Ashanti announces sixth studio album + new summer single...

New music is very near...
One thing Ashanti should never do is announce release dates for her albums. By doing this she is kind of jinxing herself. You know the history. 

During a visit to Good Day NY on Sunday, she honoured mother's day by performing a special Babyface-penned ballad to her mom. Interestingly, she used the occasion to announce that her sixth studio album will be out later this year, which will be preceded by the set's lead single this summer.

“I’ve been recording with some amazing producers, and up and coming new rappers from LA” she says. You can't fault a trier. Her last album 'Braveheart' sold 28K independently in the first week, compared to Ciara's 'Jackie,' which is on course to sell 22K on a major. Watch Ashanti perform a special song for her mother below.

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