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Michael Ashanti
R&B / Soul / Pop

"Refreshing New Voice in R&B/Soul-Groove"

NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/17/2008
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   Michael Ashanti: General Info
Member Since5/26/2006
Band Websitemichaelashanti.com
Band Members

Executive Producer:
Michael Ashanti

Album Producers:
Michael Ashanti & Phillip Clark

Producers, Co-Writers, Musicians, Vocalists:
Cleveland Allen (aka Donald C. Wood), Shannon Davis, Kelvin Absolute Johnson, Oscar Bautista, Sonia SooSo Apolinario, H. Dale Lion Heart Mason, Victoria Byerson, Zhana, Myke Shyndigg Heni, Laura Williams, Gloria Ryan, Susan Giles, Jeff "Uzi-D" Anderson, Francine Cruz, Robert Dante

Visual and Creative Team:
Daniel Murray, Gary King, JP Vasquez, Daniel Sergile, Dorothy Shi, Claude Salmon, Dennis Bailey and Neil Craig Hall

Influences

Al Green, Luther Vandross, Daryl Coley, Steve Perry, Chaka Khan, Rachelle Ferelle, Will Downing, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway

Sounds Like

Soul, R&B, Pop, Fusion

Record LabelAmbassador Music Group
Type of LabelNone








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   About Michael Ashanti
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There are select recording artists who can transcend cultural boundaries through music.

 

The debut release from Michael Ashanti entitled 'All Of Me' highlights such a diverse yet cohesive songwriting and vocal styling that effortlessly blends fusions of soul, jazz, pop, acoustic, funk, dancehall, reggaeton, and even a little classical. At first glance, one may wonder how any recording artist can confidently merge seemingly opposing styles into one project.  Yet, a deeper glimpse into the life and musical history of this recording artist, producer and arranger will reveal the sources of those abilities.

 

Born in New York to parents of Jamaican descent, Michael's sensibilities towards an international mindset were established from the moment he took his first breath.  Aside from his upbringing, the greatest factor to shape Michael's diversity as an artist began when his father enlisted in the military. From the age of 7 until his graduation from high school, Michael was relocating every 1 to 3 years throughout the United States, Central America, Hawaii, and Europe.  While facing the challenge of frequent change and adaptation, Michael never missed a beat as he continued to channel his love for music with every change.

Michael drew upon all of his influences and experiences to bring about the final completion of 'All Of Me'.  Michael became increasingly dedicated to the completion of this project after the recent passing of his mother and grandfather. Releasing the debut project through his independent label imprint of Ambassador Music Group, Michael confides, "the vision I have for my label is to unite present and emerging cultures through the fusion of diverse musical styles that represent those cultures".  'All Of Me' already achieves this by showcasing music that is easily accessible to seemingly opposing demographics.

 

By giving all of himself and truly showing up in the unique way in which he was destined to show up, Michael Ashanti deserves the unconditional attention of the listener as well as any success that follows. 

 


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JENOWADE





Jun 23 2008 4:02 PM

Nice running into you! Love the new look! We will hang out soon- you're good people :-)
Love Jeno
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Nate





May 10 2008 1:28 PM

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Sonia Bladez





Apr 27 2008 10:55 AM

Myspace Comments - Gangsta Luv
Cruzin_F





Mar 22 2008 7:32 PM

my Darling !!!! I miss you!!
when u coming .
??????
JOSEAN





Apr 6 2008 6:30 PM

Hello...

Hope everything is good with you. I have been working and studding as always.

Magda told me you will be in P.R. son.

Call me when you get here…
Yukiko





Apr 6 2008 6:55 AM

Hello Michael!!!

From Tokyo with Love!!!
Yukiko
JENOWADE





Mar 28 2008 3:09 PM

life has been hectic- we will meet and talk when the temperature rises :-)

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Robert Karasek





Mar 21 2008 7:58 AM

michael,
droppin' by to wish
HAPPY EASTER !!! :)

don't eat too many chocolate bunnies :P

come to germany !!!

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Victoria J.





Mar 10 2008 7:51 AM

Hey Micheal I figure I'll try you here since we have been playing phone tag. I am all for a recording session with you. Give me a call!
Philip Clark





Jan 1 2008 8:23 PM

Just wishing you continued success and a joyful New Year. Let's make 2008 the best one yet! All the best, Philip
Cammy





Nov 21 2007 3:13 AM

Thank you for the add. May you have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Carmen





Nov 19 2007 12:39 PM

Thankful this week for having you as a friend! Thankful this week for having met you! Thankful this week for having shared music, my passion, my dreams with you! Friends For Life! Luv~Carmen
Nate





Nov 1 2007 11:18 PM

Happy Friday my brotha.. Just passing thru to say hi... Hope all is well with you.


Enjoy your weekend!


Nate
Oscar Bautista





Oct 30 2007 8:48 PM

Listening to the tracks. You are awesome my friend! So happy that I got to add my two cents. Can't wait to play again soon :)
Forever Yours





Oct 18 2007 6:41 PM

I love you Miguelito!!
LIFEbeat





Oct 15 2007 8:32 AM

WE LOVE YOU, MICHAEL!

Hope you had fun Friday...

Thanks SO very much for EVERYTHING that you do for us! You AMAZE us all...

SO MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT~

Your fans at LIFEbeat....
John Gordon aka " The Deacon"





Oct 6 2007 8:03 AM

Wuzzup M-A! Are you up to something good or just up to NO good? If I know you, it's a 40/60 split! LOL!
Hollaaaaaaaaa!

JG
Carmen





Sep 27 2007 3:09 PM

Hey Michael: I thought I saw you out on the Plaza of the Today Show... it was a while ago...but, I could of sworn it was you! Anyway, I guess I was missing you and thought I was seeing visions of Michael Ashanti! Ha-ha! Hey, keep in touch, OK? Luv-luv, *Carmen*
Robert Karasek





Sep 14 2007 10:17 AM

hay buddy,
how was your trip to UK ?
where are you know ?! lol...
any cool news ?
CW-SQR3





Sep 8 2007 12:22 PM

Michael-Hope you are having a great day-thought I'd drop by-the tunes sound killer-while have to get together with Philip and Christoper North & rock again sometime! Chris W.
SouLaw





Aug 9 2007 6:10 AM

Thank you very much for the requst, Michael.
All the best for you and keep in touch.

SOULAW - Records
(Alyna)
JOSEAN





Aug 6 2007 5:37 AM

hey just to say q es la q hay!!!!

Hope everything is ok..

See you later.
Carmen





Jul 26 2007 11:02 AM

Hey Michael... Just wanted to say HI!!!!!!!
Luv, Carmen
AsHeMi





Jul 25 2007 3:46 AM

Thx for the request
peace
AsHeMi
DJ Dexter Dex





Jul 1 2007 3:51 PM

Blessings for the add
DJ Soulswede (aka Souly)





Jun 28 2007 11:32 AM

Thanks for the connection. Keep up your soulful sounds.

Souly
Biss





Jun 27 2007 3:03 PM

Hello Michael! how are you? thanks for requesting and finding us.
I've just listened to you and you have a beautiful voice. I liked your style :)
We hope you like our songs as well. Check it out!
Have a nice day tomorrow and take care,
Cheers from Barcelona!
Brooklyn Pride, Inc.





Jun 13 2007 4:03 AM

Thank you so much for helping make Brooklyn Pride's Event so GREAT! We wish you continued success.

Diane, Doreen, Fran and Zully
The Brooklyn Pride Board
Foxy Lady





Jun 10 2007 8:34 AM

Hey there Michael! passing by to say "hi"...busy @ NY uh?? take care.. =)
Gary King





Jun 5 2007 9:10 PM

Over 4000 plays...and with yours we're close to 5000. And we're not even counting YouTube.....Not bad huh?

Hope you're doing well.

best,
Gary
Second Movement





May 3 2007 7:08 AM

Thanks for the add
CW-SQR3





Apr 26 2007 5:16 PM

Hey Michael--just stoppin' by--diggin' the tunes-are you still bouncin' between PR & NYC? Chris W
Foxy Lady





Apr 26 2007 10:14 AM

Hey Michael! Hope everything is going well with yr music!! greetings from the cyber hehe =)
Anthonystjoseph





Apr 19 2007 10:43 AM

Thanks for finding me and sharing your music brother. It's very smooth!
U DONT HAVE 2 LIKE ME BUT U WILL RESPECT ME





Apr 18 2007 8:12 AM

Rockie Lynne





Apr 16 2007 10:28 AM

GARE ROTHSCHILD ISIAKPERE





Apr 13 2007 4:35 AM

Hey Michael Ashanti

I hope you had a Great Easter?

Anyway have an awesome Week!

Cheers

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Sherry Morris





Apr 3 2007 11:07 AM

Stopping by to say hello. Have a great day! Blessings to you, Sherry
Carmen





Mar 26 2007 5:54 PM

Michael: You need to come to Miami again so we can hook up! Let me know when you're in town! Just wanted to say HI! Miss you!
Carmen
Axel Zeppegno





Mar 24 2007 1:31 PM

thank you guys very nice voice
D.J. HESS BRONX BOOGIE, N.Y. R.I.P. MINE!