Shany Shia (Skit)
Ashanti · Chapter II
Hey Shia, Shia
[Shia:]
What
[Shany:]
Come on you gotta come practice this song
[Shia:]
Why
[Shany:]
Because mommas comin home soon and you know she's gonna wanna hear us sing,
come on Shia I know it's hard or whatever but as
Long as you keep practicing you’ll be fine. Umm you know what, lets just try one with that old record That we use to do back in the day.
[Shany Shia Together:]
I gotta get out and learn what lifes about
Be sure that you’re the one for me
And if so I know but now I don’t
So let me go and see
[Shany:]
And you remember that other part that use to go like … Ummm how did it go
Let me go! Let me go……………………
[Shia:]
I remember that part
Let me go! Let me go……………………
For me
Is that right Shany
[Shany:]
Yeah, yeah that’s good. And the last part IS
Wooooooooooooooooooooo
Shnay Shia together laughing
Shany Shia (Skit)
Shany Shia (Skit) serves as a narrative interlude on Ashanti's 2003 sophomore album, Chapter II. Following the massive success of her debut, this recording helps establish the album's cohesive storytelling structure. The track functions as a spoken-word segment, bridging musical themes and providing context for the surrounding songs. As part of a project that solidified her status in the R&B genre, the skit contributes to the album's flow without relying on traditional verse-chorus arrangements. Chapter II showcased Ashanti's ability to blend personal anecdotes with polished production, creating a listening experience that felt intimate yet expansive. This specific piece highlights her willingness to experiment with format, using voice and atmosphere to deepen the listener's engagement with the record's emotional arc.