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Ashanti - The Declaration [Retail]
It's been about 4 years since Ashanti dropped her third studio album "Concrete Rose". Even though she managed to have a hit on the album ("Only U") it's her lowest-selling studio album to date. She's had some single & album release date issuses but that aside and Ashanti is back. Current single "The Way That I Love You" is doing very well on the Billboard Hot 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Charts but doesn't share the same success on the Hot 100 just yet. As for the album this time around Ashanti took control and had a list of many producers she's never worked with before. Even with the list of A-list producers I can't say I hear anything new. The beats stick to straightforward bounce or toned down ballads. I can hear the growth in her voice and it's clear she has matured but I feel lacks personality when she sings. The album is a step up from her last effort and is a nice listen. Deff check it out and BUY YOUR COPY ON JUNE 3RD!!

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

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