Rap-Up.com || New Music: Ashanti f/ R. Kelly

While you were sleeping, Ashanti quietly released her new song “That’s What We Do” to iTunes. The R&B siren, who recently started her new gig as anchor of Fuse’s daily music show “Fuse News,” duets with the one and only R. Kelly on the mid-tempo number, which is expected to appear on Ashanti’s upcoming album Braveheart. The two go back and forth fussing and fighting, but at the end of the day, no one can break their bond.

“Now I’ma look through your phone and I’ma call back that number/ I’ma curse out that ho and let her know to stay away from ya,” sings a sassy Ashanti, while the Pied Piper responds, “‘Cause that’s what we do.”

What do you think of Ashanti and Kellz’ collaboration? Sound off below.

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132 Comments

Diamond
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:56 am
Man she never fails! These lyrics is off the hook! This is the Ashanti the game has been missing! Real fans know what I mean! I’m sticking by her for life cause she is a real artist who writes real things!!! And Kells man thank you!!! This is gonna be a hit the beat the lyrics the concept!!! And one more thing its #writtenentertainment bitches!!

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CITY Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:30 am
@Diamond, THIS DESERVES TO BE A HIT..BUT U NO PPL DONT RESPECT REAL MUSIC ANYMORE. BUT SHOUT OUT 2 MY GIRL ASHANTI 4 DELIVERING ONCE AGAIN, JUST DONT TAKE 3 MONTHS TO RELEASE A VIDEO.

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Diamond Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:09 am
@CITY, right I hope she jumps right on it!!

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lana sal Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:27 pm
@Diamond, THE VIDEO SHOULD ALREADY BE FILMED SO CAN DROP IT LIKE NEXT WEEK, I LOVE ASHANTI SOOOO MUCH BUT SHES NOT WHO SHE WAS B4 SHE CANT HAVE US WAITING SHE GOTTA BUILD THAT BACK UP BY RELEASING SHIT BACK TO BACK

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Lynda Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am
@CITY, EXACTLY. Its sad people will hate on Ashanti but applaud all this wack lyrical hip hop crap.

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Pearl Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:26 am
@CITY, Ashanti! I LOVE this song! I hope it gets radio play all around the globe. Shame people forgot or dont know good music anymore.

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Jay-Me
October 2nd, 2012 at 3:01 am
This track is real cool. Not as good No One Greater in my opinion but i’m really excited for this album.

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REALITY CHECK
October 2nd, 2012 at 3:01 am
WOW! I LOVE THIS BEST TRACK YET

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YOOOOOOO MALIK
October 2nd, 2012 at 3:29 am
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMG ASHANNNNNTI SOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNDS SOOOO AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!

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DAMMN
October 2nd, 2012 at 3:44 am
EVERY SONG SHE’S RELEASED IN THIS BRAVEHEART ERA HONESTLY HAS BEEN SUPER LYRICAL N BEATS JUST CRAZY. MAN FUCK THE BULLSHIT. ASHANTI LETS GOOO! I DONT STAN 4 ANYBODY BUT IM ABOARD NOW CUS SHE STAYS TRUE N KEEPS DOIN WHAT SHE KNOWS BEST. REAL MUSIC R&B!! BOUGHT 5 COPIES ON iTUNES. LETS PUSH THIS REAL MUSIC SO WE CAN GET THAT ALBUM CUS THAT’S WHAT WE DO! S/O TO KELLZ TOO MAN!

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Theblackgirl
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:29 am
Poor thing … She’ll get it right one day …………………………or not .

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Diamond Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 5:10 am
@Theblackgirl, no poor u!!!! You’ll never get it right so we ain’t worried!

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Theblackgirl Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:41 am
@Diamond, lol …. Haha … Lmao .

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TIAGO
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:38 am
I like her, XOXO.

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Bigboi
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:07 am
it does sounds like talk about our love. maybe its the same sample

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:09 am
I love this joint!!! She did :))))

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:13 am
I love Ashanti’s and R.Kelly’s voice together on this old shool track…. Loving It!!!

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lissanj
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:27 am
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMG ASHANNNNNTI SOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNDS SOOOO AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!! love her new song!!! That’s What We Do’

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nymo
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:45 am
lovee it!!! finally new music!!!!!!!!!!

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skyboi..
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:53 am
It was all-ight…I just wish Ashanti would have song with a couple of more sanging parts u no wht I’m saying?..
Not sing…sanging..lol

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kareem
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:07 am
I love it go ashanti

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Aja
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:08 am
wow, real r&b Ashanti sounds different in a good way .. i like it…grown folk sound

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tgod
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:24 am
Love Ashanti luv her luv her. She is the true definition of a black woman and representation of hip hop not pop. R.Kelly cant say nothing a true legend.

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bar
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:31 am
Cause Thats What We Do! Lovin this track man, real r&b is back! And at jts best these 2 sound too good together!

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Love Jeffery
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:39 am
My Baby Ashanti… Awww… Words Cannot Express My Happiness For Her. #BraveHeart #TeamAshanti4Life&Beyond

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AsIAm_Munchkin
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:41 am
THIS RECORD>>>>>>

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AsIAm_Munchkin
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:41 am
I COULD’VE DID WITHOUT R.KELLY FOR TYRESE… ASHANTI A+ SHE’S STEPPING IT UP

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fff Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:16 pm
@AsIAm_Munchkin, Dummy! R. Kelly >>>> Tyrese

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AsIAm_Munchkin
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:42 am
I WISH SHE DO UN EDITED TRACKS LIKE BACK IN THE DAY

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AsIAm_Munchkin
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:43 am
THE SINGLE COVER IS BANANAS!!! INSANELY BEAUTIFUL

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AsIAm_Munchkin
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:44 am
NOW DROP SHE CAN’T

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Trina
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:12 am
I like the song but I think Ne-Yo or Trey would’ve done a better job as the feature.

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tgod Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:26 am
@Trina, please stop with the nonsense of who should have been. Trust me she knows better than u and r Kelly a legend so shut up with ur dumb comment.

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@chrischris1992 Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
@tgod, why do you have to attack people with your reply to their comments? like it isn’t that serious.

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Tariq Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:53 pm
@Trina, Why Trey or Ne-Yo? Who’s to say they couldve written, produced, & sung this better than who did all 3?

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AsIAm_Munchkin
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:13 am
shes back

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Brina
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:14 am
Good Song!!” Nice album cover to do!!!” R&B track Yeah!!”

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Rihanna Navy
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:29 am
The cover is everything and the song just gave me another life ugh R&B is coming back in full effect. watch and see in 2k13 miguel just drop his new album, bruno & solange just debut a new single, brandy, rihanna and ciara are releasing new albums coming soon. now this. please make sure you buy!!!

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MusicJunkie Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:52 am
@Rihanna Navy, Rihanna Is Not R&B Boo Boo . So PLEASE take Her Name Out .

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lana sal Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:58 am
@MusicJunkie, lol yesssssssss okayyyy

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Rihanna Navy Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 am
@MusicJunkie, i’m not your boo boo hood rat.

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MusicJunkie Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:54 am
@Rihanna Navy, you Mad Tho ?

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Rihanna Navy Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:49 am
@MusicJunkie, no honey, i doing rather fine ;)

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@chrischris1992 Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
@Rihanna Navy, rihanna does not a break. she is becoming like lady gaga, a little to much to soon. Her music doesn’t have depth for a 7th album.
murda
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:59 am
Ashanti I so love this song

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Maze
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:00 am
I’m in love. This is such an outstanding song. Love Ashanti!

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:28 am
I love it.. I’m so glad she back and it feels so much more stronger than the previous two singles.. It’s like she done really grew up on us.. But I’m loving it :)) And you see she got Kellz on tha track so all you NON SANGIN HOES STOP HATING #WrittenEntertainment #Braveheart

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Creative Minds
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 am
Is this her official second single? Its not bad but i wouldnt consider it to be single worthy. Ashanti should have stuck with “No One Greater”. When is her album even supposed to drop?

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Ashley
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:34 am
WOW! I’ve been waiting for a Ashanti come back and you can’t go wrong with R. Kelly! I love the song! Can’t wait for the album! I think Ashanti needs more R&B ballads to show case the growth of her voice and do more live performances.

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:38 am
I love this song… I get great vibes from it… Kudos Ashanti I love it!!! I’m glad she alwayys sticks to her roots.. This I can see on radio :)))) #WrittenEntertainment #Braveheart #Libra

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boom boom
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:49 am
Another has been coming back? Don’t this bitches get tired of floping?

When will they understand that the only two black females runnig the game are Beyoncé & Rihanna???

This other hoes just need to hang it up REALLY flat screen and stop even trying.

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MusicJunkie Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:58 am
@boom boom, y’all With That ” Has Been ” Term . Ashanti Is Talented & The 3rd Hightest Selling Female ‘ Of The 2000′s . Goggle before you speak . Know ya shit .

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da_one Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:06 am
@boom boom, girl shut the Fuck u. Clearly u ain’t shit and beverages will be don’t do it bum bitch!

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da_one Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:41 am
@da_one, oops *never

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murda Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:18 am
@boom boom, People that talk like that really don’t know shyt about music Understand who Ashanti is before you speak never been a has been

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Dante
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:56 am
i like the single cover. wasn’t expecting this song… its just ok. sounds like it was meant for K Michelle tho. I wish she would release a single along the lines of “Girlfriend” from The Declaration.

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Frankie Lucas
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:02 am
I’m in love with this song… This song is what she needs right now :))) Can’t wait to put it on cd.. I’ma jam this joint.. #Braveheart #WrittenEntertainment

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da_one
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:07 am
Yes Ashanti you did that mama I love you!!!!

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kai2dashawn
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
I See Ashanti is coming back already #42 on the R&B Charts by next week she will making a debut on the R&B

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kai2dashawn
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:11 am
that is #42 on the R&b Itunes charts

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lana sal Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:21 pm
@kai2dashawn, Talking about billboard i think

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murda
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:16 am
LOVing Ashanti new single Lover her

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yep!
October 2nd, 2012 at 11:32 am
REAL MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Da_One
October 2nd, 2012 at 11:38 am
YES Ma’am bitch

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shanna
October 2nd, 2012 at 11:46 am
I’m so in LOVe with this song

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Nelz91
October 2nd, 2012 at 11:59 am
That’s my girl right there

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Haw
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Keyshia Cola, Ashanti, Ciara, Brandy, Alicia, Faith Evans, RnB Stars!!! Can’t wait their new album.

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bdai
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:21 pm
good job ashanti! bring r&b back! please

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Neil
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Love this song!!!

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Yo
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Alright Ashanti…..I’m not mad at this at all.

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stef
October 2nd, 2012 at 12:57 pm
#32 on itunes r&b currently

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kai2dashawn
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:35 pm
Ashanti is giving me life on this song songs like she will be making her debut very big next week

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truthteller
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Feel this shit in my core!!

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MusiqLover
October 2nd, 2012 at 1:59 pm
FUC KING FIRE BITCHESSS!!!!! buying her album for shore.

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boom boom
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
@MusicJunkie, and what does that make her? you talking about that past? what is past? Hass-Been. Thank you! have a seat while Bee & Rih run the charts.

Go and seat with Keri’s, Cici’s, Tearri stans, lmao.

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shanna Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
@boom boom, OK Why you so Worried, I bet u are a broke bitch Why waste your time in comment on a Artist you do not like. I mean really does it make you happy to say neg things about her because she makes to much money ti even care about you

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boom boom
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:08 pm
damn, ya’ll got mad with my comment, huh?
i guess the thruth hurts, specially when is said right to your face hahahaha.

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Been-Hear Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:15 pm
@boom boom, You ain’t seat babe!

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Been-Hear Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:16 pm
@Been-Hear, *Shit

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Ashley Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:29 pm
@boom boom, my thing is this if you don’t like Ashanti why are you taking the time out to comment on her music? Get a life, a job or a boyfriend. You have too much time on your hands. HATE IT OR LOVE IT SHE CAN SING AND SHE WRITES HER OWN MUSIC! She’s still making music for a reason, if she wasn’t popping she wouldnt be making music.

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Toncho ChoNg
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I’m in love with this song… Come on ya’ll let’s get it to the top of the charts.. It has the potential…

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Toncho ChoNg
October 2nd, 2012 at 2:52 pm
I musct comment a second time, because this song is that great… Just when everyone counted her out, she showed up and showed out :))) #WrittenEntertainmentBaby

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neuri
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:21 pm
on Repeat!!!!!!!!!!!!

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James
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Ashanti showed up and showed OUT!!!! #32 on the iTunes R&B chart less than 24 hours after she released the track. She’s still the Muthaflippin princess of Hip Hop and R&B

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Chazzarae
October 2nd, 2012 at 4:47 pm
OK, Ashanti you may have a urban hit on your hands, dont drop the ball, shoot a video ASAP and start promoting…get that album out!!!

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Will
October 2nd, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Damn ashanti brought us some heat!!!

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:13 pm
I just bought my copy on itunes… Get that copy let’s get her to the top…

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Dero
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Kells did that….King

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kai2dashawn
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:18 pm
currently #31 on the R&B charts and peaking at #30 so she is doing good without no pomo

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Chrissy XOXOxoxo
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:21 pm
I adore the song, she killin it with this track… A video is A MUST with this song… This is no album filler people… Single material :))) #BraveHeart #WrittenEntertainment

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Chrissy XOXOxoxo
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I love it!!!!!!

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Toni
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:24 pm
I’m such an Ashanti fan… When I tell you I am so happy right now, this is what we’ve been waiting for. I adore her and the song just love it…

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Marilyn Monroe
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Well written song, from both perspectives. Love love love how Ashanti sounds so much more mature. Sounds like a woman I must say. But the track is A MUST GET off itunes now. Go support yo girl #WrittenEntertainment

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ihatemyles
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:30 pm
i love this woman so much….im rooting for her

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@Marcosj1988
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:32 pm
YES IM LOVING THIS NEW MUSIC AND YES ASHANTI SLAYED SHE SOUNDS SO AMAZING RKELLY AND HER HAVE A HIT …!!!!!! STRAIGHT TO #1

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Kareem
October 2nd, 2012 at 6:35 pm
I love this song I need Ashanti to be on the billboard charts again

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BEDSTUYFLY
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:01 pm
I LOVE HOW CIARA & ASHANTI HAVE THEIR PR TEAMS WRITING COMMENTS ON THE BLOGS NOW… ITS ACTUALLY QUITE SMART.
BUT ANY WHO, I THINK ASHANTI ACTUALLY COULD MAKE A COMEBACK. I NEVER UNDERSTOOD ALL THE HATE SHE GOT DURING HER CAREER, BUT SHE’S WELL ACCOMPLISHED, SO IM SURE SHE’S UNAFFECTED BY THE HATERS.
HER LAST SINGLE ‘NO ONE GREATER’ WAS DOPE. I THOUGH THAT WAS THE LEAD…? BUT GUESS NOT.

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Marilyn Monroe Reply:
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:32 pm
@BEDSTUYFLY, oh goodness …………………..!!! Have several seat, and save the shade… #WrittenEntertainment #BraveHeart #TeamAshanti

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Marilyn Monroe
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:45 pm
I am going to post it again @BEDSTUYFLY Have several seat and save the shade…. #TeamAshanti #WrittenEntertainment #BraveHeart

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Hugh
October 2nd, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Dope. Great collabo

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Jumanji
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:33 pm
loving it :)

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carolyn
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:36 pm
YESSS I love ths song been on repeat since 3am so happy for her hope we gt a video ASAP #teamashanti #writtenentertainment #braveheart #ThatsWhatWeDo

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B
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Yes luv it!!! Ashanti and R.Kelly went offf on this song!! Can’t wait for #BraveHeart!! #TeamAshanti All Day!!:)

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Kelly Diorene
October 2nd, 2012 at 10:36 pm
I like this song good vibes from it, coming from Ashanti I think it’s brilliant :) Nice way to come back..

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Crystal
October 2nd, 2012 at 11:00 pm
I like this song, different for Ashanti but in a good way

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Licke Em'
October 3rd, 2012 at 6:06 am
I love this song,…

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ihatemyles
October 3rd, 2012 at 6:08 am
wish she woulda released “she cant” but hey….still supporting

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Jayy2funyy
October 3rd, 2012 at 8:27 am
I lyk it i thinks its Dope its something different for ashanti ! Either way I’m supporting her.

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BraveHeart
October 3rd, 2012 at 8:52 am
YES ASHANTI!!!!!!!!

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Kaipretty
October 3rd, 2012 at 9:43 am
Ashanti is coming back her spot in the charts

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Andre
October 3rd, 2012 at 10:57 am
Hot, been on repeat, cant wait for the album

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Winner
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:14 pm
I fonk this heavy. They did their thing on here

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Tina Xoxoxo
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:22 pm
I’m diggin this… Nice blend of their vocals..

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She's Back
October 3rd, 2012 at 1:38 pm
SHE’S HERE OH BABE!!!!!!!

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shanna
October 3rd, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Ashanti Hot too too hot

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2Funny
October 3rd, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Love it the Princess is Back with a new Banga!!!!!! #BRAVEHEART

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Rihanna Navy
October 3rd, 2012 at 8:24 pm
I love thsi song :)))

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Ashanti Navy..
October 3rd, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Ashanti please go to number one.. It has the potential :)))

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Tameka
October 3rd, 2012 at 8:29 pm
I see a smash yasss!!!!! #WrittenEntertainment

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Lavelle
October 3rd, 2012 at 8:36 pm
i’M DIGGING THIS TRACK… SO FEELIN THE RNB !!!!

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Luis
October 4th, 2012 at 8:53 am
Ashanti is the s**t! Lets just face the facts! :)

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Luis
October 4th, 2012 at 8:54 am
Lets put good music back on the charts! Go on iTunes and support AShanti!

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stephy
October 4th, 2012 at 10:07 am
this sounds like something both genders could get into hope this puts her back in the mix

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CURIOUS
October 4th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
THIS IS THA OLD RB GROWN FOLK BUSINESS I LOVE IT LOL CUZ THAT WUT WE DO

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 4th, 2012 at 1:15 pm
I am toatlly in loev with this song… A Perfect Mess :)

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TonCHo ChoNG
October 4th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
I’m diggin this…

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nell
October 4th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Love this song

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Wytika
October 5th, 2012 at 12:56 am
That’s What We Do :)

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 5th, 2012 at 8:44 am
I love it!!!

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Antonio DeJoyce
October 8th, 2012 at 10:13 pm
I love this joint…

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R to the Y down C sunnie K
October 9th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
This is a Good dope Music

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realRnbsuckers
November 11th, 2012 at 1:39 am
Yo r.kelly release( love in your face)that song is fire foreal

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