Birth name: Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas Also known as: Shany Bonnie Born: October 13, 1980 Glen Cove, New York, U.S. Origin: Roslyn, New York, U.S. Genres: R&B, hip hop, hip hop soul, pop Occupations: Singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress Instruments: Vocals, piano Years active: 1994–present Labels: Jive, Epic, The Inc., Written, eOne Associated acts: Ja Rule, Akon, Nelly, R. Kelly