VIDEO: Singer and songwriter Ashanti on life in the music biz as an independent artist

Singer and songwriter, Ashanti, talks to theGrio at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards live at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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Singer and songwriter, Ashanti, had a successful career while she was signed with Murder Inc. Even though she is no longer with a label, the star is still growing and glowing and she is doing it all has an independent artist.

“It feels amazing to have the control,” says the 37-year old singer. “It’s a lot of work and just having so many people on your shoulders, depending on you, but it’s worth it.”

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Check out what she had to say about the journey and how Aretha Franklin influenced her career as a singer during the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

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