BREAKING DOWN: Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole Verzuz Battle

The Ebro in the Morning team recaps and breaks down last night's Verzuz battle between Ashanti and Keyshia Cole.
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[@JL-ei4sc]

So we’re going to state facts here. 1.Ashanti is the only solo female artists with 3 top 10 billboard hits all at the same time. 2.Ashanti has the record for most album sales in one week from any solo female artist 3. Ashanti won a Grammy for her Chapter 2 album 💿 4. Rain on me was nominated for an academy award and truth be told not one keyshia song beating it

[@JL-ei4sc]

Therefore put some respect on Ashanti !!!!!

[@simplyrecommended]

before bey and jay ja and ashanti was that duo with hits wish they made an album together

[@johnsantiago4255]

They should have made an album !

[@tonycoleman21]

Big facts. . I'd buy it today

[@diijaithesinger]

It was in the works, but Irv....

[@NiniBonita]

Facts

[@ElizabethLopez-un8ow]

Facts!!

[@mo6live]

Ashanti actually has more sales on her hits and albums Idk why people are very forgetful of how big Ashanti use to be

[@ebonybarrett5493]

This is more enjoyable than watching the Ashanti vs. Keisha Cole battle!!

[@Alafi1]

Agreed

[@lihlejadezweni2071]

Bcox we don't see kisha face

[@thelite63]

@@lihlejadezweni2071 hater👀

[@fredflintstone522]

Miss Ashanti's early Murder Inc music was always a vibe, nostalgic, oh God!!!

[@AltaMay11]

Truth

[@jrad410]

Ashanti was R&B early 2000s don’t ever forget!

[@taylormadeism]

But she was at the bottom when she was out, think about her competition when she was out

[@lashondadevaughn303]

And that’s PERIOD!

[@lashondadevaughn303]

@@taylormadeism at the bottom? Ashanti was dominating her lane in her error..

[@bigsouth010]

@@taylormadeism u must be 10.

[@Boogiesince]

Ashanti had a moment. Beyoncé’s solo album dropped, and that was that. She rode a wave that was Murder Inc. Nothing more, nothing less. Let’s not make it more than it was.

[@dalpowers]

Keisha songs are mostly about Emotions, Heartbreak. Going thru, getting thru. You Feel her Music! Ashanti has Way more Happier Music. They Both🔥 Just Hit Different! Just Depends on what Mood you in. 🎶🎼🎹🎤🔊👑

[@AltaMay11]

This is exactly it. I recognize KC has bomb vocals and hits but I'm sooooo not a slow heartbreak or slow so in love song person lol. Not over and over and over. It brings me down 😂

[@aflo9417]

I think Mya versuz Ashanti would of been more fitting as both are early 00's mainstream pop singers.

[@showtime516]

Keyshia music is like Mary j Blige

[@HoneyBee1980]

Exactly

[@maik2927]

I love Ashanti songs more. Her albums remind me of middle school 🥰💯

[@deltincollier7804]

Yesss it really did I felt like I was middle school all over again seeing her singing her songs

[@nicoledarrison9623]

Ashanti was killing it.

[@andremotivation6561]

Looks and attitude wise as well

[@NiniBonita]

Hands down she did 👌🏽❣️

[@hanunahwest9102]

Absolutely

[@HoneyBee1980]

Yessss I love Ashanti

[@ejr87r]

The revisionist history on Ashanti's career is amazing.

[@lamontking87]

Billboard said Ashanti won all heal the queen 👑 congrats 🍾

[@frankawode9352]

Billboard is a joke lol

[@lamontking87]

@@frankawode9352 yeah but hey they not going off our votes it’s set up u gotta play that top chart song vs top chart 🤷🏾‍♂️ I feel Ashanti had a great run but Keyshia had more solo hits for sure.

[@mmbeas]

@@lamontking87 Indeed. Ashanti had the bigger songs, but it was mostly hooks. KC got the better catalog IMO.

[@missmiss5699]

@@frankawode9352 o .k 😂

[@mo6live]

Exactly that’s what I said because Ashanti actually charted on the billboard top 100 much higher then keyshia Idk why ppl forget Ashanti was Beyoncé musical rival when Beyoncé first went solo

[@aliciasmith934]

Ashanti all the way, her voice was smooth and she just sound better than Keisha, plus she sang all of her songs, Keisha was just singing parts and her voice wasn’t sounding all that

[@juiceplanet147]

Irv Gotti smooth her voice in the studio. I seen Ashanti live... Keyshia 🔥

[@bigfendii77]

Facts ashanti saved the verzuz with her vocals n vibes .

[@flomccool20]

No plus some of the songs Ashanti only did they choirs or hook sooo of course

[@talkingmoney4499]

Nah nobody cares about the performance we going off songs but even with that Ashanti won first ten 6-4

[@87vlopez]

@Juan carlos cause it doesn't need to be said.....it's known

[@iamjoelle1556]

I think people really underestimated Ashanti. I think Keyshia is the better singer. But Ashanti definitely has hits

[@MsSlatimer]

That’s what I been saying. Keyshia got that voice! Ashanti just has the early 2000s on lock with all her Hits. I don’t think it was a good match up . They are both so different especially vocally

[@nicoledarrison9623]

Ashanti's voice is way better than Keisha last night anyway.

[@Kuribohchaos8]

Underestimated!!? Who underestimates Ashanti? Now as far as better singer I don't know cuz Ashanti brought it on Rain On Me but Keisha also has a voice that only she can do

[@shaunnie.g3837]

I like kesiah music but sus can't sing

[@mmbeas]

@@MsSlatimer Eh, I wouldn’t say Ashanti had it on lock. She was featured on some hit songs doing the hook. But she never had big albums. KC had bigger cultural songs IMO.

[@JazzyJazz7724]

It was close but Ashanti won. Keyshia could’ve won if she played the right songs at the right time. 11-9 Ashanti

[@michellericardez3452]

888788888

[@firelord_ozai]

I agree 100%

[@michaelmely3102]

Ingot it the same way...the last round made the difference.

[@caseybeasley8633]

I'm just mad Ashanti didn't play What's Luv with Ja and Fat Joe. Easy win

[@jessicabumpers3487]

Ashanti's Music Is Smooth, Laid Back, Late Night, Rain Storm, Love Making, Breaking Up To Making Up, Moving On Without Violence, It Is What It Is Kind Of Women" I'VE ALWAYS LOVED ASHANTI

[@chinweokorie3239]

Y'all really played Ashanti. It was Ashanti for me for a lot of these rounds.

[@taram175]

Right!!

[@divinely2846]

Keisha threw too much shade for absolutely no reason

[@divinely2846]

No you weren't and she was going back and forth to that bathroom right much! too much drinking

[@honeybdream]

How? When?

[@natashawoodhouse1359]

Yasssss

[@kaprisenecole8423]

Ashanti was lowkey disrespectful too...playing with her phone, talking to ppl, and messing with the mic every time Keyshia dropped a banger. But Shanti gets my vote for the battle...something was off with Angry Bird

[@divinely2846]

That Energy 🔥 Love them both

[@amandaslay6045]

Ashanti seemed genuinely happy! Keyshia seemed off and with an attitude

[@mimiloveee9]

She was on dat ishhh there pics 👆

[@bethdixon62]

Keisha always seems to have an attitude..

[@mimiloveee9]

@@bethdixon62 facts her attitude always 🚮

[@mimiloveee9]

@@bethdixon62 she was on dat candy too lol the pics all ova twitter smh

[@mimiloveee9]

@Erika whatever you say girl 🤣🤣🤣

[@lts2005]

I wish Keyshia would have set up her song list differently. She played most of her hits in the first round.

[@AltaMay11]

That's the problem lol. Everybody got hits or else they wouldn't do the verzuz it's strategy lol

[@lts2005]

@@AltaMay11 it’s definitely strategy. I like to see them work up to the bigger hits. Keeps me engaged

[@lovelyshaun6166]

Exactly. Keyshia could have won this easily but her songs were in the wrong order. Songs like Love, Heaven Sent and I change my mind should not have been in the 1st round. It's not always about how you start but how you finish.

[@dest7599]

2 completely diff coasts boo, Ashanti had BIG and Keyshia had Pac

[@AltaMay11]

@@lovelyshaun6166 it's not even about 1st or last. She gotta use the big hits against Ashanti big hits to try and make it competitive. And you got use your throw aways on songs you KNOW you're not beating lol. You gotta be honest with yourself 😂😂😂 she wanted to go first but she didn't strategize right to go first

[@OnyoMeji]

Man! Im gonna be streaming all their songs. Ashanti! MURDER iNC, Ja! Its Muuurdaa!

[@octaviakearney3350]

Ashanti was singing her songs I was waiting for Keisha to blow it but she didn’t

[@whereisthebalance5732]

none of ashanti songs take vocal skill

[@MsAshandawatson81]

She can't

[@NiniBonita]

@Blair Waldorf facts

[@tinigenie34]

@@whereisthebalance5732 thank you

[@BravoRecs]

To me it’s crazy how anyone can think Ashanti isn’t better than Keisha and I grew up in the era of both. Ashanti made our generation starting with Foolish.

[@PJ-po7fu]

Ashanti records were upbeat. Keisha stay heartbroken 😂

[@sandradavenport5028]

Yes one of my favorite words UK..(Foolish)♡ℒฺℴฺνℯฺ♡ lol lol

[@HoneyBee1980]

I Agree

[@nakiahowe368]

I never paid any attention to Keisha when she came out. I did not like Keisha, because I was a Beyonce stan. After this battle, I regret sleeping on Keyshia. I liked every song she played.

[@sassyintrovert]

KC was just good rnb 4 those days. She was in her OWN lane...no competition.

[@firelord_ozai]

🙌🏾

[@kimdavids5717]

Ashanti killed it, hands down.

[@cezclarke9536]

Thank you

[@Sw33tlikandi]

She definitely did!

[@Elusive25]

she just killed it for the fact that she had a better mood and vibe

[@ylgcaleeanteyoungjefe9685]

Yes Keshia songs are mostly sad

[@neelante]

Killed what ??? Half the songs she came with was hooks on other people's songs😂😂. Keyshia has the better catalogue.

[@knowledge31]

👀 Mary J Blige versus Faith Evans 👀?????????? Lets Gooooooo

[@Elusive25]

it would turn into a cat fight...nah that is a good one though

[@knowledge31]

@@Elusive25 Lmao

[@myrawilliams3743]

Mary and Toni..Faith don't have enough music

[@andiestewart7423]

I would LOVE to see Dr Dre and LL👍 Battle of the Kings

[@Elusive25]

@@myrawilliams3743 Myra how old are you?

[@johnwayne3566]

Rosenberg knows nothing about R&B and it bothers me 😂

[@eliedocteur909]

Yo that's a fact. How dare you say, "you forgot about heaven sent"🤦‍♂️

[@javfantv3722]

😂😂

[@3tury]

Ashanti personality alone smashed this! Great personality+professionalism+class=BEAUTY

[@NiniBonita]

Right 👌🏽

[@3tury]

@@NiniBonita yeah she embarrassed Keshia Cole a few times unintentionally ... #ShantiisaVIBE

[@tjzofficial1]

Ashanti for me by a lot....and her presentation and attitude was 100 times better than KC.

[@beautifulrosemary6565]

I love them both but I just fell in love with Ashanti all over again!! Ashanti is the millennial R&B queen.

[@lts2005]

I love both ladies! I love Ashanti because she’s like happiness and Summertime. I love Keyshia because her music is vulnerable and emotional. Eff it, it’s a tie dammit. Really wish they were on time though. I like to hear their stories and how they created the songs.

[@honeybdream]

Exactly!

[@tspencer1009]

Agree

[@gtathrifty8166]

Ashanti had a better strategy overall, she got in her bag when she needed to

[@colewrld901]

Don't understand why they didn't just hold off till they could be in the same spot together 🤦 threw off the vibe

[@lamontking87]

Keyshia was gonna still pull up late ah

[@sonjabethay2277]

That’s how VERZUZ started, they were in different locations. They even supposedly created software so they could be aligned without “problem”

[@millionaireshariah2832]

Right

[@mimiloveee9]

Nahhh Brandy n Minica had amazing vibe & enegy yo ..Keyshia energy was trash bcuz it always is lol..da pics of da ishh she was on is all ova twitter she brought everything but her voice & a good attitude 👆

[@mrmotown1004]

It was for Covid purposes. Being extra careful from now on

[@miaking1546]

Ashanti won off of personality alone!

[@ddelsur2694]

Y'all dont know how to judge a VZ battles in the comments and it shows. This is not a performance based competition. Them singing their songs for us is a bonus, not required of them. Also, you can like somebody else's catalog more than the other but it's not about the catalog it's about the 20 songs they selected to represent their catalog and the placement in which they play them.

[@penie98]

Amen!!

[@ddelsur2694]

@@westphillydreamsproduction7488 ain't no but, it just is what it is

[@domodacutee1731]

Exactly!

[@selinadeloach6680]

Thank you for this breakdown cause the audio was crazy last night 😩

[@Elusive25]

I got lost all of a sudden I was watching the repeat...I thought I was live but it must of ended and started over...it was mad short too only 1:44:00 and that break was long asf

[@selinadeloach6680]

@@Elusive25 I don’t understand why they needed a break considering they started super late in the first place

[@Elusive25]

@@selinadeloach6680 indeed

[@jadaess01]

I don't think Ashanti vs KC was the right match up BUT I gave Ashanti the SLIGHT edge but I thought it was close. Ashanti had the stronger 2nd round. Even though Ashanti is the weaker vocalist, I felt she sounded REALLY good singing live. Her vocals sounded 🔥🔥🔥

[@sandradavenport5028]

I think Ashanti was so clever at this challenge(◕‿◕)♡ She never address keyshia by her from name╰(‵□′)╯She ck keyshia a couple times..lol(˘❥˘) plus Ashanti has that charming( ˘ ³˘)❤ drawstring effect that so lovable乂❤‿❤乂

[@teepayne3984]

Ashanti has NEVER bn the weaker vocalist KC is another MJB gd music but cant sing live yall just bn sleeping on Ashanti

[@NiniBonita]

weaker vocalist 🤔where 👂🏽👂🏽

[@sandradavenport5028]

@@NiniBonita I know I understand right...(˘❥˘) Ashanti don't need them hard vocals for her songs her sounds are to be that sweet(●'◡'●)ﾉ♥ and soft smooth that she is.. she's the princess of hip hop... Not the Bugging out type...He's wrong ╰(‵□′)╯

[@HoneyBee1980]

Ashanti Voice has improved a lot over the years

[@domk2993]

Keyshia was throwing shade the whole time. Came 1.5 hour late. Didn’t sing even half of a song. Unprofessional. But I like her music. I’ma give to Ashanti for actually singing the songs and professionalism.

[@queenbqnzstyle]

I enjoyed watching this video. Ebro dancing in his seat was everything for me. Lol

[@shantarichard07]

I don’t care what they say Ashanti won that battle!!

[@shonnyblue4984]

Exactly 🙌🙌they were so bias 🙄🙄🙄

[@HoneyBee1980]

Facts!

[@knowledge31]

KEKE WYATT vs KELLY PRICE 👀 👀 👀 YOU WANNA GET THAT 🔥

[@reneejackson240]

Now that would be great to see & hear 🙂👍🏾

[@ylgcaleeanteyoungjefe9685]

Keke is dope but Kelly got more hits

[@andrepowell9060]

Cmon fam no one wanna see that lol

[@knowledge31]

@Emmanuel Brown true

[@rybaxter5424]

This battle for me was like snoop vs dmx; it doesn’t matter who u thought won bcuz they both could’ve & did win

[@MsLuvmusic81]

Love when they do these! Its actually more entertaining to me than the verzuz

[@kargudin]

All these songs brought me back... good ol days

[@lyter420]

They ditched the Long Island caller so there wouldn't be bias and got Keyshia bias instead. smh

[@nuggetfresh9641]

That keyshia and pac just hit different

[@JazzzzAH]

For me the score was 15-5 with Ashanti winning

[@asena6813]

I feel like energy and performance also factored into the score!!! Ashanti won in my opinion! She was entertaining, vibing, and was hitting the notes. Not only was Keyshia late, she had an attitude and wasn’t singing right. Keyshia had a lot of keys. If she just let the songs play and didn’t try to sing along she could’ve won lol

[@Elusive25]

Keyshia was so mad...I don't know why I like that...probably only from a far though lol

[@RawJLP32]

Ashanti was being rude every time Keyshia was singing talking to to people on the phone getting hair fixed every time something it’s was weird like they didn’t want to do it I think it would’ve been better in person confused on why it wasn’t

[@Elusive25]

@@RawJLP32 damn it wasn't even in person..they fooled me..damn the super played us...they didn't even apologize for the late start....these girls ain't loyal lol

[@lyndabrooks9843]

KC came out 15 min after Ashanti they both were late!

[@Elusive25]

@@lyndabrooks9843 more like 30 min

[@noemimaldonado3864]

Yes team Ashanti 🙌🏻

[@jessicabumpers3487]

Ashanti Was EVERYTHING

[@honeybdream]

I appreciate both ladies‼️It’s all Love 🖤🌟🎵

[@brockbridge]

I'm a bigger Keyshia fan but Ashanti has more HITS.

[@NiniBonita]

Facts 👌🏽❣️

[@adenphilipwhite]

Ashanti won this hands down and sang better than keysha last night

[@divinely2846]

Keisha won with her tracks for me but Ashanti won with class love hers as well💞

[@neelante]

💯 people sleep on Keyisha.

[@ashleyholder3332]

I thought Keisha was going to take the trophy home hands down but I can't lie Ashanti came for her hands up!!!

[@whatudoin1]

Ashanti got this 12-8... They hated on a few records, weird that radio people don't remember some joints but okay

[@msaneasha1]

Ashanti allll day

[@MD-jw6lj]

Ashanti!

[@reciprocate8848]

Oh wow, Just taking this in! Had to look it up I have a great intuition. These ladies are also both sides of the scale ( same birthday sign, and days apart) displayed in their music. Emotional, and happy go lucky both sides of the scale! Love em both! Blessup ladies!

[@trac1Digital]

These fools did a breakdown of Jeezy and Gucci and now Ashanti and Keyshie Cole...but totally bypassed E40 and Too Short!?

[@Pontiacgxp303]

GOOD

[@MONET8iAM]

Playa Cardz Right was on A Different Me. I was mad young but I loved that album. Ashanti’s music held it down in my childhood, it just makes you feel good. Even the sad/mad songs you can vibe out to. But Keyshia Cole, she was just in her bag all the time. I was a kid but I vicariously felt her energy coming through her songs.

[@MrD-tu3hp]

Keisha giving off baby mom with fire box but toxic, Ashanti giving off not in the mood ex-wife

[@6figuregainz856]

Big big facts

[@jaxjr121]

Yup!!! You called it bruh......cant say it betta!😁

[@cookie_candles]

well said😂😭

[@Lucidvisionkennels]

No comment has been this on point though. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrD-tu3hp]

But the question is how many men would still choose a Keisha over a Ashanti 🤔

[@octaviakearney3350]

Thank you guys for this morning all the music was great you guys are amazing keep up the good jiob Love listening to you guys

[@Jokesloveslife]

Keyshia shined on most of this idk how yawl just keep handing em to Ashanti! 🤦‍♂️

[@ylgcaleeanteyoungjefe9685]

Am sorry Ashanti

[@NicoleT-sf2xu]

There both queens love them both..,very tuff

[@mathgirl76]

ASHANTI is all that, so under-rated... Keish is younger and did reality tv, thats why she has more social media followers. Keisha hits me more emotionally, she'll break me down in a song... I relate to what she sings about to the core. Ashanti hit harder more mainstream... That Ja/Ashanti was what that was back then. This really was a damn good match up.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

I scored Ashanti vs. Keyshia Cole's Verzuz TV battle 13-7 with Ashanti winning.

[@tarabenn3513]

Tristate will always rock with Ashanti!!! But we love Miss Keyshia Cole.

[@MSALIYAHJORDAN]

Ashanti made classic music which you could relate to different situations in your life. For example your man cheat she has a song for that, you wanna go back to your cheating man, you wanna throw a cookout you play Ashanti happy, you chilling with your dude, you play southside, or baby.

[@HoneyBee1980]

Facts!

[@amitalati5741]

Love you all soooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Caught this on the podcast .... i cannot choose...

[@EazyTBCupdates]

That Ashanti close was COLD AF

[@relldafox]

Rain on Me . . . I've changed my mind best records then battle over

[@truther2679]

Ashanti WON. I also had it 11-9... but got there diferently.

[@soufpawpain]

Luv the recaps fam! Shout from Phoenix 🌞

[@toptierenergies]

I couldn’t wait to watch this this morning 🥳

[@reneejackson240]

Me too

[@Kuribohchaos8]

Now here's my thing but round 8 Normally I would give that round to Keisha BUT, watching it and hearing Ashanti do the Rain on me hook with the max level vocals can't be topped

[@josephamato2031]

Ashanti won hands down. Cole was drunk

[@rashidodoms5452]

This was one of the hardest battles to judge love both these woman music salute

[@jarindowning6030]

Keyshia Cole didn't play her hits. Ashanti came prepared

[@lamontking87]

Keyshia definitely play a lot of her hits

[@jarindowning6030]

@@lamontking87 she did but too early. She could of left a couple of those songs she played out lol

[@neelante]

What we're you watching.

[@NiniBonita]

@@neelante right 😂😂🤣☠️

[@NiniBonita]

She should came prepared then 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@talkingmoney4499]

Ashanti is up 10-4 like people need to know records ....it’s not even close right now

[@erbuttaflyify]

Ashanti on this one

[@toptierenergies]

I wish Ashanti would’ve picked “the woman you love”

[@KalimahSBICeo]

Ashanti period!

[@petagaye5516]

Love them both but Ashanti for me

[@rhondalane1283]

Ashanti is beautiful. Great voice she won hands down

[@mariemells3510]

Ashanti all day

[@benten6259]

I love them both keyshia was off alot but ashanti stood her ground. Both ladies were great to me

[@melissafields7966]

I was waiting for Ashanti- Still on it and Keyshia Cole- Long Way Down

[@kat6757]

You can't judge fairly because Keyshia sounded a mess to me. Nah, you have to judge what's was happening in the room. Not no past acts.

[@bpraise517]

Ashanti left Bodies on the Floor..but Keyshia's attitude got right when that Slick Chick started SPITTING. Dudes with RELATIONSHIP problems voting for Keyshia.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sharonpeterkin8967]

Absolutely😂😂😂

[@MSALIYAHJORDAN]

Agreed

[@nicolemarie3]

Plus she was sipping the ciroc but Ashanti didn’t lol

[@brendadamphie4037]

Ashanti all the way

[@EricK-ir8np]

They tripping!! I NEVER agree with their voting!! Ashanti won that versuz!!!

[@kanitacampbell3366]

😂NOT

[@MsTouchofclass]

Ashanti can’t sing to save her life .... no

[@kcjones7735]

Cali in the building, Team Ashanti💯💯🍻

[@ITsTish42]

ASHANTI PERIOD‼️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@troydarnellknight]

Thank you 👍

[@malakais3860]

I love Keisha But Ashanti all the way her songs and her vibe is everything

[@cicij972]

this recap sounded better then the original show.i love both ladies.nice all in all.

[@deltincollier7804]

We talking about two wonderful women who have songs in two different generations. Ashanti came out way before Keyshia cole

[@mikewhitmer6401]

Keyshia's songs are still bangers. Minus the collabs, Ashanti's joints don't hold up.

[@lisalee4443]

FAACCCTTSSSS🗣

[@christiangonzalez4114]

happy new year ebro in the morning

[@nofalsegod4]

I anit gonna lie. I never watch the versus battles. But I do watch the recap you all do!

[@diamondsintherough745]

Man KEyshia can sing a little but sis stay in the same key!!! Her voice gets annoying after awhile I can’t take it after to much

[@picodechico3114]

Was waiting for Ashanti to shout out Irv lol

[@calebmoneyhollis663]

That “Rain On Me” video was 🔥🔥. It had Terrance Howard, mayne

[@NiniBonita]

@@calebmoneyhollis663 it was the foolish video