As the album release date for Ashanti's fourth upcoming studio effort, "The Declaration" quickly approaches, new promotional photos of the R&B singer hit my in box earlier today.

“One of the reasons I call the album ‘The Declaration,’ is because I feel it’s important to present all sides of what being a woman is about,” she says. “Historically, we’ve always been relegated to the bottom of the totem pole, whether it’s business or the battle of the sexes or just empowering each other. I want this album to make people feel stronger about themselves. I’ve always used the ups and downs in my own life as well as others close to me as a motivational tool and I hope my music comes off that way. I felt a lot of passion making this record. I loved every minute I was in the studio.”

"The Declaration" which boots production from Jermanie Dupri, LT Hutton, Babyface, Pharrell, Bryan Michael Cox and Robin Thicke, will be in stores on June 3rd.



Thanks to Amina for the photos!

Labels: Ashanti, Newsstand Snapshots