After a brief delay, Verzuz: Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole is back on schedule for this upcoming Thursday, January 21st, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic! Why? While most of my high school days were spent listening  to the Murder, Inc. princess Ashanti, Keyshia Cole’s music catalogue carried me through college. The word hype is an understatement. Both of these r&b divas hold a place in my heart! In anticipation of their upcoming Verzuz battle, I created this little playlist to keep my adrenaline pumping through the week:

1. “Foolish,” Ashanti
2. “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby),” Ashanti
3. “Happy’,” Ashanti
4. “Good Good,” Ashanti
5. “Only U,” Ashanti
6. “Love,” Keyshia Cole
7. “Let It Go,” Keyshia Cole, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim
8. “I Should Have Cheated,” Keyshia Cole
9. “Trust,” Keyshia Cole, Monica
10. “Trust and Believe,” Keyshia Cole

Enjoy,

-Bryce Lennon