Ashanti's full name is Ashanti Douglas.  She was born on October 13, 1980, in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York.  She is now a very successful singer at age 22.

Ashanti started singing at age 6 when she joined a gospel choir.  She began her singing career in 1994 when she performed at a local talent show and was discovered by someone from the music industry.  She signed with a management team and soon started getting better gigs which led to an opportunity to work with multi-platinum producer, Irv Gotti of Murder Inc. Records. 

Ashanti has performed in several concerts with artists such as Nelly and Ja Rule.  She has many connections and friends that have become almost family in the music business. (preferably the rap section)  Ashanti has gone from local National Anthem singer at the high school football game, to a famous pop singer who is known the world out.

Ashanti's favorite movie is "Head over Heels" staring Freddie Prince Jr.  Her least favorite movie is "Sleepless in Seattle" starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

Ashanti's idol, is close to home.  In fact it is so close, that is her own mother.  Ashanti saw her Mother take sacrifices for her family that was painful, agonizing, and dramatic.  But through it all, they got the hard times.  Ashanti turns to her Mother in times of need.

    "I want to create something so real and reflective that people just sit back and listen," says 21 year-old Ashanti.  "Everyone has gone through something that's on this album, and I want to be able to articulate their feelings."

Quote from the Bible "A Righteous man who yields to the wants of the flesh, is similar to a clean fresh pool of water that has turned to mud."  Proverbs 8:16.