When playing the game of chess, the queen is the most important piece on the board. Ashley J is making power moves, and her graceful artistry is unmatched. Her voice, her tone, and her demeanor are mesmerizing. She is the type of artist that refreshes hip-hop with the new sound but still keeps the substance alive in her music. With this dope 10-track LP project, Ashley J gets personal. Her comeback after 4 years has had her fan base anticipating some of the best pieces of art she’s ever created.
In the mid-summer of 2020, Ashley J released CHARGE IT TO THE GAME (Part 1). Sadly, a month and a half later, she lost her 14-year-old nephew to gun violence on 8/24/20. This life-changing event caused Ashley J to go into isolation mode. Over time, she was gaining her strength and sanity back. This allowed her to perform on major platforms, building a wide-ranging audience. Ashley J graced The Debut of “Hip-Hop Culture” with her emotional stage presence, performing a song dedicated to her nephew, “Foreva Crushed,” off her latest album. Many fans could relate to her pain and passion. This specific performance resonated deeply, evoking emotions and admiration.