Chapter II (Ashanti album)
2003 studio album by Ashanti
Chapter II is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Ashanti. It was released on July 1, 2003, by Murder Inc. Records and Def Jam Recordings. Ashanti reteamed with Murder Inc. head Irv Gotti and producer Chink Santana to work on the album. Chapter II features a guest appearance by rapper Ja Rule, Chink Santana, and Gunnz. Critical reception towards the album was generally mixed, with critics commending the album's autobiographical lyrics, and its fun yet light nature, while other critics felt Chapter II lacked creativity and personality and relied too heavily on the formula of her debut album (2002).
Upon its release, the album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 326,000 units. It also reached the top 10 in Canada, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Chapter II was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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