Ashanti Performs Chaka Khan's 'Sweet Thing'- Off The Record

Chaka Khan's "Sweet Thing" means a lot to many R&B artists, but did you know this was the cover that got Ashanti her record deal? Check out her live performance of the classic tune with her live band from MSR Studios in NYC.

[girlmusician]

She didn’t try to sound like Chaka when singing this song which is very refreshing. Mad respect.

[SirDave]

She SLAYED! PERIOD! You gotta give her the credit, that was NOT an average performance. That was AMAZING! Not only did I not hear struggle. I heard soul, and passion! GET IT SHANI!

[WillWize]

That band was playing their asses off 🔥🔥🔥🔥I loved the ending, it felt so good, plus her laugh. Made me feel a nostalgia. I really miss musicians Jam sessions like this.

[TymetheInfamous]

You did that girl! Respect the fact that you studied every aspect of the song. Went high and low exactly when you were supposed to! We need more of THIS Ashanti :) much love

[ikenkidd]

She killed it!!! Ashanti just slapped everyone who ever said she can't sing in the face by singing that song! Amazing!!!

[alcawannamoore]

That's why I love Ashanti not only is she beautiful, but her voice is powerful and sweet at the same time without over doing it with all the extra yelling. She still keeps it soft and serene. I also love her writing ability. She's serving vocal realness <3

[kenrod]

if your a true ashanti fan when she sings at the end it should remind u of one of her old song!!

[vw]

I love the favor and fire Ashanti brings to "Sweet Thing."

[MiataShanay]

She mixed the end of "Break-Up 2 Make-Up" at the end! dope

[davidcubito]

I keep seeing memes where people are making fun of her vocals but honestly she slayed tf outta this I feel like people are angry because she keeps proving the critics wrong making fun of Ashanti used to be the fun thing to do but Ashanti is great and has done great in this performance no the less keep being great Ashanti people who know music supports you

[YoEarn]

My girl Ashanti better go all the way in! She did that.

[juniorxol]

Wow ❤. Bravo Ashanti. One of my all time favorite tracks.

[Luvgdbtru]

Wow! I knew she could sing but, I didn’t know she could sang! She has a great voice.

[LovelyTeeDeexD]

certain angles she looks like Sanaa Lathan

[Jj-tyqh]

You killed it girl. This is one of my fave Chaka tunes and I’m rather protective if it but you did it justice. Not quite Chaka, but who is, except Chaka. Naturally

[cl]

I love her growth as a vocalist I’ve been a fan since 2001 some of these notes she could not do back then but she has definitely perfected her craft ❤

[centurytuna]

Sweet sounding audio! Her voice, the band, the arrangement ❤

[Vendetta-fe]

Beautiful my first time hearing her like this. .. that's a badass Van Damme on fire❤❤❤

[BeautiDon]

Just discovered this performance of Ashanti from Instagram and can't get enough of it 🫶🥹❤️🔥🔥 she did amazing she has always had the vocals

[kouayep]

Beautiful, what an underrated artist.