Singer Ashanti partnered with EQ Exchange, a woman-owned Web3 company founded by tech entrepreneur Janice Taylor. This groundbreaking partnership made Ashanti the first ever Black female artist to become a co-founder of a Web3 company.
EQ Exchange, the first female-owned tech company in Silicon Valley, utilizes blockchain technology to empower musicians and connect them with fans. As co-founder, Ashanti will release exclusive creative experiences and NFTs on the platform.
The partnership aligns perfectly with Ashanti’s recent efforts to take control of her intellectual property. With EQ Exchange focused on enabling true ownership for artists, Ashanti can further her mission to regain ownership over her seminal work.
Ashanti’s Trailblazing Career
Ashanti has been a trailblazer since bursting onto the music scene in 2002. Her smash hit self-titled debut album “Ashanti” made history as the highest-selling debut by a female artist ever. The album sold a staggering 504,593 units in its first week, setting records across the board.
Over her illustrious 20-year career, Ashanti has firmly established herself as a force in R&B music. She has released multiple chart-topping albums, received numerous accolades, and reigns supreme as one of Billboard’s Top Female Artists of the 2000-2010 decade.
As she celebrates the upcoming 20th anniversary of her iconic debut, Ashanti is once again making history as the first Black female artist to co-found a web3 company.
The Future of Music Ownership
After facing challenges in the past regarding music ownership rights, Ashanti joins EQ Exchange determined to change the game. She aims to promote ownership and intellectual property rights for artists moving forward.
The partnership couldn’t come at a more fitting time, as her seminal debut album approaches its 20th anniversary in 2022. Ashanti has been hard at work re-recording the album to finally gain complete ownership over those treasured songs that launched her legend.
Ashanti and EQ Exchange share a vision for a more equitable music industry. Built on the environmentally friendly Celo blockchain network, EQ Exchange wants to reward artists and their fans directly using NFTs and blockchain technology.
The future belongs to those who take control. With her new pioneering role in web3, Ashanti is ensuring that future is female.
