The Declaration

Ashanti

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 3, 2008)
• Original Release Date: June 3, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Universal Motown
• ASIN: B000ZK3RUK
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,834 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The incomparable Ashanti is back with "The Declaration"!!This multiple Grammy winner and R&B superstar has delivered some of her most powerful and passionate songs yet. "The Declaration" features the smash hit "The Way That I Love", which showcases the power of Ashanti's soulful voice as she tells the heart wrenching story of a scorned lover. This 13 song set is Ashanti's 4th studio album and first since 2004. Ashanti has been busy developing her acting career with John Tucker Must Die, Coach Carter, and Resident Evil, and now she returns to deliver a career defining album!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY OUSTANDING!!!! BEST ALBUM SO FAR THIS YEAR.., June 3, 2008

By	Q. Jones "musical genuis" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ashanti really delivered with this album. You can hear the growth in lyrically and vocally. Ashanti has always been one to make hit records, but in my opinion, this project surpasses all over her past albums. This happens to be the most versatile albums of the year. It displays so many genre's of music from pop to R&B, and just as the title implies, it is THE DECLARATION. I can listen to this entire album from the begninning to the end. The Way that I love You was just amazing, and is still topping the urban charts. You're gonna miss, a pop inspired is also incredible, I love the beat changes in this song. Things you make me do with Robing Thicke just puts you in the mood, their voices are so great together. Struggle has great vocals and it takes you to a place that everyone can relate to. Girlfriend -HOT!!! just gets you back in the mood. So over YOU - MY FAVORITE -club banger, the beat is just crazy. MOTHER and SHINE are two amazing tracks that display some of Ashanti's best vocals to date. Ashanti always create songs with meaning, and they are two beautiful songs. Body on ME is surely a summer hit with Nelly and Akon. The Declaration climaxes the album where she releases all her inner-thoughts and lets loose. It's amazing with great vocals as well. EVERY SONG is a winner for me. You should definetly BUY this album.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, June 5, 2008

By	Keera (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

Where do I begin? Ashanti has really blown me away with this album. I went to support her just because I really liked her first single, The way That I Love You. Shockingly I enjoyed her entire album from start to finish. I just love the track, So Over You. Wow! Girlfriend, Things You Make Me Do, Struggle, and Good Good are really on point. Mother is pretty, Shine is inspiring and The Declaration is definitive. Tracks I'm not too crazy about but really aren't that bad; In These Streets, You're Gonna Miss, and Body On Me feat AKon and Nelly. Ashanti is BAAADDD and this album proves it. I would compare its vibe to Mariah's Emancipation of Mimi. Just fun and full of love, hurt, conquering and just good music. Her voice sounds great, and surprisingly she's not overshadowed by beats and noise. What a great 4th effort! Just down right, Amazing! Don't hesitate to download it or buy it because it's worth it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ashanti's back!, June 3, 2008

By	Vicky Nguyen (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Despite Rolling Stone giving it 2 stars, I must disagree with their effortless review. She made a great decision by leaving Irv Gotti and actually was real hands on with this album, because clearly she has the talent. This album is by far her second best album next to her first one Ashanti. Don't be fooled when top reviewers say this album was lacking, she brought many different songs to the table that were all very easy to listen to. Welcome back Ashanti.