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AKA:
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas
Birthplace:
Glen Cove, New York
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Possessing a sweet, soulful voice and innocent good looks, singer-turned-actress Ashanti (born Ashanti Douglas) exploded onto the music scene in 2002 and quickly became one of the top selling R&B artists in the industry. Originally from Glen Cove, Long Island, NY, Ashanti was raised in a musical family—her dad used to sing and her mom was a dance instructor. At six years-old, she began singing gospel in her church choir, and in 1994, while performing at a local talent show, she attracted the attention of industry players. Meanwhile, the singer had other talents: she was a track star at Glen
Began singing in a gospel choir at the age of 6
1989
Danced at Carnegie Hall and in the NBC Disney musical "Polly," directed by Debbie Allen and starring Phylicia Rashad
1992
Appeared in the biopic "Malcolm X," directed by Spike Lee
2001
First announced her presence with the Big Pun hit "How We Roll"
Signed with Irv Gotti, of Murder Inc. Records, who was credited with her discovery; was the first R&B singer to join Murder Inc.
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