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The first Verzuz battle of 2021 continued the series' streak of providing considerable streaming gains for its participants, as Ashanti and Keyshia Cole's catalog streams swelled after their showdown on Jan. 21.
According to MRC Data, the two R&B superstars combined for 11.3 million U.S. on-demand streams on the day of the contest and the following day, which typically also sees high streaming totals as fans relive the highlights for the late-night contests that usually end around 11 PM. ET. The swell was up 178% from their shared 4.1 million on the two days before the event, Jan. 19 and 20.
Of the 11.3 million streams, Cole's songs accounted for 6 million of that sum, while Ashanti's material made up the remaining 5.3 million.
"Foolish" was Ashanti's highest-streamed song from the Jan. 21-22 period. The former No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit, which spent 11 weeks on top, registered 542,000 U.S. on-demand streams for Jan. 21-22, up 119% from 248,000 on Jan. 19-20.
Here's the rest of her top five previously released tracks:
Song Title, Artist (if other than Ashanti) - Streaming Total
"Foolish" – 542,000
"Baby" – 407,000
"Rock Wit U (Aww Baby)" – 349,000
"What's Luv?," Fat Joe featuring Ashanti – 347,000
"Rain on Me" – 308,000
In addition, the singer premiered a new single, "235 (2:35 I Want You)," during the proceedings. The release scored 536,000 U.S. streams in its first two days.
For Keyshia Cole, "Love" emerged as her strongest performer. The single, her first top 20 Hot 100 hit in 2006, generated 716,000 U.S. on-demand clicks, up 80% from 397,000 plays in the lead-up period.
Song Title, Artist (if other than Keyshia Cole) – Streaming Total
"Love" – 716,000
"Let It Go," featuring Missy Elliott & Lil Kim – 525,000
"I Should Have Cheated" – 431,000
"Heaven Sent" – 376,000
"I Remember" – 366,000
Attendance for the popular Instagram series, which pits two performers or producers in a 20-round battle of their songs, cracked the seven-digit mark again. Instagram audience reached 6 million in total, the highest mark of the series yet, according to the platform's posts on social media, with a high of 1.2 million concurrent viewers. 1.6 million attendees tuned in via Apple Music.
The viewership reveals fans' dedication to seeing the showdown through after two previous postponements. Ashanti and Cole were first set to compete on Dec. 12, but the contest was canceled that evening when Ashanti revealed she had tested positive for COVID-19. The rescheduled session, for Jan. 9, was again pushed back due to COVID-19 concerns around having both artists in the same location. The Jan. 21 event had each singer and her team host from separate spaces.
QuoteOf the 11.3 million streams, Cole's songs accounted for 6 million of that sum, while Ashanti's material made up the remaining 5.3 million.
kiiiiii
Keyshia won the WAR :feelinmyself: :feelinmyself:
Keyshia has the better catalogue, so of course
Quote from: Scott. on January 29, 2021, 07:54:06 PM
Keyshia has the better catalogue, so of course
:jackiessales:
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In addition, the singer premiered a new single, "235 (2:35 I Want You)," during the proceedings. The release scored 536,000 U.S. streams in its first two days.
Keysh where were you? :omgwatshappening:
Quote from: Lazarus on January 29, 2021, 08:03:52 PM
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In addition, the singer premiered a new single, "235 (2:35 I Want You)," during the proceedings. The release scored 536,000 U.S. streams in its first two days.
Keysh where were you? :omgwatshappening:
someone cleanin off her heels after curb STOMPIN shan on Spotify. :woohoo:
Well Ashanti did play every one else's songs :dead:
Bran and Monica had less viewers but SMASHED Keysh and Ashitty's streaming numbers
and Shan still won bbbb...with no stunts Dhhdhdhdhdhd
the better business woman, the bigger overall star....
Keyshia>
Anybody check on Keyshia?
fjjfrjrjr where is this wassup Ashanti energy at now?
sis is quiet as a church mouse.
How u wanted this battle and lost I would be so embarrassed shdhdhdhdhdhdhehhr
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Yea I like Keyshia better. Imma go stream her first 2 albums
Quote from: whatever on January 29, 2021, 09:01:27 PM
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Keyshia stomped her out
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 29, 2021, 09:02:12 PM
Yea I like Keyshia better. Imma go stream her first 2 albums
so it's settled
GODsha won :ohwow:
All I can think :
Bran and Mon's POWER
Quote from: Ulysses on January 29, 2021, 08:09:34 PM
Well Ashanti did play every one else's songs :dead:
Bran and Monica had less viewers but SMASHED Keysh and Ashitty's streaming numbers
:receipts: :receipts: :receipts:
Quote from: Brandy's Unconditional Ocean on January 30, 2021, 12:30:12 AM
Quote from: Ulysses on January 29, 2021, 08:09:34 PM
Well Ashanti did play every one else's songs :dead:
Bran and Monica had less viewers but SMASHED Keysh and Ashitty's streaming numbers
:receipts: :receipts: :receipts:
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
Like............
https://youtu.be/3v3T_KxvFyM
I think the biggest difference is keyshias songs are just CRAFTED better. These songs are still great to this day. As ghetto as she is, she had some great tunes. Ashanti's music gives me amateur and elementary
Keyshia catalogue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Majority of Ashantis music sounds dated. It was cute in middle school, but as an adult.... meh.
worst Verzuz ever btw :supluv:
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
Quote from: bby ddy on January 30, 2021, 10:22:57 AM
Keyshia catalogue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Majority of Ashantis music sounds dated. It was cute in middle school, but as an adult.... meh.
worst Verzuz ever btw :supluv:
PERIOD! I'm not 13. BYE Shitty
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:20:21 AM
Like............
https://youtu.be/3v3T_KxvFyM
I think the biggest difference is keyshias songs are just CRAFTED better. These songs are still great to this day. As ghetto as she is, she had some great tunes. Ashanti's music gives me amateur and elementary
this is probably my fav Keyshia song as well "Long Way Down"
I low-key love this coleslaw song
https://youtu.be/zZcjylFE73M
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
You just be typing :dead:
you've changed :stressed:
she is so fucking real.
ashanti did her thing obviously but she doesn't DIG deep down like Keyshia.
shan will bake some mess for u .
keysh gon throw that mess in the deep fryer AND reuse the leftover grease for the next batch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-QqX3A8VA
and she can sing circles around shan as well
so that helps :omf:
Quote from: ᎪᎯᏳᎯ ᎥᎴᏂᏙᎲ (respect life) 🦅🧎🏾 on January 30, 2021, 10:42:51 AM
you've changed :stressed:
she is so fucking real.
ashanti did her thing obviously but she doesn't DIG deep down like Keyshia.
shan will bake some mess for u .
keysh gon throw that mess in the deep fryer AND reuse the leftover grease for the next batch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-QqX3A8VA
I'm fckn HOLLERING
Quote from: JCJ on January 30, 2021, 10:40:19 AM
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
You just be typing :dead:
Lick my ass.
Keyshia is more emotive. Ashanti thinks because she's yelling a lung out that's she's SINGING but it be flat and dead asf
i will always love.....ShOEEEEEE
Ashanti definitely emotes and connects to the girls with.. well, class and elegance.
:sobusyjetsetter:
s[l]cpkmjo[n
ihpucs'us'cbbucs
love on that shoe then
this materialistic goddess
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq5eGWKK3uU
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
!!!
I always hated this song and thought it was overrated and generic :dead:
Never got the hype
guys are we really shading vocals in FAVOR of this girl?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmPcwqq_m14
This?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF9Isd9nP2w
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:48:21 AM
Quote from: JCJ on January 30, 2021, 10:40:19 AM
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
You just be typing :dead:
Lick my ass.
How about I kick it instead
Quote from: Jayda X on January 30, 2021, 10:58:14 AM
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
!!!
I always hated this song and thought it was overrated and generic :dead:
Never got the hype
mcmfmmfffjfjfj
Precious moments! Sent from heaven!Girl, go sing about your drive-bys and crackhead mother like you're used to.
Quote from: RAY7 on January 30, 2021, 11:00:23 AM
guys are we really shading vocals in FAVOR of this girl?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmPcwqq_m14
[s,cp;'mo;scniobusivysyvscu'scboscuoscobubcsscscb
thru the perilous FIIII AAA HIYYY HII TTTTshe literally sounded like Debra Wilson imitating whitney there snfsnnsfsfnsfsfnsf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQL6eV77tjI
I do feel that Keysh goes more for a soul/R&B style vs Shan with more commercial Hip Hop infused R&B though
About to lash Janet LOL
Quote from: RAY7 on January 30, 2021, 11:02:57 AM
I do feel that Keysh goes more for a soul/R&B style vs Shan with more commercial Hip Hop infused R&B though
!!!
ashantis music is very CUTE.
u can sing along...do a lil bop bop mess
i like her songs. but keyshia stomps dat ass right awn owt for me. :raycharles2urmess:
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 11:01:50 AM
Quote from: Jayda X on January 30, 2021, 10:58:14 AM
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
!!!
I always hated this song and thought it was overrated and generic :dead:
Never got the hype
mcmfmmfffjfjfj
Precious moments! Sent from heaven!
Girl, go sing about your drive-bys and crackhead mother like you're used to.
mdmdmddjdndndndndndjdjdndj
Chinese looking self
Playa Cards>>>>>
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
Def her best
Their Verzuz playlist SLAYS
all these hits from these Queens :stressed:
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
How is it cheap?
Quote from: ᎪᎯᏳᎯ (respect) 🦅 on January 30, 2021, 10:42:51 AM
you've changed :stressed:
she is so fucking real.
ashanti did her thing obviously but she doesn't DIG deep down like Keyshia.
shan will bake some mess for u .
keysh gon throw that mess in the deep fryer AND reuse the leftover grease for the next batch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-QqX3A8VA
til this day l mad that this wasn't a single
Quote from: Scott. on January 30, 2021, 01:16:17 PM
Quote from: ᎪᎯᏳᎯ (respect) 🦅 on January 30, 2021, 10:42:51 AM
you've changed :stressed:
she is so fucking real.
ashanti did her thing obviously but she doesn't DIG deep down like Keyshia.
shan will bake some mess for u .
keysh gon throw that mess in the deep fryer AND reuse the leftover grease for the next batch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi-QqX3A8VA
til this day l mad that this wasn't a single
its her best song for me
I was sure she wasn't gonna play it during verzuz but I lost it when she did. Fmf Nd fnfnfnfnnf
Quote from: Scott. on January 30, 2021, 01:15:04 PM
Quote from: TinaSnow on January 30, 2021, 10:24:16 AM
Quote from: Vonc2002 on January 30, 2021, 10:14:19 AM
I listened to songs from both of them (definitely more keyshia) and sorry but Ashanti doesn't have a song better than this
https://youtu.be/POkQXeTv7-4
This song is cute but it's cheap.
How is it cheap?
Hey babes. It sounds like a demo :wub:
I wish Shan would've done this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjjlP3KWw-w
This album had bops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GhskZRg5bY
this cackle in the beginning
njbhvgtfcdxssdddddddd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY5Mf3K9fFI
Emote bitch!
:loose2when:
Struggle indeed
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKXA-rdD137/
come thru Shan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsYBa8LdBFM
Quote from: ᎪᎯᏳᎯ (respect) 🦅 on January 30, 2021, 02:11:00 PM
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Struggle indeed
True. Why/how would they let her start a career looking like that let alone walk out of the house? Was she chewing on crack rocks? :unsure:
Ggfffffffffffvvggggfffffffffffff
this ghetto goddess
this>>>>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjv_5hOqmG4
Quote from: RAY7 on January 30, 2021, 02:22:53 PM
this>>>>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjv_5hOqmG4
:flamebroiled:
These simple ass song titles
"aww baby" "ooh ahh!" "Mmhmm"
Jrjfjfjgmgmmtgmg
"hi"
Quote from: Fuck Mons. on January 30, 2021, 04:34:40 PM
These simple ass song titles
"aww baby" "ooh ahh!" "Mmhmm"
SSDDDDDDDFGGFFGG
She terrible
whore.
im sick of beatin round the bush in dis bitch
Vm
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