Ashanti Performs Chaka Khan's "Sweet Thing"- Off The Record

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Chaka Khan's "Sweet Thing" means a lot to many R&B artists, but did you know this was the cover that got Ashanti her record deal? Check out her live performance of the classic tune with her live band from MSR Studios in NYC.
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[@girlmusician24]

She didn’t try to sound like Chaka when singing this song which is very refreshing. Mad respect.

[@SirDave]

She SLAYED! PERIOD! You gotta give her the credit, that was NOT an average performance. That was AMAZING! Not only did I not hear struggle. I heard soul, and passion! GET IT SHANI!

[@TymetheInfamous]

You did that girl! Respect the fact that you studied every aspect of the song. Went high and low exactly when you were supposed to! We need more of THIS Ashanti :) much love

[@troofaced]

she is just an okay singer. she could take a few lessons. and please dont call me a "hater'" just because i have adequate hearing.

[@valley3von]

She has gotten older so her vocals have improved but she is still just average

[@Zandry21614]

I always thought she had a nice voice. Really showed on her Concrete Rose Album. And every album after that. Such a shame how underrated she is. Most blk people think if you don't sing like Fantasia or Kelly Price or Whitney or Aretha then you can't sing. There are many ways of singing and she kills it in her own way. 💯💯💯

[@REALandRAWW]

She sang both Mary and Chaka versions. She fused both of them.

[@LovelyTeeDee3xD]

certain angles she looks like Sanaa Lathan

[@kenrod3614]

if your a true ashanti fan when she sings CRAZYYYYY at the end it should remind u of one of her old song!!

[@setheheart4911]

She doesn't have the range of Chaka, but I respect it. She did well.

[@ikenkidd]

She killed it!!! Ashanti just slapped everyone who ever said she can't sing in the face by singing that song! Amazing!!!

[@1goddessy193]

I call that a songwriter voice ,songwriter singing, have a lot of structure

[@alcawannamoore1858]

That's why I love Ashanti not only is she beautiful, but her voice is powerful and sweet at the same time without over doing it with all the extra yelling. She still keeps it soft and serene. I also love her writing ability. She's serving vocal realness <3

[@Carlinisalive]

She always been slept on

[@unwinerewind2364]

this for everybody that say she can't sing. go shanti, she murdered the track

[@YoEarn]

My girl Ashanti better go all the way in! She did that.

[@LadeOla]

This performance was long over-due!

[@davidcubito5117]

I keep seeing memes where people are making fun of her vocals but honestly she slayed tf outta this I feel like people are angry because she keeps proving the critics wrong making fun of Ashanti used to be the fun thing to do but Ashanti is great and has done great in this performance no the less keep being great Ashanti people who know music supports you

[@trapdoll]

ONE OF THE MOST UNDERRATED VOCALISTS IN R&B HISTORY

[@Oteachel]

Ashanti did a great!!! If u didn't think so yr just a hater...she has had a great voice from the beginning....everybody wants her to be like everybody else....let her be her....that's y she's still her and will always be around....love u Ashanti....I'm a true fan!!!