Chapter II (Ashanti album)

Chapter II
Studio album by Ashanti
Released	July 1, 2003
Recorded	2002–2003
Studio	Crackhouse Studios (New York City) SoundCastle Studios (Los Angeles)
Genre	R&B[1]
Length	65:16
Label	Murder Inc. Island Def Jam
Producer	Irv Gotti Chink Santana Ashanti
Ashanti chronology
7 Series Sampler (2003) Chapter II (2003) Ashanti's Christmas (2003)
Singles from Chapter II
"Rock wit U (Awww Baby)" Released: May 19, 2003 "Rain on Me" Released: August 11, 2003 "Breakup 2 Makeup" Released: 2004

Chapter II is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Ashanti. It was released by Murder Inc. and Island Def Jam on July 1, 2003 in the United States.^[2]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 debut at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 326,000 units. It also reached the top ten in Canada, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Chapter II was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in August 2003 and gained gold status in Japan and the United Kingdom. At the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, it earned Ashanti three nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song. Chapter II spawned three singles, including the Billboard Hot 100 number two song "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", the R&B ballad "Rain on Me" and "Breakup 2 Makeup (Remix)".