VERZUZ has announced that Ashanti and Keyshia Cole are set to face off in the latest edition of the livestreamed battle program on December 12 at 8PM ET. The matchup marks the fourth female-charged battle, following Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Monica and Brandy, and Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle. Ashanti’s solo career officially began when she was signed to Murder Inc. in 2002. While there, she was a featured artist on hits like Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv” and Ja Rule’s “Always on Time.” Her debut album, Ashanti, generated singles like “Foolish,” which shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Her second album, Chapter 11, was equally successful, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums in 2003 and featured the songs “Rock Wit U (Aww Baby)” and “Rain on Me.” Her skill as a vocalist, as well as a songwriter, have allowed her to become on of the most beloved R&B acts of the early 2000s. Meanwhile, Cole’s first album, The Way It Is, was released in mid-2005 and included “Love,” which became an instant classic that featured fellow singer Tyrese in the music video. The album included other popular performers, like Jadakiss and Eve, and has sold over 1.5 million copies in the U.S. alone. Leave your comments, thoughts and opinions below Facebook: Nation of Podcation Instagram: @nationofpodcation @thereal_obarberbrand Snapchat: npodcation Twitter: npodcation Email: nationofpodcation@gmail.com Produced, Edited and Mastered by: @thereal_obarberbrand https://linktr.ee/nationofpodcation YouTube link to video: https://youtu.be/IjkPfQMMF88 Hit the LIKE BUTTON and SUBSCRIBE!!! #verzuz #verzuzbattle #ashanti #keyshiacole #ashantivskeyshiacole #keyshiacolevsashanti #appletv #instagram #music #queens #rnb #ladies #soul #divas #legends #platinum #records #albums #songs #hits #black #essence