then we can go from there, LOL!

175.

Tia

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

love the video very creative and different still not sure how i feel about the song.

176.

SHAKIR

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

BUY NAS NEW CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUY NAS NEW CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BUY NAS NEW CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAS NEW CD IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LISTEN TO THE LYRICS!!!!

SUPPORT HIP HOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

177.

Sarita

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I think this is the best video this year.. I LOVE IT!!

AND I CANNOT believe how people are taking this video out of context. Well if thats what u gotta do to have a justification for hating then so be it..

SMH @ people hating and reaching to the moon to find something negative to say about that girl..

Ashanti im gone pray for u chile cause you got more haters than any celeb BY FAR..and most of it is bandwagon hate.

178.

CAREN

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

i love the video it’s cute….it made me like the song.

179.

hydr0

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Am i the only one who thinks its a knock off from Twista and Pharrel’s song “Give It Up” or even Eve’s song “Tamborine”? (which is also directed by miss Milina?

I mean yes, she looks sexy, but that whole look has been done before.. would I lie?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sIMJklHDZDk

180.

Prissyniki

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

LOVE the song and video :)

181.

hydr0

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

same damn video!! http://youtube.com/watch?v=GiANAawjpCM

Twista and Pharrel has the concept, and yall calling Ashitty unique? Hope this drives her album to at least 45k.. since NO ONE bought it…LMAO

im mad she st8 up stole the entire concept… original my a$$

182.

Diamond

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@ Shakir 176
THANK YOU!!!!
Why isn’t CL covering this??? Shit CNN should be covering this too lmao :)

183.

LaLa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

:O

I’ve been watching this video over & over & I just noticed that her hair rollers were soda cans!! Too cute!!

184.

LaLa

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

:O

I’ve been watching this video over & over & I just noticed that her hair rollers were soda cans!! Too cute!!

185.

CGJ

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Cute - I like Ashanti’s CD.

186.

cece

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I agree with people. People just be hatting on her because others hate on her. This bitch write her own songs, always have a hot album, pretty, and got a fine man. If somebody else did this same song and video we would not have these problems. Anyways Ashanti keep getting money ( in the many ways that you do) and keep your man and fuck the haters. Yall don’t even give Keyshia Cole nonsinging ass this much heat and she can not sing nor does she look better than Ashanti, and even Rihanna nonsinging ass. Lets not bring Nelly into this topic because he has sold damn near every artist there is.

187.

NuAgenda77

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

This song is NOT good good. The video is cute though.

188.

ashleigh

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

i like the video. its cute

and nelly is PROOOOPPPPEEERRR!!!

189.

Mrs. S

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I love this video! I know thats right Ashanti! This video soo cute Its just a satire folks, she’s just having fun and role playing. Hell, she got me thinking about some ideas for my husband..when he gets home from Iraq it’s on and poppin! lol.

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MissDestiny

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

@Lisa

What do you think everybody is doing to Ashanti? That’s right, their generalizing. Every kind of folk up in here, is generalzing, critisizng, bashing, her look, her music, her presonality, her personal relationship with Nelly. With that being said, you can’t generalize her, simply because of her “entertainment” then turn around and say, don’t generalize me or us as women. How do you think Ashanti feels? Her hate, ridicule, and break down is very public. Which makes it much worse. You guys are in the privacy of your own hme, and can hide behind your computer screens (hint hint). She can’t.

People will find any reason, just to say something negative about that woman. I’m not saying you particularly. I’m just speaking in general. Look at most of the comments on these blogs and websites. Allow me to give some simple examples.

First it was, she can’t sing.

Then it became she’s a hoe just to get a deal (which I don’t see).

After that, it became her laugh and personality is annoying (which it isn’t).

Following that was, she’s wack, she’s Ashitty, and every other disrespectful and disgusting name in the book.

Now, it’s her video is too sexual, her song is too sexual, she’s a hood rat, she set women back a million years with this, Nelly cheats on her, she’s dumb, Good Good ain’t going to keep no man. Her video is trash. Her career is over, she flopped.

Geez, that’s a lot of hate and resentment, and definately generalizing. After that long list I just typed, don’t you think the girl deserves a break? The ironic thing about it is, the next chick can come along and do the same exact thing. But the difference would be, people would gladly embrace her for it. Sing her praises. But continue to single out and take part in tearing down Ashanti, all because she isn’t considered “well-liked” by the “compuster screen bandits.”

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jbaby

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti is killin em i luv the video and i luv her cd it’s 1 of the best out rite now.

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sharon

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Got dam people! This is just a video. This is not her real life. If Beyonce and JZ, Chris Brown and Rihanna(no singing ass),or any other celebrates that are dating did this video,you all would have said oh that is so cute. Just because it was Ashanti, you all want to hate. I agree with one of the other blogger, what about Freakum Dress and Sugar Mama.?
The song and video are cute. It reminds me of the Stepford Wife Movie. It was made to be silly. It doesn’t remind of Mariah Carey video. Her cd was overrated and whack to me!! Ashanti’s cd is very good. Take your dislikes about her out of the equation and just listen to hear music. The girl can write better than any female artist out there. If you all can listen to Rihanna’s songs,then dam Ashanti’s voice can not be that annoying. Can’t wait to the video Body on Me. You all definitely going to hate because she and Nelly are in that one. Watch all of their haters will be looking at the video before their fans.

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Ladycole

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

woooow. no no no ashanti. your on your what is it????…fourth album!!! and this is what u coming with?

the video would have been good if someone else was in it…but…u… 2 minutes in there i’m like…this ish aint over yet?

all in all, i’m not trying to hate, but…i’m def not a fan of the video.

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j

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I like it. It’s sexy enough but not overtly so. I like seeing Ashanti play it up like this and she looks hot.

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Corey

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

GARBAGE song and video!!!

196.

FallBackHaters

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Not feeling the song or video too much, I liked her previous song now that was “good good”.

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jennifer

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I would like to know how old most of these people are who are posting because some of these comments seem really childish. If you don’t like the song or video thats fine but to say negative things about Ashanti is not called for. We can all agree to disagree but don’t knock someone for doing what they love to do just because you’re not feeling it. We can’t please everybody and evidently enough people like or love her work because she is still here. This comment goes for any and everyone out there trying to do their best and succeed in life. Don’t let the negative comments break you.

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Jacquetta

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti has just set women back 50 years with this video…Shameful

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Ashley

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I love this video. Ashanti is definitely making it rain for the jealous haters.

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Kaya

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Wow, this video is totally different from her previous videos. I’m gonna buy her new album later this afternoon.

201.

SAN DIEGO GYRL

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

I LOVE NELLY AND ASHANTI. NICE VIDEO GIRL :)

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TFord

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

When will you all stop putting down your own race. Why can’t we give credit where credit is due. Avril Lavigne can’t sing. Britney can’t sing. But you rarely see any of the white folks putting them down and dogging them like we black folks do to each other on these damn blogs. Please try to give positive feedback. Go Ashanti and Nelly!!! I’m not rich either but I won’ t put her down because she is.

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JusSaying

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Ashanti does look good in the video, but it is not amazing, neither is the song. I think she is trying a little bit too hard in the video.

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nope

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

lord, Ashanti no. Uh, uh.

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Mel

Thursday, July 17, 2008 /

Wow

This is crazy, but it is good that we are seeing different points of view.

Honestly I don’t think the video is that deep and like I said there are way worst videos.

but if you want to get deep about it you can also say that she just was not talking about sex if you look at the video she is cooking and cleaning and being there for her man when he gets home and thoose are very good qualities in a relationship. So it could be something good for young girls and young guys to see. You can’t dwell so much on the videos but use it to talk and teach.

And I agree fully with Call me Mrs Jones, it is the parents responsibility to teach the child and although every child does not have that that is where the mentors(gmisstata) like you and I (I mentor at my moms school in b-more) come into play.

Thats my 2 cents, you can keep the change!

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Souley

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

hmmmmm…STILL tryin’ to be Beyonce circa let’s see..Kitty Kat, Naughty Gurl, Green Light, and Upgrade U…
I LOVE the video but lets work on being ASHANTI…

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gmisstata

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

@ 152

If you feel that way..as i stated before…check me out. http://www.myspace.com/demhazels

I have nothing to hate on.

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ChokLitFactory

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

The video was very well done! It was shot well, super cute and matched the song perfectly. Yes, it is taking on stereotypes of women from the 50’s but it is doing so in a tongue-in-cheek way that is very appealing.
This is a good single and video so Ashanti, and i just love the song hah! And I’m not even really a fan. Does anyone know who directed this vid?

209.

Jason

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

Wow..I can’t STAND black people sometimes…They always are the first to talk about…”Why didn’t she do this, why isn’t hair hair like this, when did she get so light” Its like PEOPLE…Yall are the first to say “act black” or do something strong and meaningful YET, yall are ALWAYS the first to hate. Get over it…Its a fucking VIDEO…The children shouldn’t watch B.E.T in the first place because its a HORRIBLE network OWNED by CBS…

Oh and LMFAOOO @ The Beyonce coments Lets NOT forget Ashanti writes ALL of HER SONGS….She doesn’t need anyone to write for her…AND

This song is WAYYY different from a Bee song…This is about her having That BOMB STUFF…Its so good SHE know her man isn’t leaving…Bee never had a song WRITTEN for her like this lmfaoo You black people crack me up…Maybe she should go straight POP…it seems like the white people support better SMFHID…

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tee

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

@ jason… u better preach dat shittt….
im black but i agreee wit u, most black pple are quick to hate on eachother…. where da love @??

@ 208 …twas directed by melinda

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WhatIThinkIs

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

I LOVE IT!

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BE

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

Wack. She set women back with this song.

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TOOSEXY

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

@jason, i feel you you need to go to sanda rose those are some of the biggest haters they give noone props unless its beyonce , they have became just like sandra. ashanit did great and she looks very good here, and her singing is not great but it’s common now a days so it’s just the regular singing these days.

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TOOSEXY

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

ashanti was here before beyonce(i think), why is beyonce the standard, i will give her her props she can sing , not great and she can perform , but ain”t nobody gotta be no beyonce and to me looks like people would low self esteem would think this, to think that everybody wants to be beyonce it ’s like yall forgot you was bumping them ashanti hits , she took a break and now when she comes back she gotta be acting like beyonce, people beyonce is not the beginning and ending and i feel for beyonce she has to be tired trying to live up to all the greatness and pressure from her fans.

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TOOSEXY

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

also it don’t matter about the nelly and the stripper(he say she say) cuz he is back !!team ashanti, that’ s right they always come back. she ain’t lied.

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SouthernN.E.R.D.Goddess

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

THIS LOOKS LIKE A CHEAP KNOCK-OFF REJECT OF A GWEN STEFANI VID….

AND HER ISH CANT BE THAT “GOOD GOOD” CUZ DUDE STILL DONT CLAIM HER IN PUBLIC…I DONT CARE WHO HE IS & HOW MUCH FAME HE HAS IF IM GOOD ENOUGH TO BE HUGGED UP W/ IN PRIVATE, THEN IM GOOD ENOUGH TO CLAIM IN PUBLIC!…APPEARANCE IN A VID??…UMM, ANY RANDOM PERSON COULDVE DONE THAT…& HE ONLY DID THAT CUZ SHE’S TRYNNA GET MORE ATTENTION FOR A SONG/ALBUM THAT ARENT THAT HOT…NICE TRY BUT IT FAILED MISERABLY…..NEVER THOUGHT I’D SAY THIS BUT WHEN IS BEYONCE COMING OUT W/ SOMETHING NEW????

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aly

Friday, July 18, 2008 /

This video is too cute her and nelly are too cute aswell I loves it :)

218.

Shanel

Saturday, July 19, 2008 /

The song is boring. Why is this chick famous?

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dina

Saturday, July 19, 2008 /

i love this song and the video

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Stephanie

Saturday, July 19, 2008 /

Jason PREACH! I mean seriously it’s JUST a video. And it’s not like Ashanti woke up and said let me degrade women. THE DIRECTOR, who by the way is a FEMALE, came up with the concept and it worked with the song. Lmao Ashanti doesn’t even do anything sleezy or revealing in the video so wth? PLEASE let this BE ANY other female and the shit would of gotten praised. Lil Wayne has a video with HALF NAKED ass girls in “Lollipop”. The song/video went straight to #1 on 106 & Park, TRL and went straight to the top of the billboard charts. Now that’s a perfect example of degrading women. Every GIRL including the ones who made a comment on here, was singing that song. Yung Berg made RACIST comments about dark skinned women, yet his video is still being played on BET and is still on 106’s countdown. So PLEASE stop the hypocrisy. Give the women a break. If you don’t like her or her music that’s fine, but to make ignorant ass comments and then continue on and on about it, is old and it’s sad. Instead of sticking behind our black women or our race in general, we sit there and criticize them for every little thing and then wonder why we can’t get ahead in society today.

Ashanti’s video was MEANT to be fun and that’s what exactly it was. FUN. And for all the people who are claiming this is degrading, maybe we need to go back into history and go to time periods such as the 50s and 60s where being a housewife, cleaning, cooking and holding down the household was accepted, and that was brought to light in this video and made fun of GET OVER IT.

Lol at why is this chick famous. Check her accomplishments and that’s why she’s famous cuz people like yourself who decided to keep this topic relevant and can’t seem to keep her name out their thoughts.

The Declaration is in stores now.

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missy

Thursday, July 24, 2008 /

I loved the video she is really doing her thing, I think her and nelly make a very cute couple and for all u haters that’s trying to talk down on her u hoes ain’t got shit on her. AND WHAT