To celebrate the release of her highly anticipated album The Declaration, Ashanti was all over NYC yesterday. Shorty was definitely on her promo grind! The princess of R&B performed at the Virgin Mega Store in Times Square, stopped by MTV’s TRL and also attended a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood. WOW…what a busy lady! Earlier in the day, she sported a rather chic lil’ black dress with a pair of Mary-Jane heels as she joined the big dogs over at Wall Street for the ringing of the opening bell at the NYSE. I mean seriously, how many outfits can a girl rock in 24 hours?
The Declaration wasn’t the only thing Ashanti released yesterday. Shorty also launched her special online campaign “I Declare Me”. The campaign focuses on the self-definition and empowerment of women all across the United States in which women will have the opportunity to share testimonials on the site. Participants will also be able to openly declare their own breakthroughs, revelations, struggles and victories as well as virtually discuss with Ashanti on issues such as voter registration, teen obesity, and other issues that face women today. Looks like Ashanti is really taking this declaration thing to the dome…Don’t forget to tune in to ABC’s GMA and Live With Regis & Kelly for a special live performance by Ashanti.
While you sit there and deliberate on coping the album, check out this new joint off of The Declaration featuring Robin Thicke “Things You Make Me Do”.