Ashanti joins the AfroBeat movement by releasing the brand new single, “Pretty Little Thing,” featuring the genre-veteran Afro B.
“Whenever it comes to you / Memories on rewind / Every thought of you / Playing inside my mind,” Ashanti sings.
The new single arrives a few weeks after Ashanti launched her bathing suit collection with online retailer PrettyLittleThing. “I wanted pieces that felt exotic and global. The Amazon meets the Carribean. I wanted pieces that would empower women…There are unique and exotic pieces for every woman’s shape and size,” Ashanti said of the collection.
Ashanti is currently working a new EP, which slated to arrive later this year. The Metro Boomin-produced project will follow her last album ‘Braveheart,’ released five years ago in 2014.
“Pretty Little Thing” by Ashanti featuring Afro B is a vibrant fusion of R&B and Afrobeat that radiates with infectious energy and charm. From the moment the song begins, its upbeat tempo and catchy melody set a lively and exhilarating tone, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with contemporary pop sensibilities. Ashanti’s silky vocals effortlessly glide over the rhythm, delivering each line with confidence and allure.
Lyrically, “Pretty Little Thing” celebrates self-confidence and empowerment, with Ashanti and Afro B trading verses that exude charisma and positivity. The lyrics are playful and flirtatious, creating an atmosphere of fun and romance. The chorus is particularly catchy, with its infectious hook inviting listeners to sing along and dance.
The production of “Pretty Little Thing” is polished and dynamic, featuring a vibrant array of instruments and electronic elements that create a rich and immersive sonic landscape. The track incorporates traditional Afrobeat percussion, smooth guitar riffs, and pulsating basslines, giving it a distinctive and irresistible sound.
Overall, “Pretty Little Thing” is a standout collaboration that showcases Ashanti and Afro B’s talent as both vocalists and performers. It is a song that radiates with joy and celebration, making it the perfect anthem for parties and summer gatherings. With its infectious rhythm and uplifting lyrics, “Pretty Little Thing” is sure to get listeners on their feet and moving to the beat.
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