Why I chose Ashanti - The Way That I Love You - (Background information in the industry)

Whilst deciding which song I want to use, I researched into female solo artists in the Hip hop and Rnb industry.
I came across many artists such as;

- Beyonce
- Keyisha Cole
- Kelly Rowland
- Nicki Minaj
- Amerie
- Cassie
And so on.. Until I finally chose Ashanti.
The reason behind why I chose Ashanti was because there are meanings behind her music.
For example my songs choice - The Way That I Love You (Her partner cheated on her)
Another example - Foolish (Her partner never puts her first and doesn't treat her well - but she always takes him back.)

Ashanti is classed at 'The Princess of RnB', and the reason behind this I would say is because of the stories behind her music. Through music Ashanti expresses her feelings and demonstrates to all women how music is a way of letting out feeling and emotions - when one is happy or unhappy.

In contrast to other female artists - they choose to sell themselves to men in their videos and through their music. For instance -

Beyonce - Naughty Girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZuJ_OHBN78

Kelly Rowland - Lay it on me - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhoewflkQu0&ob=av2n

Nicki Minaj - Beez in the trap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmZvOhHF85I&ob=av2e

All 3 of these videos have different seductive meanings and the videos are provocatively made.