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Ashanti is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and actress known for her soulful voice and chart-topping hits. Her debut album redefined early 2000s R&B and continues to inspire a new generation of artists.
Did You Know?
Ashanti’s self-titled debut album sold over 503,000 copies in its first week in 2002, setting a record for the biggest first-week sales for a debut female artist at the time.
Practice Questions
Q:What is Ashanti's full name and birth year?
A:Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas, born 1980.
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas was born on October 13, 1980, in Glen Cove, New York. Her name and birth year mark the beginnings of one of early 2000s R&B’s most recognizable voices.
Q:What was Ashanti's breakthrough hit song?
A:"Foolish" was her breakthrough hit.
Released in 2002, “Foolish” topped the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks. The song’s catchy hook and relatable lyrics established Ashanti as one of R&B’s brightest new stars.
Ashanti Fact Sheet
| Born | Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas was born in Glen Cove, New York on October 13, 1980. |
| Top Albums | Ashanti (2002), Chapter II (2003), The Declaration (2008), Concrete Rose (2004), Braveheart (2014), Ashanti’s Christmas (2003), A Wonderful Christmas With Ashanti (2014). |
| Top Songs | Foolish (2001), Rock Wit U, U, Happy (2002), Only U (2004), Rain On Me (2003), Baby (2002), Body On Me, Intro, Good Good. |
| Grammys | 1 won and 8 nominated. |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 2 Number One Hits 10 Top-10 Hits |
| UK Singles Chart | 6 Top-10 Hits |
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