“I was offered seven deals from seven different major labels between 2009-2011, and to be quite honest... nowadays, you need a hit record, a great radio team, an amazing PR firm, social media, a big budget, a team that is ready to work extremely hard, and the drive and passion to win!” NeedsDifferentHardBigsPassionWinningSocialDealsRecordsTeamHonestMediaReadyMajorsSevenRadioSocial MediaLabelsBudgetsFirmDrive And Passion Author:Ashanti
“Music comes from the soul. It's a way to express yourself, so we always, always need to save the music.” WayNeedsSoulExpress Yourself Author:Ashanti
“As a new artist there are so many new ways to put music out there where you don't necessarily need a label because now labels will have their hands in your pocket and leave you with less control.” WayNeedsHandsArtistLabelsPocketsNew WaysNew Artists Author:Ashanti
“When I get the strength to leave, you always tell me that you need me. And I'm weak cause I believe you and I'm mad because I love you. So I stop and think that maybe you could learn to appreciate me, and it all remains the same that you ain't never gonna change.” ThinkingNeedsBelieveI BelieveCausesLove YouAppreciateWeakRemainsMadLow Self EsteemLearn To AppreciateAppreciate Me Author:Ashanti