Her version of the classic record with Fabolous may not have made the song’s official video, but Ashanti’s voice on the hook was stuck in people’s heads for years to come regardless. Keyshia Cole’s “I’ve Changed”Īt this point of the battle, Ashanti is whipping out all of her fan-favorites back to back. But Ashanti grabs the win here, as “What’s Luv” takes viewers back to a time where the record would be blaring through the speakers of every house party. Monica’s “Trust”īoth singers picked songs with great assists for this round. “This is the sexiest song I got,” says Keyshia as she fights back with “Brand New” - but considering the weight of her mighty Concrete Rose lead single “Only U,” Ashanti pulls ahead this time. Keyshia Cole’s “Brand New”Īfter a short intermission, the two singer-songwriters swap places, with Ashanti now kicking off every round. Ashanti’s “Baby”Īshanti sounds stunning as she passionately sings along to “Baby,” but it’s just not enough to battle one of Keyshia Cole’s most well-loved tracks in “Heaven Sent.”
Round 11: Keyshia Cole’s “Heaven Sent” vs. Ultimately the vibe is equal here for both singers in this round. This The Way It Is cut was people’s go-to when holding people accountable, but Ashanti’s “Runaway” was just as potent.
Round 10: Keyshia Cole’s “You’ve Changed” vs Ashanti’s “Runaway” Featuring an all-star cast from her old label, “Down 4 U” has everyone singing along with Ashanti. Charli Baltimore, Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Vita’s “Down 4 U”Īfter being met with defeat in the last round, Ashanti pulls out a gem for round 9. Round 9: Keyshia Cole’s “Trust and Believe” vs. Ultimately, he assists Cole with the win here. Genasis also shocks viewers as he suddenly pulls into the frame, sending social media into an absolute frenzy thanks to his absolutely hilarious “Never Knew” viral rendition of the Keyshia Cole classic. Ashanti’s “Rain On Me”Īlthough the Hype Williams and Lorenz Tate-directed music video for Ashanti’s “Rain On Me” was an iconic moment, this platinum Keyshia record is incredibly tough to beat. She then proceeds to match it with “Pac’s Life.” This round was an homage to the late legend, leveling the playing field for both. “Should we stay on the West Coast or bring it back to the East?” she asked. When Keyshia brings out her classic record with 2Pac, Ashanti knows just what to do. The closest round yet, but ultimately “Last Night” takes it. She then proceeds to play “Ain’t That Funny (Murder Remix),” tying it together by sharing a short story about how she almost signed to Bad Boy Records, and revealing to those unaware that she wrote the verses for J Lo in this song. “It’s funny you mention Diddy,” says Ashanti, feeding off Keyshia’s energy. As the unmistakable first notes of “Last Night” play, it’s clear why she loves to hit the stage with this one. Keyshia prefaces her next choice by shouting out the infamous Diddy bop, also sharing that the upcoming song is one of her favorite track sto perform. Ja Rule’s “Ain’t It Funny (Murder Remix)” Ashanti’s “Southside”Īlthough Lloyd’s Ashanti-assisted “Southside” is an absolute stand-out from his 2004 album, the emotion-filled mini performance by Keyshia as she belts “I Remember” reminds the audience of her penchant for crafting powerful post-break-up anthems. It pays off here, because she wins this round. “That was a very expensive sample,” Ashanti jokes. The audience is overjoyed as her well-loved “Rock With U” blends brilliantly and seamlessly into Michael Jackson’s timeless “Rock With You” classic.
Ashanti’s “Rock With U (Awww Baby)”Īs Keyshia reached back into her Just Like You days for round 4, Ashanti has the perfect rebuttal up her sleeve. Round 4: Keyshia Cole’s “Shoulda Let You Go” vs.
Keyshia grabs back-to-back wins after bringing out the opening track of her 2012 Woman to Woman album - and her rapping along to Lil Wayne’s feature is the cherry on top. Ashanti’s “The Way That I Love You” was a hit, but the rawness of Keyshia’s “I Should Have Cheated” ultimately sticks more. “You already know how it is in these streets, being cheated to and lied to…” Keyshia says as she opens up the next round - and as soon as those words leave her mouth, everyone in the comments already knows what song was about to play. Round 2: Keyshia Cole’s “I Should Have Cheated” vs. Ashanti’s “Happy”Īshanti came out the gate swinging with one of the most popular feel-good hits off her self-titled debut, swinging the battle in her favor early. Round 1: Keyshia Cole’s “I Changed My Mind” vs. Both ladies shined bright, but here’s how Billboard scored each round of the battle, with our winner for the entire event revealed at the very end. Ashanti & Keyshia Cole Discuss Their Postponed ‘Verzuz’ Battle & ‘Getting Our Flowers’ on IG…Īs longtime collaborators like Ja Rule and Fat Joe filed into the IG live, Keyshia Cole kicked the nostalgic evening off with the very first song.
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