Ashanti brings
her best game and more on her fourth studio album, the aptly titled
The Declaration, arriving in June of 2008 as the most complete and
compelling offering of her career. A soaring collection of new
tracks, penned by the multi-talented artist, the intricately
produced album captures her alluring presence and incredible vocal
range.
The Declaration
is an impressive rollout of A-list producers, including Jermaine
Dupri, LT Hutton, Babyface, Pharrell Williams, Bryan Michael Cox
and others. A sizzling snapshot of the heat-seeking Ashanti can be
gleamed from the new single; "The Way That I Love You" produced LT
Hutton. The song skillfully plays up the ever-present voice of the
star. You can feel Ashanti reveling in her new-found independence,
which she effortlessly displays with a powerful sense of purpose
throughout every song on the new album.
"One of the
reasons I call the album 'The Declaration,' is because I feel it's
important to present all sides of what being a woman is about," she
says. "Historically, we've always been relegated to the bottom of
the totem pole, whether it's business or the battle of the sexes or
just empowering each other. I want this album to make people feel
stronger about themselves. I've always used the ups and downs in my
own life as well as others close to me as a motivational tool and I
hope my music comes off that way. I felt a lot of passion making
this record. I loved every minute I was in the studio."
