Ashanti

R&B / Soul · 2002 · 17 tracks

Ashanti

Sweet, breathy soprano vocals floating over heavy hip-hop beats. The definitive sound of early-2000s R&B romance and summer radio anthems.

April 2, 2002 · Universal

A sun-drenched blend of romantic longing and street-smart confidence.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks

01

Intro

1:25

02

Foolish

3:47

03

Happy

4:23

04

Leaving (Always on Time, Part II)

3:56

05

Narrative Call (skit)

0:36

06

Call

5:05

07

Scared

4:44

08

Rescue

7:25

09

Baby

4:26

10

VooDoo

4:43

11

Movies

4:09

12

Fight (over skit)

1:19

13

Over

5:34

14

Unfoolish

3:14

15

Shi Shi (skit)

0:15

16

Dreams

4:19

17

Thank You

1:47

Moments Worth Waiting For

The iconic piano loop from DeBarge's 'Stay With Me' anchoring the heartbreak of 'Foolish'.

Reviews

Pitchfork

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Where This Album Departs

How does Ashanti sound next to the rest of Ashanti's catalogue?

Summer+1.5σ

Summer saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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