0 throat surgeries.”Ĭheck out Ashanti’s full Hot 97 interview below. Though Tamia didn’t actually offer her side of the story, she let fans know the Soul Tape rapper’s claims weren’t completely accurate, tweeting, “25 years. … We laid the vocals after her throat surgery.” “We got Ashanti to do the song because was getting -and then we did the video, she was back,” he said. ‘Cause there’s a bunch of different stories, but I feel like that’s what I was told.”Īshanti’s explanation comes after Fab addressed the two songs during his Verzuz against Jadakiss last year.Īt the time, he explained that Ashanti’s version was recorded while Tamia was getting throat surgery. So for them, business-wise, it’s like, ‘Why would we have the single out with her and then not be able to shoot the video?’ And then, I think that’s when they got Tamia to shoot the video, and then do the song. “I guess he felt like I was being oversaturated. “ Fab and them wanted me to shoot the video, and I think Irv … he didn’t want me to shoot the video,” she explained. The Brooklyn rapper shared his recollection of the recording process which the Canada songstress countered, but now, fans can hear Ashanti’s side of the story.įollowing her long-awaited Verzuz battle, the “Rain On Me” singer made an appearance on Hot 97’s “Ebro in the Morning” and shared her thoughts on why there are two renditions to Fab’s 2003 hit.Īccording to Ashanti, she recorded Tamia’s verse at the rapper’s request but believes the version with the “Almost” vocalist was used after she was unable to appear in the video. Type Street Dreams in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.Fabolous’ “Into You” features Tamia and Ashanti on separate versions of the song, but until this day, there hasn’t been an unanimous reason as to why. ^ "British album certifications – Fabolous – Street Dreams".^ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003".^ "The Official UK Albums Chart 2003" (PDF).^ "Fabolous Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Babygirl (Ill really like) Desert Storm (yeah) I cant really explain it Im so into you now I wanna be.^ "Fabolous Chart History ( Billboard 200)".^ " – Fabolous – | Artist | Official Charts".^ "Fabolous Returns With 'Real Talk' ".Recording Industry Association of America. ^ a b "American album certifications – Fabolous – Street Dreams".^ "50 Cent, Jones Maintain Control On Billboard 200".^ a b c "50 Cent Overtakes Norah Jones At No.^ "Fabolous - Street Dreams - Review"."Rolling Stone : Fabolous: Street Dreams : Music Reviews". ^ "Fabolous :: Street Dreams :: Desert Storm/Elektra"."Street Dreams - Fabolous | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". ^ a b c "Reviews for Street Dreams by Fabolous".As of August 2004, the album sold over 1.3 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan. On September 22, 2003, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies. In its third week, the album dropped to number eight on the chart, selling 64,000 more copies. In its second week, the album dropped to number seven on the chart, selling an additional 92,600 copies. This became Fabolous' second US top-ten debut. Street Dreams debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 with 185,000 copies sold in its first week. At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, this release received an average score of 51 based on 13 reviews. Street Dreams was met with "mixed or average" reviews from critics. Diddy and Jagged Edge reached number 20 on the chart. The remix of "Trade It All", which featured P. "Into You" with the help of Ashanti/ Tamia also reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. Produced by Just Blaze and guest vocals from Lil' Mo and Mike Shorey, "Can't Let You Go" reached number one on the Rhythmic Top 40, and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It had four charting singles, but only "Into You", which featured Tamia (and an alternate version, featuring Ashanti) and " Can't Let You Go" were major successes. It reached number three on the US Billboard 200, with 185,000 copies sold in its first week. It was received moderately from a critical standpoint and was a commercial success. The album was released on March 4, 2003, by Desert Storm Records and Elektra Records. Street Dreams is the second studio album by American rapper Fabolous.
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